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China (disambiguation)

There's more than one place called China:

 * Imperial China, an ancient civilization, which was dissolved as a political entity in 1911
 * China (People's Republic of China, or PRC) — the world's most populous nation
 * Taiwan (Republic of China) — an island nation off the south-east coast of mainland China

Canada

 * Lachine - a district of Montréal

Japan

 * China - a town in Ōshima District, Kagoshima (prefecture)

Mexico

 * China - in the state of Nuevo León

United States of America

 * China (Maine) - a town in Kennebec County, Maine
 * China (Texas) - a city in Jefferson County, Gulf Coast (Texas)
 * China Grove - a town in Bexar County, South Texas Plains
 * China Township - in St. Clair County (Michigan), Southeast Michigan

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China (Maine)

China is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, which is a suburb of Waterville. It contains four villages: China, South China, Weeks Mills, and Branch Mills.

Get in
Airports near China, Maine include Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport 6 miles northwest of China, Augusta State Airport 13 miles southwest of China, and Knox County Regional Airport 36 miles southeast of China.

See
China, ME is home to China Lake, a 54 square mile body of water that boasts excellent fishing. China Lake features the legendary Indian Heart Rock, a heart that was carved into a boulder on the lake in religious devotion so it would last through the ages. In addition to China Lake, China features tranquil scenery with rolling hills and beautiful farm land.

Do
China Lake has excellent fishing and hosts several bass tournaments. Other activities that can be enjoyed on the lake are swimming, boating and water skiing. The village of South China has a boat landing where visitors can launch their own boats, rent paddle boats, and swim.

Many children's summer camps are located around China Lake and region. Also, visitors can enjoy walking, biking, and hiking in the surrounding picturesque area.

Buy
Shopping in the China area is limited to small privately owned shops and antique sales.

Eat
For Casual Dining:

-Subway

-China Dine-ah

-LakeBreeze Restaurant

For Dessert:

-Back's Dairy Bar

Grocery Stores:

-The Market & Deli

-Tobey's General Store

-Hannaford Supermarket

Sleep
Bed And Breafast:

- Lakeside Country Store

Hotels near China:

- Fireside Inn & Suites Waterville

- Holiday Inn Waterville

- Hampton Inn Waterville

Lakeside cabins can be rented through private owners.

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China (Texas)

China is a city in Jefferson County, in the Gulf Coast region of Texas.

Get in
US-90 runs through China, and is easily accessible from Houston or Beaumont.

Get around
A car is needed to get around the town, but walking should suffice as China is a fairly compact town.

Go next
US-90 will take you to the cities of Houston and Beaumont to the West and East respectively.

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Chinandega

Chinandega is a commercial, industrial and agricultural center that is located 15 kilometers from the ocean in the Northern Pacific Coast region of Nicaragua.

Understand
Chinandega is one of the largest cities in Nicaragua, with a population of 86,000 in the city and 133,000 in the municipio (2012). It is a commercial and manufacturing center located in the rich agricultural area between the volcanoes in the Cordillera de Los Maribios and the Pacific Ocean. The chief crops in the region are sugar cane, cotton and bananas. It is considered to be the hottest city in Nicaragua.

History
Chinandega was one of several towns that existed in Nicaragua before the arrival of the Spaniard. The Spanish priest Francisco de Bobadilla visited Chinandega in 1528. In 1548, at the time of the first census in Nicaragua, Chinandega had 660 inhabitants. When Antonio Vázquez de Espinosa visited Chinandega in 1613, he described it as a Native American town that was a little piece of paradise, with an abundance of maiz and many different fruits.

In 1835, Chinandega was elevated from a pueblo to a villa, and in 1839, it became a city (ciudad). In 1885, Chinandega suffered a devastating earthquake that destroyed the churches and many buildings. Rebuilt, many of them were destroyed again during the civil war in 1927, when the city was set on fire after being bombed by the United States marines.

In November 1998, the city was severely hit by hurricane Mitch. Around 50 people died, and thousands of people lost their homes. The hurricane also damaged a lot of the city infrastructure.

By Bus

 * From Managua: Take a minibus or a bus from the Huembes Market. The costs US$3 and takes 2.5 hours.
 * From León: Busses leave from the León main bus terminal every 15 minutes. This costs C$23 cordobas (US$1). The direct bus takes about one hour. Avoid buses that stop in Chichigalpa, as they take considerable longer.
 * From Honduras: There are regular buses to Chinandega from Guasaule on the border to Honduras.

Get around
The best way to get around in the center of the city is to walk. Local buses run between the Parque Central, Bisne (the large peripheral market), the old market, and other points. Taxis are abundant (8 cordobas), as are the more charming and agile bicycle taxis (5 cordobas). If driving, take into account the fact that most streets in the center of the city are crowded and one-way.

See
The four main sights in the city are the Central Park, the Santa Ana and El Calvario churches, and the excellent archeological museum.

People Watching
Going to the central park is a good past time. There are many carts selling hamburgers and milkshakes. You can also take the famous "bus pelon" for a ride around the town - for just C$3. It is a way to enjoy the cool night air.

Volcano Climbing
Chinandega lies below the Cordillera de Los Maribios, a mountain range with multiple volcanoes, including San Cristobál, the tallest one in Nicaragua. It is possible to hike most of them. While it is possible to climb the volcanoes on your own, it is recommended to go with a guide or an organized tour.

Baseball
Watch the Tigres de Chinandega, the local baseball team, playing in the national professional league.

Buy
The central market is located four blocks east of the Central Park.

Eat
The best casual food is found at the various vendors in and around the Central Park. There is also great food at the many fritangas located on the side of the streets. For pizza, try Pizza Don D'Erick, one block south and one block west of Central Park.

Go next

 * Corinto on the Pacific Ocean. This is the principal harbor in Nicaragua. The town has a relaxed atmosphere with old wooden houses, beautiful beaches and some nice seafood restaurants overlooking the ocean. Buses leaves frequently from the main bus terminal.
 * El Viejo Just a few kilometers northwest of Chinandega, with the important and beautiful Basilica and National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception of Maria. Buses leave from the El Mercadito bus terminal. In El Viejo, try the famous rosquillas (cheese crackers).
 * The northern pacific beaches of Aposentillo, Juiqilillo, Padre Ramos and Mechapa, for swimming, surfing and kayaking in the Padre Ramón nature reserve.
 * León The neighboring colonial city that is a little less hot, with an enormous cathedral and an excellent art museum. About an hour away, buses leave every 15 minutes from the main bus terminal.
 * Honduras There is regular bus service to the El Guasaule at the border with Honduras.
 * El Salvador To avoid Honduras, take a bus to Potosí on the Gulf of Fonseca. From there you can take a boat to La Unión in El Salvador.

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Chinatown

There are Chinatowns in cities around the world. See Wikipedia for an extensive list; here we list only the ones Wikivoyage has an article for.

See Legacy of the Overseas Chinese for a more general treatment, including links to many of the places the Chinese immigrants came from.

In Chinese most of these are called Tangren jie (Tang people street).

South Africa

 * Commissioner Street in Johannesburg, the original Chinatown
 * Cyrildene in Johannesburg, the "New Chinatown"

India

 * , Kolkata — home to numerous tanneries run by ethnic Chinese. It is the most popular destination for Chinese food. Chinese food sold in Tangra restaurants are now known all over the world as "Hakka-style" Chinese food.
 * (Old China Market), Kolkata — the original Chinatown of Kolkata. The locality was once home to 20,000 ethnic Chinese Indian nationals, but most of the ethnic Chinese have since moved to Tangra. The area is still noted for the Chinese restaurants where many people flock to taste traditional Chinese and Indian Chinese cuisine.

Indonesia

 * Glodok in Jakarta
 * Asia Mega Mas in Medan

Japan

 * Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture
 * Nagasaki in Nagasaki Prefecture
 * Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture

Malaysia

 * Chinatown in George Town
 * Chinatown in Johor Bahru
 * Kuala Lumpur/Central in Kuala Lumpur

Myanmar

 * Chinatown in Mandalay
 * Chinatown in Yangon

Philippines

 * Binondo in Manila

Singapore

 * — the traditional Chinese quarters of Singapore. While the entire city is largely Chinese these days, the area does retain some of its own charm.

South Korea

 * Chinatown in Incheon

Thailand

 * Yaowarat in Bangkok

Vietnam

 * Cholon in Ho Chi Minh City

France

 * , Paris — the southern part of the arrondissement is the Chinatown of Paris, perhaps the biggest in Europe.

United Kingdom

 * Chinatown in Liverpool, England, the oldest Chinatown in Europe
 * in London, England
 * Manchester/Piccadilly-East Centre in Manchester, England
 * in Birmingham, England

Canada

 * Chinatown in Montreal
 * Chinatown in Toronto, Ontario
 * Chinatown in Vancouver, Canada's largest
 * Chinatown in Ottawa

Cuba

 * Barrio Chino in Havana

Mexico

 * Barrio Chino in Centro, Mexico City
 * La Chinesca in Mexicali
 * La Mesa in Tijuana

United States of America

 * in Boston, Massachusetts
 * in Chicago, Illinois
 * Chinatown in Honolulu, Hawaii
 * Houston/New Chinatown in Houston, Texas
 * in Los Angeles, California
 * in New York City, New York
 * Philadelphia/Center City East in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
 * in San Francisco, California.
 * Seattle/Pioneer Square-International District in Seattle, Washington
 * in Washington, D.C.

Australia

 * Chinatown in Melbourne
 * Chinatown in Sydney
 * Northbridge in Perth
 * Chinatown in Brisbane
 * Chinatown in Adelaide

Argentina

 * Barrio Chino in Belgrano, Buenos Aires

Brazil

 * Liberdade in São Paulo

Ecuador

 * Quevedo

Peru

 * Barrio Chino in Lima

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Chinchón

Chinchón is a medieval town of 5,200 people (2018) close to Madrid in Spain.

It is not a major tourist area so it is worth a visit if you want to see Spain in the raw. The town also features a fort and is surrounded by olive groves.

By plane
The main passenger terminal is Madrid–Barajas Airport, to the west of the capital city, which links via a toll-road to the three concentric peripheral routes M-50 (outer) M-40 and M-30 (inner) autovías. There are also direct rail and metro services from Terminal 4.

By bus
It is the only way! There is no rail service but regional (green) bus line 337 leaves about every half hour on work-days from Conde de Casal bus station (outside in Plaza Conde de Casal around the corner from metro station Conde de Casal on metro line 6) in central Madrid. Ask for a bus schedule at the tourist office (Centro de Turismo) in the Plaza Mayor in Madrid.

By car
By private vehicle, use either M-50, M-40, or M-30 peripheral major roads around Madrid which connect to A-4 (Autovia Sur/direction Cordoba) use exit at Km 37 (under arched footbridge) to M-305 (regular road direction Aranjuez - take care of tight bend left and 2 lanes converging). At roundabout simply follow signs along the M-404 road.

Get around
The medieval town has narrow streets and is built on the side of a hill, so the only practical option is to walk! Dedicated and very fit cyclists do travel here from Aranjuez, and that may be an alternative for some, otherwise a private motor vehicle is needed.

See

 * Convent of San Agustín - 16th century, now a Parador luxury hotel
 * Convent of San Agustín - 16th century, now a Parador luxury hotel
 * Convent of San Agustín - 16th century, now a Parador luxury hotel
 * Convent of San Agustín - 16th century, now a Parador luxury hotel
 * Convent of San Agustín - 16th century, now a Parador luxury hotel

Do
Get fit walking through narrow streets and along winding lanes - all packed with history and interest

Buy
There are many fine artisans selling locally produced traditional iron, wood and cloth artefacts, mostly of traditional, rural design. Onions, garlic, melons and wonderful bread is on offer in and around the main Plaza Major

Eat
There are many open-air cafes in Plaza Major, but also some notable eating places, mostly a short distance along roads radiating from Plazar Major
 * La Balconada - Plaza Mayor
 * Bat's Cave - Meson Quinones Cuevas del Murcielago - Calle Quinones, Nr. 20
 * Parador de Chinchon - Generalisimo Nr. 1
 * Meson Cuevas del Vino - Calle Benito Hortelano Nr. 13

Drink
Chinchon produces wine! It is one of the denominated wine production areas of Madrid! Although it is twinned with Chinon in the Loire valley, France, Chinchon does not yet reach that high standard, but local wine, enjoyed in the locality is good quality and eminently drinkable - but the cheap stuff is best avoided!

There is also the anis liqueur called Chinchón.

Go next

 * Aranjuez
 * Toledo

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Chinchero

Chinchero is a city in the Southern Sierras of Peru.

Understand
Chinchero is one of the few towns in the region that is higher than Cusco and so make sure you are acclimated before walking around.

You must have a boleto turistico to enter the Chinchero ruins and church. This ticket covers 14 sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, and costs S/70 for one day, or S/130 for ten days (Mar 2018).

