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Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert
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I am an American photojournalist and travel correspondent based in Beijing and have traveled extensively to all 33 provinces in China. I specialize in budget travel and have a personal affection for remote villages, ethnic minority culture and uncharted locales.
Experience in the area
I am also the author of CHINA: Portrait of a People, the most comprehensive book of photography on modern China ever published by a single author.
Education/Credentials
American University, Washington, D.C., BA Political Science, Communications, 1997
Interviews
To learn more about Tom Carter's ground-breaking travels across China - and be inspired to make some of your own - check out the following media coverage:
CNN interviews Tom Carter
Beijing Today interviews Tom Carter
ChinaTravel.Net interviews Tom Carter
Christian Science Monitor reviews CPOP
SF Chronicle reviews CPOP
China.Org reviews CPOP
China Daily reviews CPOP
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Help support Tom Carter by purchasing a copy of CHINA: Portrait of a People today.
Awards and Honors
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| kyla | 05/12/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| kyla | 05/11/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Sarah | 09/01/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for all your ..... |
| Danielle | 08/15/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks |
| Danielle | 08/14/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks |
Recent Answers from Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert
2012-05-12 travel to china:
Unfortunately I can't be of any help to you when it comes to hotels and accommodations, the reason being that I roll strictly low-class (five-dollar flop houses and youth hostels