Get in
Many buses pass through Chinchero on their way to either Urubamba or Cusco. The ride should cost about S/3 either way.

See
The ruins at Chinchero are a series of nested terraces rising up to a plateau upon which sits a church built in the early 1600s.

The elaborately frescoed 19th-century church is also worth a peek.

Do
There are several hikes that can be done from Chinchero. If you walk through the ruins, down into the valley, and follow the path along a riverbed, you will eventually emerge, after a few hours, at a small town where there are frequent combis to Urubamba. The path goes along the side of a verdant steep-sided valley offering beautiful views.

Buy
The market is only on Sundays, but there are usually women in the plaza arranging their crafts for the bus tourists who come through later, and the shops sell fine weaving at low prices.

Go next

 * Maras, a few kilometres outside of Urubamba, to see the Incan salt fields (Salineras), and the concentric agricultural terraces at Moray.

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Chinchilla

Chinchilla is a town in the Western Downs region of Queensland, with a population of 6,600 (2016).

It is 300 km north-west of Brisbane on the Warrego Highway. Don’t be fooled by how Chinchilla looks from the highway – the town actually lies across the railway bridge. There is plenty to see and do, and some really interesting local history.

Chinchilla is probably most famous for its biannual |Melon Festival, and its 'Chinchilla Red' petrified wood.

Understand
Heeney Street is the main street of Chinchilla, and runs perpendicular to the highway. Most of the shops (and pubs) can be found along this street, although the main grocery store, and a complex with a few other shops and cafes, is on nearby Middle Street.

The Chinchilla Visitor Information Centre, on the Warrego Highway, is a good place to make your first stop. The friendly staff can provide you with maps, pretty much any brochure you could wish for, and local knowledge. You can also relax on their lovely verandah with a Devonshire tea with freshly-made scones.

History
Chinchilla was first recorded by Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Leichhardt in 1844 during one of his expeditions out west, and there is some debate over where the name ‘Chinchilla’ came from. There is a town named Chinchilla in Spain, or a small rodent called a Chinchilla (the fur of which was a valuable commodity - and early settlers in the Chinchilla area trapped possums for their fur). However, most agree that it came from the local Aboriginal word for the Cypress Pine, Jinchilla. Local legend says that when the application for land was made in 1846 by the first white settler, Matthew Goggs, the Sydney Registrations Office changed the name from Jinchilla to Chinchilla.

However, Chinchilla was surveyed and established in 1877. Its main industries were agriculture, timber and dairy. Today the main industry is agriculture, and Chinchilla is famous for its melons (which are delicious) – the town supplies approximately 25% of Australia’s melons.

In the 1890s, the prickly pear pandemic arrived in Chinchilla and everything they tried to remove the pear failed. In 1925 the government introduced Cactoblastis cactorum, a moth from South America. It lays its eggs on the plant and when the larva hatches it eats its way through the plant, eventually killing it – it was so effective that it brought the pandemic under control after just one year. The Boonarga Cactoblastis Hall was built, and is the only building in the southern hemisphere to honour an insect.

By car
Chinchilla is an easy 300 km (a four-hour drive) from Brisbane, straight along the Warrego Highway, and two hours from Toowoomba.

By bus
The bus stop is on the Warrego Highway, a short walk across the railway bridge to Heeney St (the main street of Chinchilla).

Greyhound Australia has 2-3 daily bus services between Brisbane and Mount Isa via Longreach and Charleville, and 3 buses a week between Toowoomba and Rockhampton, along the Dawson Highway.

By train
A train comes through Chinchilla twice a week, on its way between Brisbane and Charleville. The train stop is on Chinchilla St, a quick walk across the railway bridge from the main street of Chinchilla.

By plane
Chinchilla has an air strip, and a modern airport terminal, but it is only used by charter planes, crop sprayers, business or private users, and other services such as the Royal Flying Doctor.

Get around
There is no public transport in Chinchilla. There are one or two taxis operating within the town. Most of the attractions in Chinchilla are easily accessible by foot. However, if you want to see the Barakula Forestry, fossick for petrified wood, or visit any of the smaller towns nearby, it is recommended that you bring your own car, or hire one (Budget, Avis and Thrifty all operate in the town).

The Chinchilla Visitor Information Centre can provide you with various maps of the region, town, and surrounding areas.

Buy
The local speciality is, of course, melons. When they are in season, there are various carts which sell watermelons by the side of any number of roads around Chinchilla. Souvenirs and local arts and handicrafts can be bought at the Visitor Information Centre – from local honey, jams and chutneys to paintings and dolls.

The Visitor Information Centre also hosts markets on the 3rd Sunday of every month.

Eat
There are plenty of bakeries and cafes in Chinchilla, most located on Heeney St, although some are in the complex on Middle St. There are also various eateries in some of the fuel stations on the Warrego Highway.

Tourist and caravan parks

 * Free caravan and motor home accommodation is available for two nights at Chinchilla Weir. There are powered and non-powered sites, covered areas, toilets and barbeque facilities available (but no showers).

Connect

 * Free internet may also be available at the Library on Heeney St.
 * The Post Office is on Heeney St, cnr Bell St.
 * The Post Office is on Heeney St, cnr Bell St.

Cope
There is a coin laundry on the corner of Villiers St and Wambo St, opposite the Cypress Pines Caravan Park.

Fuel stations

 * BP, Warrego Hwy (entering Chinchilla from Dalby)
 * Caltex, Warrego Hwy (exiting Chinchilla towards Miles)
 * Chinchilla Roadhouse, Warrego Hwy (opposite the railway bridge)
 * Freedom Fuels, Chinchilla-Tara Rd

Caravan and motor home facilities
Park St has a sewage dumping facility.

Potable water is available at the Visitor Information Centre.

Parking for large vehicles is available at the Visitor Information Centre, or for somewhere more central, on the corner of Middle St & Heeney St. You can't park there overnight, though.

Gas is available from the BP fuel station on the Warrego Hwy.

Go next

 * The Bunya Mountains National Park is a beautiful day trip or next stop, although the winding road up the mountain really isn’t suitable for caravans. Camping and bushwalking are spectacular here.
 * Jimbour is both a small town and an estate, about an hour away. The house is heritage-listed, and was built in 1876. Although it is still a private residence, you are welcome to wander through their beautiful gardens or take their "Living History Walk".

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Chinchiná

Chinchiná, a town in the Zona Cafetera, is known as the heart of Colombian coffee. It is settled in a valley surrounded by coffee plantations.

The town is home to the Buendia coffee factory and Cenicafe, a coffee research centre.

Get in
There are frequent buses going to and from Manizales (COP$4600, 30 min).

From Pereira terminal the ride take 1 hour with Arauca or Flota Oriental (COP$11,000 Mar 2024).

See

 * Colina del Sol is a coffee finca settled on top of a hill overlooking Chinchiná on one side and the mountains on another. It's either a half hour climb uphill or an expensive taxiride. The friendly owner will show you around on his finca for a small fee. Contact him first before setting off (Carlos/Mathilde, Carrera 8 No.8-63, +57 300-362-9578 / 850 4885, email colinadelsol@hotmail.com). There is not always somebody there.
 * Some of the smaller coffee factories will give you a short tour if you show interest.

Sleep

 * It's recommended to stay at least one night Colina del Sol (see section See). It's a nice place to get away from it all. Price per night including food is not more than COP$15,000 per person.

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Chincoteague

 Chincoteague is an island and small town off the Eastern Shore of Virginia, near the state border with Maryland.

Understand
The local Chamber of Commerce can answer tourism-related questions.

From The South
To get to Chincoteague Island, take Interstate 64 east from Richmond until you reach Norfolk. From there, take US 13 North. You will need to pay a $12 bridge toll to cross the Chesapeake Bay-Bridge Tunnel. Once on the other side, continue up the Eastern Shore for about an hour and a half. In Oak Hall, there is a Food Lion and Sonic. Turn right onto Rt. 175. Continue following 175 past the NASA base and across the bridges. There is a stoplight after the last bridge.

From the North
Head to Salisbury on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Take US 13 South. Follow directions as above, except take a left onto Rt. 175.

Get around
There are many ways to get around Chincoteague. During the summer months, the roads can get crowded. Bicycles are a great solution (and they get you into the beach for free!) Consider renting from the Bike Depot on Maddox Blvd or one of the other rental shops. They have reasonable rates ($3/hour, $14/day).

Pony Express is the island trolley service that runs during the summer. Rides are only a quarter, and many hotels give out tokens for free rides. With the exception of special events, buses run only between 5PM and 10PM in the evening. The trolley does not enter Assateague Island. The Pony Express is a great way to get to the carnival, since parking there is limited.

See
The island, in its entirety. Take a cruise around the island with a local captain.

 * Annual Pony Swim, Memorial Park. Last Wednesday in July. It's best to buy seats on a boat--for more info talk to the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce.

Wild Pony Auction, day after the swim.

2nd Saturday celebration. Downtown Chincoteague, 2nd Saturday of every month. Local artists and shop owners celebrate the arts and take it to the sidewalks.

Do
Go to the beach. There is no commercialization over there--not even a Coke machine--so be sure to bring plenty of water and snacks. It is a wonderful beach, though you'll have to pay to get on Assateague Island, where the beach and wildlife refuge are located. Be sure to stop at the Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center on Assateague--they have activities and exhibits for nature lovers of all ages. You should also include a trip to the Tom's Cove Visitors Center, located near the beach this location boasts a touch tank and other exhibits.

If you're willing to have a little walk you should check out the Wild Beach. Located north of the main beach this secluded strip of sand is perfect for those just wanting to get away from it all. The Wild Beach is also accessible by the 1/2-mile Swan Cove Trail, which spurs off of the Wildlife Loop.

Go to the Fireman's Carnival. It's a small-town festival complete with rides, games, bingo, and delicious oyster and clam fritters. All the rides and stands are run by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. Many members of the fire company are World-Famous Salt Water Cowboys.

 * Refuge Golf on Maddox Blvd. provides lots of family entertainment. You can play a round of Putt-Putt, race for the finish in go-karts, climb the rock wall, get soaked with bumper boats, and even do a little old-school air hockey or pool inside the arcade.
 * Surfside Golf also on Maddox Boulevard offers 36 holes of on two courses. It also sells ice cream.

Riding bikes on the Wildlife Refuge is an unforgettable experience. The 3-mile wildlife loop is an easy, flat ride, and the short hike to the Assateague Lighthouse is a lot of fun. Also check out the 1.5-mile Woodland Trail which is off the main road to the beach and is a prime spot for viewing ponies. The loop also includes two spur trails. The 0.5-mile Swan Cove Trail which goes to the beach, and the 1-mile Black Duck Trail which connects the loop to the road. Another option is the trail that leaves the refuge parking lot and follows the main road before connecting to the Black Duck Trail. Walkers have several options, the 0.5-mile-long Marsh Trail, and the 1/4-mile-long Snow Goose Trail, both of which connect to the loop. Finally for the brave ones, there is the 7.5-mile-long service road. Originating at the wildlife loop and heading north, this trail is only open to walkers, with an exception during Waterfowl Week in November when it is also open to bikes and cars. For families with kids or those unsure of riding with traffic, rent from the Bike Depot. They're close to all the paths and the beach too!

If you have time to spare, though when you are on Chincoteague Island, there is seemingly no concept such as "time," enjoy crabbing off the paths located conveniently on Maddox Boulevard, right before the entrance to Assateague Island. The view is lovely and if you do a 180-degree turn, across the 2-way road, you will most likely see some wild Assateague horses grazing and/or running freely about.

Whatever you do, if it's outside, bring bug spray. The mosquitoes are blood-thirsty!

Buy
Sun Screen. Aloe. Bug Spray. A good beach book.

A t-shirt from the Purple Pony. It's locally owned and has a great selection of quality t-shirts, printed at the store. Don't let these tags fool you though, just because they are cheaper does not mean they are cheaply made.

An authentic Chincoteague Pony. There are several options for this. Most people looking to buy a pony come for pony penning week (Last Wednesday in July.) and buy one at the Wild Pony Auction. For those that can't make it that week, or are interested in a more relaxed buying experience, the Chincoteague Pony Farm is a great alternative. Don Leonard has been raising ponies for decades, and now with the help of his sons and grandchildren, he is making a name for the small farm he's owned since the 60s.

Eat

 * Bill's Seafood is one of the best. It's casual enough to eat in shorts and a t-shirt, but fancy enough to go out for a family celebration.  Their broiled crabcakes are the best!  Open 365 days a year, 5AM-10PM.
 * Maria's Restaurant is a great restaurant with a family-vibe and a fabulously friendly staff. The perfect place to go for family-friendly environment that provides a great well-cooked home-styled meal. Reservations are not necessary though due its popularity, it does tend to get a bit more crowded in the evenings and especially on the weekends during the in-season time period. Never fear though, if there is a wait, just add your name to the list and walk next door to "Refuge Golf" (mentioned earlier on site).
 * The Village Restaurant is a more high-end restaurant though the draw-backs end there. Overlooking Eel Creek with an exquisite menu consisting of seafood, veal, steak and specializing in fresh Chincoteague oysters, this is the perfect spot to take that special person in your life if you'd like to treat them right. Reservations are highly suggested, though not required, and the doors open at 5PM sharp. Bon Appetite!
 * Sugarbakers Bakery and Cafe is a great place for baked goods such as donuts, croissants, and many other delicious bakery regulars. Accompanied with an espresso, gourmet coffee or cappuccino, this bakery is an easy all-in-one stop to start your day off right. Pop in for lunch though and you will find homemade soups, fresh salads, and a variety of desserts to choose from. Located conveniently at 4095 Main Street, Sugarbakers Bakery and Cafe is easily accessible from all parts of Chincoteague. Opened daily from 7:30AM to 3PM from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Otherwise, Sugarbakers Bakery and Cafe is opened Thursday through Sunday from 7:30AM until 3PM.
 * Etta's Channelside Restaurant is a great place for seafood with some of the best views on the island. Located on East Side Drive overlooking the Assateague Channel.
 * AJ's On the Creek is located on Maddox Boulevard. It has possibly the most upscale atmosphere on the island but is as casual as anywhere, and features seafood, veal, and hand-cut steaks as well as seafood pastas. Open for lunch and dinner Monday thru Saturday 11:30AM to 10PM. And dinner on Sunday 5 to 10PM.
 * Woody's Beach BBQ and Fried Chicken Joint located on Maddox Boulevard and features delicious barbecued pork and chicken, and fried chicken in a fun atmosphere.
 * Famous Pizza and Sub Shop Offering Italian items in a pizzeria setting. Located on Maddox Boulevard.
 * Don's Seafood Restaurant and Chatties Lounge located on Main Street open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.
 * J&B Cold Cuts is on main street south of the carnival grounds and offers subs, pizza, and deli meat. Specializing in Philly Cheese steak.
 * Ledo's Pizza located on Maddox Boulevard offers pizza and Italian specials.
 * Sea Shell Cafe located on Maddox Boulevard offers daily specials, a full lunch and dinner menu, salads, sandwiches and pastas in a Bistro atmosphere.  Fully accessible this is the newest restaurant on the island and it features a full bar and wine menu.   Coffee, espresso and cappuccino and fresh desserts available.  It has been reviewed in Travel & Leisure Magazine, and Frommer's Virginia Guide and gets consistently good reviews.
 * Sea Star Cafe offering a variety of gourmet sandwiches and more. On main street.
 * Captain Zack's Seafood Carryout located on Deep Hole Road offers wide variety of fresh seafood. Served fried, grilled, blackened and other ways. You can take home raw seafood if you like to cook yourself.
 * The Island Cafe located at the Island Motor Inn, this indoor/outdoor cafe is without a doubt the island's best breakfast. Don't go here without trying the French Toast.
 * The Crab Shack located on Maddox Boulevard, The Crab Shack serves lunch and dinner in a very casual setting. The food and atmosphere are terrific. Coincidentally, the chef here is also the chef at the Island Cafe.

Ice Cream

 * Muller's Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlour. The name says it all! In this old fashioned house that not only provides an adequate amount of seating inside but outside on the screened-in porch as well you will find your taste buds watering for more. Their most requested concoction is a Belgian waffle served with ice cream, fresh fruit and plenty of whipped cream. However, the old classics can still be found here which consist of ice cream cones to ice cream sodas and everything in between including fresh fruit sundaes, banana splits, malts, and frozen yogurts. It is on Main Street, to the right of the T-Shirt Factory, this house has been around since 1875 when it was built by William F. Cropper. During the high-season from around 9PM till closing, it is positively packed! Opened from 11AM until 11PM.
 * Mister Whippy's. Located on Maddox Boulevard, this ice cream spot is a guaranteed must for locals and tourists alike. Order a famous Mister Whippy's cyclone, or any other of their fabulous treats which range from ice cream scoops in homemade waffle cones to thick milkshakes, and enjoy it on the front porch in a rocking chair, or inside at the tables if the weather is poor. There is a drive-thru window on the side of the establishment. However, if you do have time, be sure to check out the gift shop inside the parlor by the bathrooms. It offers shirts, hats, and souvenirs.
 * The Island Creamery on Maddox Boulevard has the island's only homemade ice cream and more. Smell the waffle cones cooking as you enter the building and choose from a wide variety of ice cream, yogurt, sorbet, and slushes. If your stomach is empty enough, order the Round-Up. The creamery also features coffee drinks, homemade fudge, a gift shop and free WiFi.

Sleep

 * The Refuge Inn, Maddox Blvd. The little hotel with local, knowledgeable, friendly staff. The rooms are spotless and very spacious for the price. The indoor/outdoor pool is great (and heated in the winter) while the observation deck above the 2nd floor is a wonderful place to sit at night and stargaze.  They have ponies on-site from the Chincoteague Pony Farm and you can pet and feed the horses. In the spring and summer there are young colts and fillies running around inside the pen. They  have a great gift shop too and a bike place right across the parking lot (with a free outdoor air pump). Breakfast is great, although it can be a little crowded.
 * Uncle Joe's Cabins and Motel, Chicken City Road, offer 21 units, varying from cottages to mobile homes to motel rooms. Rentals exist as One to three bedroom units with cooking facilities. Television, A/C, private crabbing area, and picnic tables.
 * Sea Shell Motel, Willow Street, offers efficiencies, suites, and cottages. Amenities include a summer kitchen, picnic tables, BBQs, wireless hot spots, pool, in-room coffee, refrigerators, phones, shade, trees, and flowers everywhere. This motel, which started off as only four units, is a block from downtown.
 * The Sea Hawk Motel, Maddox Boulevard, offers rooms and efficiency apartments. Free wireless internet, pool, picnic, playground, and cooking area. Across the street from the Island Creamery
 * Waterside Inn, Main Street, is another great place. Including a heated waterfront swimming pool, pier for fishing and crabbing, solar health spa with jacuzzi, tennis court, and marina. A conference and hospitality room is available. You can dock your boat for free if you're staying there. Wireless internet and continental breakfast are free.
 * Island Motor Inn, Main Street is one of the top hotels on the island, with both an indoor and outdoor pool, exercise room and brilliant waterfront views. The Island Cafe is another major perk.
 * Blue Heron Inn, Maddox Boulevard is a good place as well. It features a pool, playground, ponies on site, picnic pavilion, free continental breakfast (at a nearby restaurant), and Wi-Fi.
 * Snug Harbor Marina, East Side Drive, offers cottages to stay overnight for a price less than many hotel rooms. Small palm trees and waterfront lounge chairs for sipping drinks or just watching the world go by, as well as the reggae music complete the tropical theme. Available to rent are kayaks and canoes, pontoon boats, skiffs, and powerboats. A small selection of bait and tackle is also available.
 * Snug Harbor Marina, East Side Drive, offers cottages to stay overnight for a price less than many hotel rooms. Small palm trees and waterfront lounge chairs for sipping drinks or just watching the world go by, as well as the reggae music complete the tropical theme. Available to rent are kayaks and canoes, pontoon boats, skiffs, and powerboats. A small selection of bait and tackle is also available.

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Chinde

Chinde is a city in Central Mozambique.

Chinde is a port city, that was originally developed by the Sena Sugar Estates Ltd. Modern infrastructure was built in the 1950s. There are wide paved roads and brick buildings. However, as a result of the civil war, the city has fallen into a state of disrepair.

Get in
Chinde is only accessible by boat. With a fast boat it will take 3 hours from Marromeu, or 10 hours in a fishing boat. It is also possible by boat from Quelimane

Get around
There is only one car in Chinde, which is owned by the local government. There are two motorbikes. If you have friends in the administration you might get a lift. Everyone else walks.

See
The old and abandoned buildings are fascinating. A walk around town will reveal the library, church, generating house and water tower (this one is hard to spot as the big water tank rusted away long ago, leaving just a concrete pillar).

Rusting boats can be seen on the beach.

Do
There is very little to do in the town. If you are looking for a busy town, this is not the place to be.

Buy
There are a few small shops in the town. They usually only open when there is power from the city generator.

Eat
Being on the coast, some excellent sea food is available. There are no restaurants however. You can arrange food with whoever you are staying with.

Drink
The usual local beers are available but are usually not very cold.

Sleep
The government have a guest house in a grand but decaying building. Water comes from a hand pump outside.

Connect
mCel have installed a base station in the city in 2008, which has given the first contact with the outside world. It is usually overloaded at 1830 when the town generator is started. This is the first chance for people to charge their phones.

Mains power is only available for 3 hours in the evening, starting at 1830. Connection to the Mozambique national power system may come in 2009.

title: Chinde


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Chindi

Chindi is in the Karsog Valley of Central Himachal Pradesh.

Understand
Chindi is amidst enormous orchards of apples and dense hilly woods of deodars and pines. It is one of the most picturesque places of Himachal Pradesh. For a weekend getaway from the monotonous daily routine life, Chindi is an ideal destination that provides a welcome break. Chindi being a very small hilly area, is not that way visited by the tourists but yet the place has got its own charm and splendor. The sight of the rambling hills together with the lush green forests and valleys is really something mentionworthy. Chindi's real claim to fame in India at large lies at the top of the hill above the village; the Chindi rest house.The house itself looks something like a miniature Georgian country manor house, with a large, well kept garden and a serene view, looking out as it does over miles of gently rolling hills.

Get in
With Shimla a short ride to the south and numerous scenic spots dotted around the triangle between Mandi, Rampur and Shimla. It's also a good stop off if you are heading on toward Kinnaur or Spiti, and an alternative route to going through the Banjar valley and over the Jalori pass. You can also go to Manali about 220 km away.

By road
By road Mandi is 100 km, Rampur via Baina Khud is 92 km, Chandigarh is 204 km and Delhi is 457 km. The road from Shimla passes through Naldehra, Tattapani, Al Chindi and Churag.

By train
The nearest narrow gauge railhead is at Shimla, 87 km away.

By plane
The closest airport is at Shimla at Jubbar-Hatti, 110 km away.

Get around
It's worth hanging around Chindi (and/or nearby Karsog) for a few days just to have a few walks and drink in the serene atmosphere of the hills. The surrounding region has endless possibilities.

See
Some of the important temples are:
 * Mamleshwara Mahadev
 * Kamakshya Mata
 * Mahunag
 * Ardhnarishwara
 * Aledi Mahadev
 * Palinag at Nalagali
 * the sacred Bhima rock
 * Churag temple
 * Nag Dhamooni at Sairi Bangla
 * temple at Chatri
 * temple of Nag Dhamooni at Saranda

Sleep
There is a much newer (2001) HPTDC place just down the road from the Chindi Rest house, which is nice but expensive.

Go next

 * Rewalsar – A Tibetan-influenced town famous for its lake also with Hindi and Sikh temples.
 * Mandi – Transport hub in this region.

title: Chindi


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Chinese phrasebook

 * Phrasebooks for other varieties of Chinese are listed at China.

Mandarin Chinese is the official language of mainland China, and one of the official languages of Taiwan and Singapore. Chinese is also one of the official languages in Hong Kong and Macau, although most local people speak Cantonese instead of Mandarin. In English, it is often just called "Mandarin" or "Chinese". While not an official language, it is also widely studied and spoken by the Chinese minorities in Malaysia, Brunei and Myanmar, and commonly heard in Chinatowns throughout the world. In China, it is called Pǔtōnghuà (普通话), meaning "common speech", while in Taiwan it is referred to as Guóyǔ (國語), "the national language." In Indonesia, it is widely known as Zhōnghuáyǔ (中华语), and in Singapore and Malaysia, it simply referred to as Huáyǔ (华语). It has been the main language of education in mainland China and Taiwan since the 1950s, so most non-elderly locals speak it regardless of what their native language or dialect is.

While the spoken Mandarin in the above places is more or less the same, the written characters are different. Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau all still use traditional characters, whereas Mainland China and Singapore use a simplified derivative. In Indonesia, the older Chinese generations tend to use the traditional characters, but younger generations tend to use the simplified one, though most of the time, the usage of Latin script is way more commonly practiced.

Understand

China is host to a wide variety of related languages (often referred to as dialects), of which Standard Mandarin is just one. Within the Chinese language family, there are 7-10 major branches, each of which contain their own varieties of languages. Languages from different branches (such as Mandarin and Cantonese) are completely mutually unintelligible, whereas languages within the same branch (such as Standard Mandarin and Sichuanese) may have limited mutual intelligibility.

Despite the wide variance in Chinese languages, all speakers normally write the same standard form (using either traditional or simplified characters). This is possible because the Chinese writing system is logographic, meaning individual characters represent ideas as opposed to phonetic sounds. What this means is that one character that would be pronounced completely differently in any number of Chinese languages will be written identically and understood to mean the same thing. Therefore speakers of different Chinese languages who are completely unable to understand each others' speech can effectively communicate via writing. The challenge with a logographic writing system, however, is the huge number of characters required to adequately represent different words: the average Chinese dictionary indexes around 20,000 characters, with an educated Chinese person likely knowing around 8,000, while a typical newspaper requires the reader to know at least 3,000 characters.

Following the establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC), formal simplifications were made to a large number of common characters in order to reduce the number of strokes required to write them, with the aim of increasing literacy. This has led to two current standards for Chinese writing: Simplified and Traditional characters. Simplified characters are the standard for Singapore and mainland China, whereas Traditional characters are retained as the standard in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. The use of traditional or simplified characters can have controversial political connotations, particularly in Hong Kong. Traditional characters are generally preferred in calligraphy, even in mainland China, due to their superior aesthetic value.

About one fifth of the world's population speak some form of Chinese as their native language. It is a tonal language that is related to Burmese and Tibetan. In addition, the Dungan language, which is spoken in some parts of the former Soviet Union, is considered to be a variant of Mandarin but uses the Cyrillic alphabet instead of Chinese characters.

The writing system is used by other countries as well, although the languages are not related. The Korean writing system historically used Chinese characters, but completely abandoned them in favor of their own 'Hangul' system since the 1950s. South Koreans still learn the basics of Chinese characters, and some basic Chinese characters are still occasionally used and widely understood; Japanese uses a mixed writing system comprising of Chinese characters and its own 'kana' system, although over time the meaning of some characters has diverged significantly from those used in Chinese: see this Wiktionary page for a list of similar words with different meanings in Chinese and Japanese language. The Vietnamese language (which uses a distinctive version of the Latin alphabet) has borrowed many words from Chinese, and prior to the French colonisation used Chinese and Chinese-like characters as well.

Standard Mandarin is based on the Mandarin dialect of the Beijing area, and is almost universally understood and spoken (in conjunction with local languages) across mainland China and Taiwan as a result of being the primary language of education and the media. Travelers headed to the special administrative regions (SARs) of Hong Kong or Macau will largely encounter native Cantonese speakers. Mandarin is largely understood in the SARs, though speaking ability varies widely, and in Hong Kong, the use of Mandarin is a touchy political issue. Those heading for Taiwan or South Fujian may find the Minnan dialect useful as well.

Difficulties
In the West, Chinese has a reputation for difficulty. In fact, its difficulty to learn once led to calls to replace Chinese characters and grammar with Latin script and English grammar during the 1920s by some intellectuals and writers. These opinions eventually died out, but they certainly influenced the ruling communist party's policy on simplified Chinese characters.

The language is more dense than European languages, meaning considerably more can be said in a text message with the same number of characters. Each character corresponds to a syllable, and each syllable can have multiple meanings depending on the tone with which it is pronounced. Compared to, say, Japanese or Korean, Chinese contains many fewer loan words from European languages such as English, meaning that more effort will have to be made to acquire vocabulary. The grammar, however, may strike a Westerner as pretty simple. Verbs and adjectives are static regardless of subject and whether they are referring to the past, present or future. Nouns do not have genders like most European languages, and there is no separate form for plurals. The main difficulties are the five tones, numerous consonants that are not found in European languages, and the numerous characters.

Mandarin, like Vietnamese and Thai, is a tonal language that uses different pitches in syllables and words to indicate different meanings. "Ma" could mean mother, horse, numb, or blame, depending on the tone. Homophones are also common; the same sound at the same pitch can have dozens of meanings. "Zhōng" ("Zhong" with the 1st tone) can mean China/central/centre (中), loyalty (忠), clock (钟), chime (钟), finish (终), a bowl (盅), etc. All of them come with different Chinese characters, just the same sound at the same pitch. While homophones are rarely a problem in most everyday conversations, it is common for Chinese to ask how to write someone's name by identifying the characters one by one. "My name is Wang Fei (王菲). Wang is the "wang" with four strokes, Fei is the "fei" in "shifei" (gossip), with a grass on top."

Written Chinese looks like a mysterious secret code to some, but if you can recognize so many commercial logos (usually not logically related), you will be impressed with your capacity to memorize so many characters - most of which are logically related and formed based on certain rules.

There are, in theory, more than 50,000 Chinese characters. The good news is that more than 85% have become obsolete, or are rarely used. Like native speakers of many languages, most Chinese couldn't tell you how many characters are required to read a book and never bother to count how many characters they know. One may argue that junior students are supposed to learn at least 2000 characters and university graduates 5000 characters.

Pronunciation guide
To bridge the gap between recognizing characters and reading out loud, Hanyu pinyin was developed, which uses Latin script as an aid to teaching Chinese. Pronouncing pinyin is not intuitive as certain letters and consonant clusters are used to represent sounds not present in European languages and are thus not pronounced as an English speaker would expect. Nonetheless, learning pinyin at even a basic level has enormous practical value for the traveller. Written pinyin is less useful as most Chinese will not recognize place names or addresses in pinyin, and the same pinyin can be shared by different Chinese characters; it is always better to use characters for written communication.

The pronunciation guide below uses Hanyu pinyin, which is the official romanization of the People's Republic of China and Taiwan. Mainland China uses Hanyu pinyin almost universally, though a few older transliterations remain in names like Tsingtao Beer and Peking University. Taiwan used to use the Wade-Giles system, which is quite different, then in 2002 switched to Tongyong pinyin, only slightly different from Hanyu pinyin, and since 2009 uses Hanyu pinyin just like the People's Republic. However, many older transliterations remain in use in Taiwan, and you may well encounter multiple spellings of the same name (like Tamsui, Tamshui, and Danshui for the town in New Taipei).

Pinyin allows very accurate pronunciation of Mandarin for those who understand it, although the way that it uses letters like q, x, c, z and even i is not at all intuitive to the English speaker since some of these sounds do not exist in English or many other languages. Thus, studying the pronunciation guide below carefully is essential. After you master the pronunciation you will need to move on to the next challenge: using accurate tones whilst speaking.

Some pinyin vowels (especially "e", "i", "ü") can be tricky, so it is best to get a native speaker to demonstrate. Also, beware of the spelling rules listed in the exceptions below.

 * a :as in father; otherwise
 * a in ian and yan: as "e" in "bet" or "text" (just the English short "e" sound)
 * e :unrounded back vowel (IPA [ɤ]), similar to duh; in unstressed syllables, a schwa (IPA [ə]), like idea
 * i :as in see or key; after ch, sh, zh, c, s, z or r, not really a vowel at all but just a stretched-out consonant sound
 * o :as in more after b, p, m, or f, as in war
 * u :as in soon; but read ü in ju, qu, yu and xu
 * ü :as in French lune or German grün; pronounced like "ee" but with rounded lips

Vowel combinations
These are the most important vowel combinations in Chinese:

 * ai : as in pie
 * ao: as in pouch
 * ei : as in pay
 * ia: as in ya
 * ia in ian (but not iang): as in 'yes
 * iao: as in meow
 * ie: as in yes
 * iong: as in Pyongyang
 * iu: as in yodel
 * ou: as in mow
 * ua: as in want
 * uo: as in war

Consonants
Chinese stops distinguish between aspirated and unaspirated, not unvoiced and voiced as in English, and Chinese lacks voiced stops. Aspirated sounds are pronounced with a distinctive puff of air as they are pronounced in English when at the beginning of a word, while unaspirated sounds are pronounced without the puff, as in English when found in clusters.

Place a hand in front of your mouth and compare pit (aspirated) with spit (unaspirated) to see the difference. Note that the list below only gives approximate pronunciations, as many of these consonants have no equivalent in English. As Mandarin does not have voiced stops or affricates, all the consonants listed in the "unaspirated" column should be pronounced unvoiced.

Here are the other consonants in Chinese:

 * m :as in mow
 * f :as in fun
 * n :as in none or none
 * l :as in lease
 * h :a throaty h sound as in Scottish loch/Spanish jefe (IPA: [x])
 * x :as in sheep, but softer than sh
 * sh :as in shoot
 * r :as in fair
 * s :as in sag
 * ng :as in sing
 * w :as in wing but silent in wu. Before a, ai, ang, eng, and/or o
 * y :as in yet but silent in yi, yu

If you think that is a fairly intimidating repertoire, rest assured that many Chinese people, particularly those who are not native Mandarin speakers, will merge many of the sounds above (especially c with ch and z with zh). Other sounds that you may hear merged, depending on the region, include s with sh, f with h, l with n, l with r, i with ü, and n with ng. These are particularly common in southern China, Taiwan and overseas Chinese communities.

Exceptions
There are a fairly large number of niggling exceptions to the basic rules above, based on the position of the sound:

 * wu- :as u-, so 五百 (五百) wubai is pronounced "ubai"
 * yi- :as i-, so 一个 (一個) yige is pronounced "ige"
 * yu- :as ü-, so 豫园 (豫園) Yuyuan is pronounced "ü-üan"

Tones
There are five tones in Mandarin that must be followed for proper pronunciation. Never underestimate the importance of these tones. Consider a vowel with a different tone as simply a different vowel altogether, and you will realize why Chinese will not understand you if you use the wrong tone — mǎ is to mā as "I want a cake" is to "I want a coke". Be especially wary of questions that have a falling tone, or conversely exclamations that have an "asking" tone (eg jǐngchá, police). In other words, pronounced like does not imply meaning. While Mandarin speakers also vary their tone just like English speakers do to differentiate a statement from a question and convey emotion, it is much more subtle. Do not try it until you have mastered the basic tones.

 * 1. first tone ( ā ) : "high tone": flat, high pitch that is more sung instead of spoken.
 * 2. second tone ( á ) : "rising tone": low to middle, rising pitch that is pronounced like the end of a question phrase (Whát?).
 * 3. third tone ( ǎ ) : "low tone" or "falling-rising": mid-low to low. For two consecutive syllables in the third tone, the first syllable is pronounced as if it is in the second tone. For example, 打扰 dǎrǎo is pronounced as dárǎo. (When stressed, the third tone is sometimes pronounced mid-low to low to high, dipping pitch.)
 * 4. fourth tone ( à ) : "falling tone": high to low, rapidly falling pitch that is pronounced like a command (Stop!).
 * 5. neutral tone ( a ) : "toneless": short, unstressed syllable; rarely used by itself (except for phrase particles) but frequently occurs as the second part of a phrase.

Regional differences
While standard Mandarin in mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong/Macau is fundamentally similar, and speakers from these regions can generally communicate with each other with no major issues, there are several terms which differ. These differences mainly stem from stronger influences from southern Chinese dialects and Japanese in Taiwanese Mandarin, as well as differing translations for some post-1949 modern concepts.

These differences are generally understandable to Chinese speakers from different places, if not serving as a hint of the speaker's background. Some Taiwanese and Hongkongers shun mainland Chinese words and view them as attempts at cultural assimilation. This is particularly true for translations in arts and entertainment.

The following is a list of some common terms that differ among different areas. Also note that while the term 小姐 (小姐) xiǎo jiě is often used to address young women and waitresses in Taiwan (and in Singapore and Malaysia), it is a euphemism for "prostitute" in mainland China, and thus would be considered an insult. In mainland China, the corresponding word for addressing a young woman would be 女士 (女士) nǚ shì (which can be used for women of all ages), while the word for addressing a waitress would be 服务员 (服務員) fú wù yuán (which is used for waitstaff of both sexes).

Another term that can cause confusion is 冲凉 (沖涼) chōng liáng, which means "to take a cold shower" in China, but refers to taking any kind of shower in Malaysia and Singapore. Similarly 做工 (做工) zuò gōng means "to work", but it refers specifically to doing manual labour in mainland China and Taiwan, while it refers to doing any kind of work in Malaysia and Singapore.

The Chinese names for several countries and locations also differ between Mainland China and Taiwan, as shown in the table below. Hong Kong uses a blend of Mainland Chinese and Taiwanese names, plus indigenous place names (especially for UK place names) derived from Cantonese.

Phrase list
All phrases show both the simplified characters (used in mainland China, Singapore, and Indonesia) and the traditional characters (used in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau) in the following format:
 * English phrase : Simplified characters (Traditional characters) Hanyu Pinyin

Basics

 * Hello. : 你好. (你好. )  Nǐ hǎo.
 * Hello. (only on the telephone) : 喂. (喂. ) Wéi. (In Malaysia and Singapore, the English "hello" is typically used instead)
 * How are you? : 你好吗？ (你好嗎？) Nǐ hǎo ma? (In Indonesia, it is often shortened as Nǐ hăo?)
 * Not bad : 还不错. (還不錯. ) Hái búcuò.
 * Fine, thank you. : 很好, 谢谢. (很好，謝謝. ) Hěn hǎo, xièxie.
 * May I please ask, what is your name? : 请问你叫什么名字？ (請問你叫什麼名字？) Qǐngwèn nǐjiào shěnme míngzì?
 * What is your name? : 你叫什么名字？ (你叫什麼名字？) Nǐ jiào shénme míngzì?
 * My name is ______ . :我叫 _____ . (我叫 _____ . ) Wǒ jiào ______ .
 * Nice to meet you. : 很高兴认识你.  (很高興認識你. ) Hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ. / 幸会.  (幸會. ) Xìng huì.
 * Please. : 请.  (請. ) Qǐng.
 * Thank you. : 谢谢.  (謝謝. ) Xièxie.
 * You're welcome. : 不客气. (不客氣. ) Bú kèqi.
 * Excuse me. (getting attention) : 请问. (請問. ) qǐng wèn.
 * Excuse me. (begging pardon) : 打扰一下. (打擾一下. ) Dǎrǎo yixià /   麻烦您一下.  (麻煩您一下. ) Máfan nín yíxià.
 * Excuse me. (coming through) : 对不起. (對不起. ) ‘’Duìbùqǐ’’ / 请让一下.  (請讓一下. ) Qǐng ràng yixià
 * I'm sorry. : 对不起. (對不起. ) Duìbuqǐ.
 * It's okay. (polite response to "I'm sorry"): 没关系. (沒關系. ) méiguānxi.
 * Goodbye : 再见.  (再見. ) Zàijiàn
 * Goodbye (informal) : 拜拜. (拜拜. ) Bai-bai (Byebye) (In Indonesia, the more common phrase is Dà-dà)
 * I can't speak Chinese. : 我不会说汉语.  (我不會說漢語. ) Wǒ bú huì shuō hànyǔ.
 * Do you speak English? : 你会说英语吗？ (你會說英語嗎？) Nǐ huì shuō Yīngyǔ ma?
 * Is there someone here who speaks English? : 这里有人会说英语吗？ (這裏有人會說英語嗎？) Zhèlĭ yǒu rén hùi shuō Yīngyǔ ma?
 * Help! (in emergencies): 救命！ (救命!) Jiùmìng!
 * Good morning. : 早安.  (早安. ) Zǎo'ān.
 * Good evening. : 晚上好.  (晚上好. ) Wǎnshàng hǎo.
 * Good night. : 晚安.  (晚安. ) Wǎn'ān.
 * I don't understand. : 我听不懂. (我聽不懂. ) Wǒ tīng bu dǒng. (when listening) / 我看不懂.  (我看不懂. ) Wǒ kàn bu dǒng. (when reading) (In Indonesia, the more common phrase is 我不知道 Wǒ bù zhī dào)
 * Where is the toilet? : 厕所在哪里？ (廁所在哪裡？) Cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ?
 * Where is the bathroom（polite)? : 洗手间在哪里？ (洗手間在哪裡？) Xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ?
 * How do you say ____? : ____ 怎么说？ (____ 怎麼說？) ____ zěnme shuō?

Problems

 * Leave me alone. : 不要打扰我. (不要打擾我. ) búyào dǎrǎo wǒ
 * I don't want it! (useful for people who come up trying to sell you something) : 我不要！ (我不要！) wǒ búyào!
 * Don't touch me! : 不要碰我！ (不要碰我！) búyào pèng wǒ!
 * I'll call the police. : 我要叫警察了. (我要叫警察了. ) wǒ yào jiào jǐngchá le
 * Police! : 警察！ (警察！) jǐngchá!
 * Stop! Thief! : 住手！小偷！ (住手！小偷！) zhùshǒu! xiǎotōu!
 * I need your help. : 我需要你的帮助. (我需要你的幫助. ) wǒ xūyào nǐde bāngzhù
 * It's an emergency. : 这是紧急情况. (這是緊急情況. ) zhèshì jǐnjí qíngkuàng
 * I'm lost. : 我迷路了. (我迷路了. ) wǒ mílù le
 * I lost my bag. : 我的包丢了. (我的包丟了. ) wǒ de bāo diūle
 * I lost my wallet. : 我的钱包丢了. (我的錢包丟了. ) wǒ de qiánbāo diūle
 * I'm sick. : 我生病了. (我生病了. ) wǒ shēngbìng le
 * I've been injured. : 我受伤了. (我受傷了. ) wǒ shòushāng le
 * I need a doctor. : 我需要医生. (我需要醫生. ) wǒ xūyào yīshēng
 * Can I use your phone? : 我可以打个电话吗？ (我可以打個電話嗎？) wǒ kěyǐ dǎ ge diànhuà ma?

Going to the doctor

 * Doctor: 医生 (醫生) yīshēng
 * Nurse: 护士 (護士) hùshi
 * Hospital: 医院 (醫院) yīyuàn
 * Chinese medicine: 中药 (中藥) zhōngyào
 * Western medicine: 西药 (西藥) xīyào

 * I am sick.: 我生病了.  (我生病了. ) wǒ shēngbìng le
 * My _____ hurts.: 我的 ____ 疼/痛. ( 我的 ____ 疼/痛. ) wŏde ____ téng/tòng

 * Painful: 疼/痛 (疼/痛) téng/tòng
 * Sick/Uncomfortable: 不舒服 (不舒服) bù shūfu
 * Itchy/ticklish: 痒 (痒) yǎng
 * Sore (In muscle strains): 酸 (酸) suān

 * Fever: 发热 (發熱) fārè / 发烧 (發燒) fāshāo
 * Cough: 咳嗽 (咳嗽) késòu
 * Sneeze: 打喷嚏 (打噴嚏) dǎ pēntì
 * Diarrhoea: 拉肚子 (拉肚子) lā dùzi / 泻肚子 (瀉肚子) xiè dùzi
 * Vomiting: 呕吐 (嘔吐) ŏu tù
 * Running nose: 流鼻涕 (流鼻涕) liú bítì
 * Phlegm: 痰 (痰) tán
 * Cut/wound: 割伤 (割傷) gēshāng / 伤口 (傷口) shāngkǒu
 * Burn: 烧伤 (燒傷) shāoshāng

 * Hands: 手 (手) shǒu
 * Arms: 手臂 (手臂) shǒubì / 胳膊 (胳膊) gēbo
 * Fingers: 手指 (手指) shǒuzhǐ
 * Wrist: 手腕 (手腕) shǒuwàn
 * Shoulder: 肩膀 (肩膀) jiānbǎng
 * Feet: 脚 (腳) jiǎo
 * Toes: 脚趾 (腳趾) jiáozhǐ
 * Legs: 腿 (腿) tuǐ
 * Nails: 指甲 (指甲) zhǐjia
 * Body: 身体 (身體) shēntǐ
 * Eyes: 眼睛 (眼睛) yǎnjīng
 * Ears: 耳朵 (耳朵) ěrduo
 * Nose: 鼻子 (鼻子) bízi
 * Face: 脸 (臉) liǎn
 * Hair: 头发 (頭髮) tóufa
 * Head: 头 (頭) tóu
 * Neck: 脖子 (脖子) bózi / 颈项 (頸項) jǐngxiàng
 * Throat: 喉咙 (喉嚨) hóulóng
 * Chest: 胸 (胸) xiōng
 * Abdomen: 肚子 (肚子) dùzi / 腹 (腹) fù
 * Hip/Waist: 腰 (腰) yāo
 * Buttocks: 屁股 (屁股) pìgu
 * Back: 背 (背) bèi

 * Medical Insurance: 医疗保险 (醫療保險) yīliáo bǎoxiǎn
 * Doctor's fees: 医生费 (醫生費) yīshēng fèi
 * Prescription: 处方 (處方) chǔfāng / 药方 (藥方) yàofāng
 * Medicine: 药 (藥) yào
 * Pharmacy: 药店 (藥店) yàodiàn

Numbers
Chinese numbers are very regular. While Western numerals have become more common and are universally understood, the Chinese numerals shown below are still used, particularly in informal contexts like markets.

 * 0: 〇 (〇) / 零 (零) líng
 * 1: 一 (一) yī (pronounced yāo when reading numbers like ID card or telephone numbers)
 * 2: 二 (二) èr (两 (兩) liǎng is used when specifying quantities)
 * 3: 三 (三) sān
 * 4: 四 (四) sì
 * 5: 五 (五) wǔ
 * 6: 六 (六) liù
 * 7: 七 (七) qī
 * 8: 八 (八) bā
 * 9: 九 (九) jiǔ
 * 10: 十 (十) shí
 * 11: 十一 (十一) shí-yī
 * 12: 十二 (十二) shí-èr
 * 13: 十三 (十三) shí-sān
 * 14: 十四 (十四) shí-sì
 * 15: 十五 (十五) shí-wǔ
 * 16: 十六 (十六) shí-liù
 * 17: 十七 (十七) shí-qī
 * 18: 十八 (十八) shí-bā
 * 19: 十九 (十九) shí-jiǔ
 * 20: 二十 (二十) èr-shí
 * 21: 二十一 (二十一) èr-shí-yī
 * 22: 二十二 (二十二) èr-shí-èr
 * 23: 二十三 (二十三) èr-shí-sān
 * 30: 三十 (三十) sān-shí
 * 40: 四十 (四十) sì-shí
 * 50: 五十 (五十) wǔ-shí
 * 60: 六十 (六十) liù-shí
 * 70: 七十 (七十) qī-shí
 * 80: 八十 (八十) bā-shí
 * 90: 九十 (九十) jiǔ-shí

For numbers above 100, any "gaps" must be filled in with 零 líng, as e.g. 一百一 yībǎiyī would otherwise be taken as shorthand for "110". A single unit of tens may be written and pronounced either 一十 yīshí or just 十 shí.
 * 100: 一百 (一百) yī-bǎi
 * 101: 一百零一 (一百零一) yī-bǎi-líng-yī
 * 110: 一百一十 (一百一十) yī-bǎi-yī-shí
 * 111: 一百一十一 (一百一十一) yī-bǎi-yī-shí-yī
 * 200: 二百 (二百) èr-bǎi (written) or 两百 (兩百) liǎng-bǎi (colloquial)
 * 300: 三百 (三百) sān-bǎi
 * 500: 五百 (五百) wǔ-bǎi
 * 1000: 一千 (一千) yī-qiān
 * 2000: 二千 (二千) èr-qiān (written) or 两千 (兩千) liǎng-qiān (colloquial)

Numbers starting from 10,000 are grouped by in units of four digits starting with 万 (萬) wàn (ten thousand). "One million" in Chinese is thus "hundred ten-thousands" 一百万 (一百萬), and "one billion" is "ten hundred-millions" 十亿 (十億).
 * 10,000: 一万 (一萬) yī-wàn
 * 10,001: 一万零一 (一萬零一) yī-wàn-líng-yī
 * 10,002: 一万零二 (一萬零二) yī-wàn-líng-èr
 * 20,000: 二万 (二萬) èr-wàn (written) or 两万 (兩萬) liǎng-wàn (colloquial)
 * 50,000: 五万 (五萬) wǔ-wàn
 * 100,000: 十万 (十萬) shí-wàn
 * 200,000: 二十万 (二十萬) èr-shí-wàn
 * 1,000,000: 一百万 (一百萬) yī-bǎi-wàn
 * 10,000,000: 一千万 (一千萬) yī-qiān-wàn
 * 100,000,000: 一亿 (一億) yī-yì
 * 1,000,000,000: 十亿 (十億) shí-yì
 * 1,000,000,000,000: 一万亿 (一萬億) yī-wàn-yì or 一兆 (一兆) yī-zhào
 * number _____ (train, bus, etc.) : number measure word (路(路) lù, 号(號) hào, ...) _____ (火车 (火車) huǒ chē, 公共汽车 (公共汽車) gōng gòng qì chē, etc.)

Measure words are used in combination with a number to indicate an amount of something, similar to how English requires "two pieces of furniture" rather than just "two furniture". However, unlike in English, Chinese requires counter words for all nouns, whether countable or uncountable.

When unsure, use 个 (個) ge; even though it may not be correct, you will probably be understood because it is the generic and most common measure word.

 * one person: 一个人 (一個人) yí ge rén
 * two apples: 两个苹果 (兩個蘋果) liǎng ge píngguǒ
 * one slice of bread: 一片面包 (一片麵包) yí piàn miàn bāo
 * one piece of cake: 一块蛋糕 (一塊蛋糕) yí kuài dàn gāo

Be careful about using the right counter words for the latter two. 一个面包 (一個麵包) yí ge miàn bāo and 一个蛋糕 (一個蛋糕) yí ge dàn gāo refer to a whole loaf of bread and a whole cake respectively.

Note that two of something always uses 两 (兩) liǎng rather than 二 (二) èr).

 * half : 半 (半) bàn
 * less than : 少于 (少於) shǎoyú
 * more than : 多于 (多於) duōyú

Financial forms
There are also more complex forms of these characters, used in financial contexts to prevent fraud by adding strokes on characters. Most travellers are unlikely to need to recognize them, but they are used in situations such as writing cheques and printing banknotes.

Time

 * now : 现在 (現在) xiànzài
 * later : 以后 (以後) yǐhòu / 稍后(稍後) shāohòu
 * before : 以前 (以前) yǐqián
 * morning : 早上 (早上) zǎoshang / 上午 (上午) shàngwǔ
 * noon: 中午 (中午) zhōngwǔ
 * afternoon : 下午 (下午) xiàwǔ
 * evening : 傍晚 (傍晚) bàngwǎn
 * night : 晚上 (晚上) wǎnshang
 * midnight: 半夜 (半夜) bànyè / 午夜 (午夜) wǔyè

Clock time

 * What time is it? : 现在几点？ (現在幾點？) Xiànzài jǐ diǎn?
 * It is nine in the morning.: 早上9点钟. (早上9點鐘. ) Zǎoshàng jǐu diǎn zhōng.
 * 3 : 30 PM: 下午3点半 (下午3點半) Xiàwǔ sān diǎn bàn / 下午3点30分 (下午3點30分) Xiàwǔ sāndiǎn sānshí fēn
 * 3 : 38 PM: 下午3点38分 (下午3點38分) Xiàwǔ sāndiǎn sānshíbā fēn

In formal writing, 时 (時) shí is used instead of 点 (點) diǎn to indicate hours when telling time. Therefore, the time 3 : 30 PM would be written as 下午3时30分 (下午3時30分) in formal writing. This form is, however, not used in speech.

Duration

 * _____ minute(s) : _____ 分钟 (分鐘) fēnzhōng
 * _____ hour(s) : _____ 个小时 (個小時) ge xiǎoshí / _____ 个钟头 (個鍾頭) ge zhōngtóu
 * _____ day(s) : _____ 天 (天) tiān (colloquial) / _____ 日 (日) rì (formal)
 * _____ week(s) : _____ 个礼拜 (個禮拜) ge lǐbài (colloquial) / _____ 个星期 (個星期) ge xīngqī / _____ 周 (週) zhōu
 * _____ month(s) : _____ 个月 (個月) ge yùe
 * _____ year(s) : _____ 年 (年) nián

Days

 * today : 今天 (今天) jīntiān
 * yesterday : 昨天 (昨天) zuótiān
 * the day before yesterday: 前天 (前天) qiántiān
 * tomorrow : 明天 (明天) míngtiān
 * the day after tomorrow: 后天 (后天) hòutiān
 * this week : 这个星期 (這個星期) zhège xīngqī / 这个礼拜 (這個禮拜) zhège lǐbài (colloquial) / 这周 （這週） zhè zhōu
 * last week : 上个星期 (上個星期) shàngge xīngqī / 上个礼拜 (上個禮拜) shàngge lǐbài (colloquial) / 上周 (上週) shàng zhōu
 * next week : 下个星期 (下個星期) xiàge xīngqī / 下个礼拜 (下個禮拜) xiàge lǐbài (colloquial) / 下周 (下週) xià zhōu

Weekdays in Chinese are easy: starting with 1 for Monday, just add the number after 星期 (星期) xīngqī. In Taiwan and Singapore, 星期 (星期) is pronounced xīngqí (second tone on the second syllable).

 * Sunday : 星期天 (星期天) xīngqītiān / 星期日 (星期日) xīngqīrì
 * Monday : 星期一 (星期一) xīngqīyī
 * Tuesday : 星期二 (星期二) xīngqī'èr
 * Wednesday : 星期三 (星期三) xīngqīsān
 * Thursday : 星期四 (星期四) xīngqīsì
 * Friday : 星期五 (星期五) xīngqīwǔ
 * Saturday : 星期六 (星期六) xīngqīliù

In colloquial usage, 星期 (星期) can also be replaced with 礼拜 (禮拜) lǐbài or just 拜 (拜) bài, and 周 (週) zhōu, but only 礼拜天 (禮拜天) lǐbàitiān and 周日 (週日) zhōurì are used, while 礼拜日 (禮拜日) or 周天 (週天) are not used. 礼拜 (禮拜) lǐbài on its own without a suffix can also be used to refer to Sunday. A common way to refer to Saturday and Sunday collectively is 拜六礼拜 (拜六禮拜) bài lìu lǐ bài.

Months
Months in Chinese are also easy: starting with 1 for January, just add the number before 月 (月) yuè.

 * January : 一月 (一月) yī yuè
 * February : 二月 (二月) èr yuè
 * March : 三月 (三月) sān yuè
 * April : 四月 (四月) sì yuè
 * May : 五月 (五月) wŭ yuè
 * June : 六月 (六月) liù yuè
 * July : 七月 (七月) qī yuè
 * August : 八月 (八月) bā yuè
 * September : 九月 (九月) jiŭ yuè
 * October : 十月 (十月) shí yuè
 * November : 十一月 (十一月) shí yī yuè
 * December : 十二月 (十二月) shí èr yuè

Writing dates
When writing the date, you name the month (number (1-12) + 月 (月) yuè), before inserting the day (number (1-31) + 日(日) rì/ 号(號) hào). Note that the usage of 号(號) hào is more colloquial than that of 日(日) rì, the latter of which is used in writing and formal speech.

 * 6th January: 一月六号 (一月六號) yī yuè liù hào or 一月六日 (一月六日) yī yuè liù rì
 * 25th December: 十二月二十五号 (十二月二十五號) shí-èr yuè èr-shí-wǔ hào

Also note that in Taiwan, Minguo calendar (民國紀年/民国纪年) is also frequently used. 2023 in the Gregorian calendar corresponds to Minguo 112 nian (民國112年/民国112年). If you see some dates like "112/12/25" (Minguo 112, December 25) in Taiwan, they are probably using the Minguo calendar to address the year. To convert Minguo year into the Gregorian calendar, add 1911 (The last year before the Republic of China established) in Minguo year. Therefore, Minguo 100 nian (民國100年/民国100年) is 2012 in the Gregorian calendar. Years before 1912 (i.e. You will get zero or a negetive number when subtracting 1911) will add the "前" prefix before ther year. So Minguo qian 2 nian (民國前2年/民国前2年) is 1910 in the Gregorian calendar.

Colours

 * black : 黑色 (黑色) hēi sè
 * white : 白色 (白色) bái sè
 * grey : 灰色 (灰色) huī sè
 * red : 红色 (紅色) hóng sè
 * blue : 蓝色 (藍色) lán sè
 * yellow : 黄色 (黄色) huáng sè
 * green : 绿色 (綠色) lǜ sè / 青色 (青色) qīng sè
 * orange : 橙色 (橙色) chéng sè
 * purple : 紫色 (紫色) zǐ sè
 * brown : 褐色 (褐色) hè sè / 棕色 (棕色) zōng sè
 * gold : 金色 (金色) jīn se
 * Do you have it in another colour? : 你们有没有其他颜色? (你們有沒有其他顏色?)  nǐmen yǒu méiyǒu qítā yánsè ?

Sè means 'colour' so hóng sè is literally 'red colour'. More common for brown and easier to remember is 'coffee colour': 咖啡色 (咖啡色) kā fēi sè

Bus and Train

 * How much is a ticket to _____? : 去______的票多少钱? (去______的票多少錢?) qù _____ de piào duō shǎo qián?
 * Do you go to... (the central station)? : 去不去... (火车站)? (去不去... (火車站)?) qù bu qù... (huǒ chē zhàn)
 * bus : 公交车 (公交車) gōng jiāo chē (China) / 公车 (公車) gōng chē (Taiwan) / 巴士 (巴士) bā shì (Singapore)
 * slow train : 火车 (火車) huǒ chē
 * high-speed train : 高铁 (高鐵) gāo tiě
 * metro / subway : 地铁 (地鐵) dì tiě (China & Singapore) / 捷运 (捷運) jié yùn (Taiwan)
 * tram / streetcar : 电车 (電車) diàn chē
 * light rail : 轻轨 (輕軌) qīng guǐ

Directions

 * How do I get to _____ ? : 怎么去_____? (怎麼去_____?) zěnme qù _____?
 * ...the train station? : ...火车站? (...火車站?) ...huǒchēzhàn?
 * ...the bus station? :...汽车站? (汽車站?) ..qìchēzhàn? (China) / ...巴士站? (..巴士站?) ...bāshìzhàn? (Singapore)
 * ...the airport? : ...飞机场? (...飛機場?) ...fēi jī chǎng? / ...机场? ( ...機場?) ... jī chǎng?
 * street : 街 (街) jiē
 * road : 路 (路) lù

 * Turn left. : 左转 (左轉) zuǒ zhuǎn
 * Turn right. : 右转 (右轉) yòu zhuǎn
 * Go straight: 直走 (直走) zhízŏu
 * I've reached my destination: 到了 (到了) dàole
 * U-turn: 掉头 (掉頭) diàotóu
 * Taxi driver: 师傅 (師傅) shīfu
 * Please use the meter machine: 请打表 (請打表) qǐng dǎbiǎo
 * Please turn up the aircon/heater: 请把空调开大点. (請把空調開大點. ) qǐng bǎ kōngtiáo kāi dàdiǎn (China) / 请把冷气开大一点.  (請把冷氣開大一點. ) qǐng bǎ lěngqì kāi dà yīdiǎn (Singapore)
 * left : 左 (左) zuǒ
 * right : 右 (右) yòu
 * in front of the _____ : _____前面 (_____前面) _____ qiánmiàn
 * behind the _____ : _____后面 (_____後面) _____ hòumiàn
 * straight ahead : 往前走 (往前走) wǎngqián zǒu / 直走 (直走) zhí zǒu
 * inside : 里面 (裡面) lǐ miàn
 * outside : 外面 (外面) wài miàn
 * north : 北 (北) bĕi
 * south : 南 (南) nán
 * east : 东 (東) dōng
 * west : 西 (西) xī

Taxi

 * Taxi : 出租车 (出租車) chū zū chē (in China) / 计程车 (計程車) jìchéngchē (in Taiwan) / 德士 (德士) dé shì (in Singapore)
 * Take me to _____, please. : 请开到_____. (請開到_____. ) qǐng kāidào _____.

Lodging

 * Do you have any rooms available? : 你们有房间吗？ (你們有房間嗎？) Nǐmen yǒu fángjiān ma?
 * Does the room come with... : 有没有... (有沒有...) Yǒu méiyǒu…
 * ...bedsheets? : ...床单？ (...床單？) ...chuángdān?
 * ...a bathroom? : ...浴室？ (浴室？) ...yùshì? (in China) / ...冲凉房？ (...沖涼房？) ...chōngliángfáng? (in Singapore)
 * ...a telephone? : ...电话？ (...電話？) ...diànhuà?
 * ...a TV? : ...电视机？ (...電視機？) …diànshìjī?
 * I will stay for _____ night(s). : 我打算住_____晚. (我打算住_____晚. ) Wǒ dǎsuàn zhù _____ wǎn.
 * Do you have a safe? : 你们有没有保险箱？ (你們有沒有保險箱？) Nǐmen yǒu méiyǒu bǎoxiǎn xiāng?
 * Can you wake me at _____? : 请明天早上_____叫醒我. (請明天早上_____叫醒我. ) Qǐng míngtiān zǎoshàng  _____ jiàoxǐng wǒ.
 * I want to check out. : 我想退房. (我想退房. ) Wǒ xiǎng tuìfáng.

Money
The base unit of currency in Chinese is the 元 (yuán), which could be translated as "dollar", or simply transliterated as "yuan", depending on what currency you are referring to. In financial contexts, such as when writing cheques and printing banknotes, 元 is written as 圆 (圓). One yuan is divided into 10 角 (jiǎo), which is in turn divided into 10 分 (fēn). Colloquially, the yuan is often referred to as the 块 (塊) (kuài), while the jiao is referred to as the 毛 (máo).

 * pay: 付 (付) fù
 * cash: 现金 (現金) xiàn jīn / 现钱 (現錢) xiàn qián
 * credit card: 信用卡 (信用卡) xìn yòng kǎ
 * debit card: 借记卡 (借記卡) jiè jì kǎ
 * check: 支票 (支票) zhīpiào
 * foreign exchange: 外汇 (外匯) wài huì
 * to change money: 换钱 (換錢) huàn qián
 * exchange rate: 汇率 (匯率) huìlǜ
 * Chinese yuan: 人民币 (人民幣) rénmínbì
 * Taiwan dollars: 新台币 (新臺幣) xīn tái bì / 台币 (臺幣) tái bì
 * Hong Kong dollars: 港元 (港元) gǎng yuán / 港币 (港幣) gǎng bì
 * Singapore dollars: 新加坡元 (新加坡元) xīnjiāpō yuán / 新币 (新幣) xīn bì
 * Malaysian ringgit: 马来西亚令吉 (馬來西亞令吉) mǎláixīyà lìngjí / 马币 (馬幣) mǎ bì
 * US dollars: 美元 (美元) mĕi yuán / 美金 (美金) mĕi jīn
 * Euros: 欧元 (歐元) ōu yuán
 * British pounds: 英镑 (英鎊) yīng bàng

Eating

 * Can I look at the menu, please?
 * 请给我看看菜单. (請給我看看菜單. ) qǐng gěi wǒ kànkan càidān.

 * Do you have an English menu?
 * 你有没有英文菜单？ (你有沒有英文菜單？) nǐ yŏu méi yǒu yīngwén càidān?
 * (Listen for...
 * Yes, we have one. : 有(有) yǒu
 * No, we don't. : 没有 (沒有) méi yǒu

 * Takeout / take away
 * 打包 (打包) dǎ bāo / 外带 (外帶) wài dài'

 * Eat here
 * 这边吃 (這邊吃) zhèbiān chī / 内用 (內用) nèi yòng

 * I'm a vegetarian : 我吃素 (我吃素) wǒ chī sù
 * I only eat Halal food. : 我只吃清真食品 (我只吃清真食品) wǒ zhǐ chī qīngzhēn shípǐn

 * breakfast : 早饭 (早飯) zǎofàn / 早餐 (早餐) zǎocān
 * lunch : 午饭 (午飯) wǔfàn / 中饭 (中飯) zhōngfàn / 午餐 (午餐) wǔcān
 * supper : 晚饭 (晚飯) wǎnfàn / 晚餐 (晚餐) wǎncān

 * beef : 牛肉 (牛肉)  niúròu
 * pork : 猪肉 (豬肉) zhūròu，or sometimes simply 肉 (肉) ròu.
 * mutton : 羊肉 (羊肉)  yángròu
 * chicken : 鸡肉 (雞肉) jīròu
 * duck : 鸭 (鴨) yā
 * goose: 鹅 (鵝) é
 * fish: 鱼 (魚) yú
 * cheese : 奶酪 (奶酪) nǎilào
 * eggs : 鸡蛋 (雞蛋) jīdàn / 蛋 (蛋) dàn (the former specifically refers to chicken eggs, the latter can be used generally for any type of egg)
 * fresh : 新鲜 (新鮮) xīnxiān
 * fruit : 水果 (水果) shuĭguǒ
 * vegetables : 蔬菜 (蔬菜) shūcài / 青菜 (青菜) qīngcài
 * bread : 面包 (麵包) miànbāo
 * noodles : 面条 (麵條) miàntiáo
 * fried rice: 炒饭 (炒飯) chǎofàn
 * dumpling: 饺子 (餃子) jiǎozi
 * cooked rice : 米饭 (米飯) mĭfàn (China) / 饭 (飯) fàn (Singapore)
 * raw rice: 米 (米) mĭ
 * congee / rice porridge : 粥 (粥) zhōu / 稀饭 (稀飯) xīfàn
 * coffee : 咖啡 (咖啡) kāfēi
 * black coffee : 黑咖啡 (黑咖啡) hēi kāfēi
 * milk : 奶 (奶) nǎi / 牛奶 (牛奶) niúnǎi (The former is more general, while the latter specifically refers to cow's milk.)
 * butter : 奶油 (奶油) nǎiyóu (in China and Taiwan) / 牛油 (牛油) niúyóu (in Singapore)
 * sugar : 糖 (糖) táng (Also means "candy".)
 * salt : 盐 (鹽) yán
 * ground pepper : 胡椒粉（胡椒粉）hújiāo fěn
 * soy sauce : 酱油 (醬油) jiàngyóu
 * fish sauce: 鱼露 (魚露) yúlù
 * oyster sauce: 蚝油 (蠔油) háoyóu
 * tea (drink) : 茶 (茶) chá
 * green tea : 绿茶 (綠茶) lǜ chá
 * scented tea : 花茶 (花茶) huāchá
 * black tea : 红茶 (紅茶) hóngchá
 * juice : 果汁 (果汁) guǒzhī
 * water : 水 (水) shuĭ
 * natural mineral water: 矿泉水 (礦泉水) kuàngquán shuǐ
 * beer : 啤酒 (啤酒) píjiŭ
 * red/white wine : 红/白 葡萄酒 (紅/白 葡萄酒) hóng/bái pútáojiŭ
 * Excuse me, waiter? (getting attention of server) : 服务员！ (服務員！) fúwùyuán In Taiwan and Singapore, it is common to call a waitress using the term 小姐 xiǎojiě, but this is a euphemism for "prostitute" in mainland China and would thus be highly offensive.
 * It was delicious. : 很好吃. (很好吃. ) hěn hǎochī (eating) / 很好喝. （很好喝. ） hěn hǎohē (drinking)
 * The check, please. : 买单 (買單) mǎidān

Bars

 * Do you serve alcohol? : 卖不卖酒？ (賣不賣酒？)  mài búmài jiǔ?
 * Is there table service? : 有没有餐桌服务？ (有沒有餐桌服務？) yǒu méiyǒu cānzhuō fúwù?
 * A beer/two beers, please. : 请给我一杯/两杯啤酒. (請給我一杯/兩杯啤酒. ) qǐng gěiwǒ yìbēi/liǎngbēi píjiǔ
 * A glass of red/white wine, please. : 请给我一杯红/白葡萄酒. (請給我一杯紅/白葡萄酒. ) qǐng gěi wǒ yìbēi hóng/bái pútáojiǔ
 * A pint, please. : 请给我一品脱. (請給我一品脫. ) qǐng gěi wǒ yìpǐntuō
 * A bottle, please. : 请给我一瓶. (請給我一瓶. ) qǐng gěi wǒ yìpíng
 * _____ (hard liquor) and _____ (mixer), please. : 请给我_____和_____. (請給我_____和_____. ) qǐng gěi wǒ _____ hé _____
 * baijiu (Chinese hard liquor) : 白酒 (白酒) báijiǔ
 * whiskey : 威士忌 (威士忌) wēishìjì
 * vodka : 伏特加 (伏特加) fútèjiā
 * rum : 兰姆酒 (蘭姆酒) lánmǔjiǔ
 * water : 水 (水) shuǐ
 * mineral spring (i.e. bottled) water : 矿泉水 (礦泉水) kuàngquánshuǐ
 * boiled water: 开水 (開水) kāishuǐ
 * club soda : 苏打水 (蘇打水) sūdǎshuǐ
 * tonic water : 通宁水 (通寧水) tōngníngshuǐ
 * orange juice : 橙汁 (橙汁) chéngzhī
 * Coke (soda) : 可乐 (可樂) kělè
 * Do you have any bar snacks? : 有没有吧台点心？ (有沒有吧臺點心？) yǒu méiyǒu bātái diǎnxīn?
 * One more, please. : 请再给我一个. (請再給我一個. ) qǐng zài gěi wǒ yíge
 * Another round, please. : 请再来一轮. (請再來一輪. ) qǐng zàilái yìlún
 * When is closing time? : 几点打烊/关门？ (幾點打烊/關門？) jǐdiǎn dǎyáng/guānmén?
 * Where is the toilet? : 厕所在哪里？ (廁所在那裏？) cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ?
 * Where is the washroom? : 洗手间在哪里？ (洗手間在哪裡？) xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ?
 * You're handsome. : 你好帅. (你好帥. ) nǐ hǎo shuài
 * You're pretty. : 你好漂亮. (你好漂亮. ) nǐ hǎo piàoliang

Shopping
Bargaining (还价 (還價) huán jià) is possible (and expected) in markets and many small shops. The first price you are given will usually be hugely inflated - it's up to you to haggle it down to something more acceptable. This will probably feel awkward if you aren't used to it, and you may worry about ending up cheating the seller. Don't worry - sellers won't take a price that's too low, and you will usually end up agreeing on a price that's considerably lower than the starting one but still allows the seller to make a profit. Try starting at around 20-30% of the original price; you can always work up from there. The exceptions to the rule are supermarkets, large department stores, bookshops and some of the higher end boutiques, most of which will have signs letting you know that haggling is unacceptable in these stores.

 * Do you have this in my size? : 有没有我的尺码？ (有沒有我的尺碼？) yǒu méiyǒu wǒde chǐmǎ?
 * How much is this? : 这个多少钱？ (這個多少錢？) zhège duōshǎo qián?
 * That's too expensive. : 太贵了. (太貴了. ) tài guì le
 * Would you take _____? : _____元可以吗？ (_____元可以嗎？) _____ yuán kěyǐ ma?
 * expensive : 贵 (貴) guì
 * cheap : 便宜 (便宜) piányi
 * I can't afford it. : 我带的钱不够. (我帶的錢不夠. ) wǒ dài de qián búgòu
 * I don't want it. : 我不要. (我不要. ) wǒ bú yào
 * You're cheating me. : 你欺骗我. (你欺騙我. ) nǐ qīpiàn wǒ Use with caution!
 * I'm not interested. : 我没有兴趣. ( 我沒有興趣. ) wǒ méiyǒu xìngqù
 * OK, I'll take it. : 我要买这个. (我要買這個. ) wǒ yào mǎi zhège
 * Do you need a carrier-bag? / Yes / No : 你要不要袋子？ nǐ yào bu yào dàizi? / 要 yào / 不要 bú yào
 * Please provide me with a carrier-bag. : 请给我个袋子. (請給我個袋子. ) qǐng gěi wǒ ge dàizi
 * Do you ship (overseas)? : 可以邮寄到海外吗？ (可以郵寄到海外嗎？) kěyǐ yóujì dào hǎiwài ma?
 * I need... : 我要_____ (我要_____) wǒ yào _____
 * ...toothpaste. : 牙膏 (牙膏) yágāo
 * ...a toothbrush. : 牙刷 (牙刷) yáshuā
 * ...sanitary napkins. : 卫生巾 (衛生巾) wèishēngjīn
 * ...tampons. : 卫生棉条 (衛生棉條) wèishēng miántiáo
 * ...soap. : 肥皂 (肥皂) féizào
 * ...shampoo. : 洗发精 (洗髮精) xǐfàjīng
 * ...pain reliever. e.g., aspirin or ibuprofen : 止疼药 (止疼藥) zhǐténg yào
 * ...cold medicine. : 感冒药 (感冒藥) gǎnmào yào
 * ...stomach medicine. : 胃肠药 (胃腸藥) wèicháng yào
 * ...a razor. : 剃须刀 (剃鬚刀) tìxūdāo
 * ...an umbrella. : 雨伞 (雨傘 ) yǔsǎn
 * ...sunblock lotion. : 防晒霜 (防晒霜) fángshàishuāng
 * ...a postcard. : 明信片 (明信片) míngxìnpiàn
 * ...postage stamps. : 邮票 (郵票) yóupiào
 * ...batteries. : 电池 (電池) diànchí
 * ...writing paper. : 纸 (紙) zhǐ
 * ...a pen. : 笔 (筆) bǐ
 * ...a pencil. : 铅笔 (鉛筆) qiānbǐ
 * ...glasses. : 眼镜 (眼鏡) yǎnjìng
 * ...English-language books. : 英文书 (英文書) Yīngwén shū
 * ...English-language magazines. : 英文杂志 (英文雜誌) Yīngwén zázhì
 * ...an English-language newspaper. : 英文报纸 (英文報紙) Yīngwén bàozhǐ
 * ...a Chinese-English dictionary. : 汉英词典 (漢英詞典) Hàn-Yīng cídiǎn
 * ...an English-Chinese dictionary. : 英汉词典 (英漢詞典) Yīng-Hàn cídiǎn

Driving

 * I want to rent a car. : 我想要租车. (我想要租車. ) wǒ xiǎngyào zūchē
 * Can I get insurance? : 我可以买保险吗？ (我可以買保險嗎？) wǒ kěyǐ mǎi bǎoxiǎn ma?
 * stop (on a street sign) : 停 (停) tíng
 * one way : 单行道 (單行道 ) dānxíngdào
 * yield : 让路 (讓路) rànglù
 * no parking : 禁止停车 (禁止停車) jìnzhǐ tíngchē
 * speed limit : 速度限制 (速度限制) sùdù xiànzhì
 * gas (petrol) station : 加油站 (加油站) jiāyóuzhàn
 * petrol : 汽油 (汽油) qìyóu
 * diesel : 柴油 (柴油) cháiyóu

Authority

 * I haven't done anything wrong. : 我没有做错事. (我沒有做錯事. ) wǒ méiyǒu zuòcuò shì
 * It was a misunderstanding. : 这是误会. (這是誤會. ) zhè shì wùhuì
 * Where are you taking me? : 你带我去哪里？ (你帶我去哪里？) nǐ dài wǒ qù nǎlǐ?
 * Am I under arrest? : 我被捕了吗？ (我被捕了嗎？) wǒ bèibǔle ma?
 * I am an American/Australian/British/Canadian citizen. : 我是 美国/澳洲/英国/加拿大 公民. (我是 美國/澳洲*/英國/加拿大 公民. ) wǒ shì měiguó/àozhōu/yīngguó/jiānádà gōngmín
 * I want to talk to the American/Australian/British/Canadian embassy/consulate. : 我希望跟 美国/澳洲/英国/加拿大 的 大使馆/领事馆 联系. (我希望跟 美國/澳洲*/英國/加拿大 的 大使館/領事館 聯繫. ) wǒ xīwàng gēn měiguó/àozhōu/yīngguó/jiānádà de dàshǐguǎn/lǐngshìguǎn liánxì
 * I want to talk to a lawyer. : 我希望跟律师联系. (我希望跟律師聯繫. ) wǒ xīwàng gēn lǜshī liánxì
 * Can I just pay a fine now? : 我可以现在支付罚款吗？ (我可以現在支付罰款嗎？) wǒ kěyǐ xiànzài zhīfù fákuǎn ma?

Telephone and the Internet

 * mobile phone : 手机 （手機） shǒujī (China and Taiwan) / 手提电话 （手提電話）shǒutí diànhuà (Singapore)
 * Can I make international calls here? : 可以打国际电话吗? (可以打國際電話嗎?) kěyǐ dǎ guójì diànhuà ma?
 * How much is it to America/Australia/Britain/Canada? : 打到 美国/澳洲/英国/加拿大 是多少钱? (打到 美國/澳洲/英國/加拿大 是多少錢?) dǎdào měiguó/àozhōu/yīngguó/jiānádà shì duōshǎo qián?
 * Where can I find an Internet cafe? : 哪里有网吧? (哪裏有網吧?) nǎlǐ yǒu wǎng bā?
 * How much is it per hour? : 一小时是多少钱? (一小時是多少錢?) yī xiǎoshí shì duōshǎo qián?

Getting a massage

 * "Pain" and "no pain" : 痛 tòng and 不痛 bú tòng
 * "Good" and "not good" : 好 hǎo and 不好 bù hǎo
 * "Very good" or "great" : 很好 hěn hǎo
 * "Want" and "don't want" : 要 yào and 不要 bú yào
 * "That tickles" : 痒 yǎng
 * "Does this hurt?" : 痛不痛？ tòng bú tòng? or tòng ma?. For either, answer tòng or bú tòng.

Learning more
Chinese language learning is flourishing as foreigners recognize the importance of gaining the ability to effectively communicate with a population of 1.3+ billion people. Due to the rapid rise of the Chinese teaching industry however, finding consistent quality instruction can be difficult. Many Chinese language schools and institutes have opened up over the past decade both abroad as well as within China, though before enrolling it is definitely recommended to thoroughly research and speak with current or former students to ensure that effective education is being provided.

For independent learners, it is imperative that one first master tones and the pinyin system before beginning to build vocabulary. The Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK, 汉语水平考试) or Chinese Proficiency Test is China's standardized test for Chinese language proficiency (equivalent to the English TOEFL or IELTS). The HSK provides detailed guides for essential vocabulary and grammatical concepts in increasing level of fluency up to Level VI, which represents full written and oral abilities in the language. A good idea for practicing is to make Chinese friends online since millions of young people in China also look for somebody to practice English with. In Taiwan, the equivalent of the HSK is the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL, 華語文能力測驗), though it is not as widely available or recognised internationally as the HSK.

 * Chinese (Wikibooks.org): Free lessons providing detailed grammar explanations, audio samples and stroke order animations.
 * Digital Dialects Chinese: Interactive games for learning Chinese in both Pinyin and simplified characters.
 * Chinese Flashcards: Annotated Texts, Flashcards, Multiple choice tests
 * Dear Dim Sum, daily small bites Chinese lessons
 * Chinese Reading Practice: Annotated stories for learners at varying levels

English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionaries are often disappointingly incomplete and have surprisingly many errors, at least once you get past the basics. Some decent digital dictionaries include:

 * Pleco (possibly the most complete Chinese-English dictionary app aimed at learners)
 * Youdao (有道词典, popular with Chinese students learning English)
 * Wiktionary

The first two can be downloaded as apps, and Pleco can be used offline.

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Chinguetti

Chinguetti is a city in Saharan Mauritania. It contains a noted Islamic scholarly centre sometimes called the library in the desert and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Get in
Cars go from Atar to Chinguetti for 2,000 UM per person. Be at the place at around 08:00 as they depart at different times each day.

Get around
Chinguetti is easily covered by foot.

See

The Old town of Chinguetti is noted for its style of indigenous Saharan architecture, featuring reddish dry stone and mud-brick houses.

Do
Chinguetti has some of the more postcard perfect sand dunes in the Sahara. You can hire a camel and guide to walk you and your things around the desert, but you won't be actually riding the camel. You can also hire a 4-wheel drive. A better option might be to hike on your own.

Drink
According to Michael Palin's book Sahara he was offered a drink called zrig  which is a mixture of goat milk, water, millet and sugar.

Sleep
There are plenty of auberges, with beds for as little as 1,500 ouguiya. Camping just outside the city is also a popular option. Unfortunately, with the collapse of tourism in the Sahel, many hotels have been forced to close. If you wander around the city (preferably in the evening) you'll be likely invited by the locals to sleep at their family house. They will probably refuse any payment.

Go next
To go to Atar be prepared to leave early in the morning as the locals need to catch a bus to Nouakchott and tend to leave at 05:00 or 06:00..

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Chinhoyi

Chinhoyi is in Mashonaland, Zimbabwe.

Chinhoyi Caves
Chinhoyi Caves are approximately 120 km from Harare. The caves are mostly water-filled, and are very deep, exceeding 120 m in depth. The full cave system has not yet been explored.

The caves are situated within a national park, so you will need to pay an entrance fee. Additionally, if you intend to dive, you need to get the appropriate permit and supervision.

This is not a dive site for inexperienced divers, and years of extensive training in Technical Diving and Cave Diving are mandatory if you want to dive the site. However, if you have the required expertise this is one of the most spectacular cave diving sites worldwide. There are no diving facilities available on-site so you will need to bring all your own equipment.

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Chino

Chino is a city in San Bernardino County in Southern California.

Understand
The City of Chino is centrally located in the western portion of the Inland Empire, in the lush valley below the San Gabriel Valley Mountains. Incorporated as a city in 1910, Chino is a well-established residential and commercial area with beautiful neighborhoods, diverse demographics, irresistible hometown charm and a well-rounded business mix.

Chino's rich agricultural history dates back to the Spanish land grant forming Rancho Santa Ana del Chino. The area specialized in orchard and row crops and was the number one dairy area in the United States. The City's motto, "Where Everything Grows" originally referred to this agricultural beginning. Today it applies to growth in families, business and the strong sense of community. Commercial and industrial growth has been a significant success in Chino, due in large part to the City's development friendly philosophy. New businesses are attracted to Chino because it offers modern facilities, reasonable lease rates, competitive labor costs and un-congested access to logistic centers such as Ontario International Airport, UPS, several cross-dock trucking hubs and the BNSF intermodal rail yard in San Bernardino. The 60, 71 and 91 freeways also bound Chino. Additionally, Chino has its own municipal airport which is host to the renowned Chino Air Show each year.

The City of Chino is within 30 minutes of 21 private and public colleges and universities. Chaffey College opened a satellite center in the city and built a $4 million information technology center in Downtown Chino. Chaffey College also plans to build a 100-acre campus in Chino to serve local communities.

As the agricultural preserve is developed, Chino's growth will continue. Our Community Services is dedicated to accommodating the growth in population, while continuing to provide a high level of service that is unsurpassed in the Inland Empire. Chino's full-service, community oriented Police Department is closely connected to our growing community as well, through its proactive problem solving and community partnerships.

The City of Chino's mission statement is" Together we take pride in providing quality, caring service to our community." City staff is dedicated to this mission statement and maintains their commitment to excellence in customer service. As the City looks to an exciting future, Chino will encourage balanced growth and strive to maintain its cultural heritage and hometown atmosphere.

By car
Chino is located at the intersection of California State Routes 60 and 71 and is less than 10 miles from Interstates 10 and 15.

By plane
Ontario International Airport is less than 10 miles from Chino, Ontario International is services by multiple major airlines.

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Chino Hills

Chino Hills is a suburb of Los Angeles in San Bernardino County in Southern California.

Understand
Chino Hills was ranked 68th in Money Magazine's "Best places to live 2005". It is also the 6th highest income place in the United States (with population 65,000 to 250,000) and was ranked as the 13th safest city in the United States by the FBI. Chino Hills is generally considered a part of the Chino Valley. The city had a total population of 80,897 as of 2005.

Get in
The city of Chino Hills is bounded by Los Angeles County cities of Pomona and Diamond Bar to the north and to the northwest, the San Bernardino County city of Chino to the east, unincorporated Riverside County near Corona to the south and southeast, and the Orange County cities of Brea and Yorba Linda to the west and southwest, respectively.

By plane
Fly via John Wayne Airport, Orange County (about 24 miles away) or Ontario Intl , (about 10 miles away).

By train
Amtrak and Metrolink Stations near Chino Hills:

 * 7 miles: Pomona (156 W. Commercial S%T.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
 * 8 miles: Ontario (228 S. Plum St.). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, call for taxi service.
 * 9 miles: Claremont (200 W. 1st St.) - Bus Station. Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

By car
From Orange County take the SR-57 North freeway or take SR-142 (Carbon Canyon Road) which is the only road connecting Chino Hills and Orange County.

From Los Angeles County take the SR-60 towards Pomona.

Get around
As in most suburban cities, it is very difficult to get around Chino Hills without a car.

Public transportation is almost non existent, however, the city does have an OmniLink dial a ride public service open to the public. For $2.50 one way, one can travel throughout the city and transfer for free to the Omnitrans public bus at the Chino Hills Marketplace and at the site of the former Chino Hills Government Center. The dial a ride service operates five days a week, mostly during daytime hours.

Buy
There is only one mall in Chino Hills, as it is a suburban city. It has many shopping centers that are anchored by supermarkets. However, there are several shopping centers that have big name stores:

 * Chino Spectrum Towne Center, 4097 Grand Ave. Lots of box stores, plus In-N-Out and The Olive Garden.

Eat
The Shoppes at Chino Hills and The Commons at Chino Hills offer several upscale chain options such as PF Changs and the Yardhouse. Chino Hills Marketplace & Woodview Plaza, Payne Ranch Marketplace, Country Club Marketplace & Soquel Canyon Crossings and The Crossroads Shopping Centers have several fast food restaurants like KFC and Panda Express. Chino Hills Promenade & The Courts offers burger and pizza options. Gateway Village and Fairfield Ranch Business Center are home to chains like Denny's and Chili's.

Drink
Alcoholic Beverages are sold at many of the dining places in Chino Hills. The only major bars in Chino Hills are:

Stay safe
In 2007, Chino Hills was named 13th Safest City in the United States by FBI Crime Statistics. The Chino Hills curfew is at 10PM for all minors unless accompanied by an adult.

Go next

 * Raging Waters - about 10 minutes from Chino Hills in San Dimas is California's largest water park, featuring more than 50 rides and slides.
 * Disneyland - the original happiest place on earth, located twenty miles to the southwest in Anaheim.
 * Yorba Linda - 13 miles to the south, Yorba Linda is the birthplace of President Richard Nixon and is home to his Presidential library and museum.

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Chinon

Chinon is a city in the departement of Indre-et-Loire on the Loire Valley.

Understand
It was in Chinon’s remarkable medieval fortress that Joan of Arc recognised a disguised Charles VII as the future king of France. Leaving its walls, the quaysides of the River Vienne lead to the medieval alleyways of Old Chinon, where visitors will be enchanted by the spirit of Rabelais and the renowned local wine.

Drink
Chinon wines are very tasty and quite well-liked in France. Take advantage of the opportunity to drink some while you're visiting, as you may find some of these wines at a hefty markup when you get home.

Go next
All the following cities are no more than 1 hour 20 minutes' drive from Chinon:

 * Tours
 * Saumur
 * Angers
 * Poitiers

One of the best things to do is drive along the Loire and visit other châteaux and charming small towns along the way.

Also, many wineries can be visited in this prime wine-growing region.

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Chioggia

Chioggia is in the Province of Venice in the Veneto region of Italy.

Get in
ACTV operates water ferries from Lido, in Venice.

There's a limited number of trains per day from Rovigo, where connections with intercity trains can be made.

See
Chioggia is a miniature version of Venice, in that it has the Canale Vena and characteristic narrow streets called calli. It also has several medieval churches, much reworked in the 16th and 17th centuries.

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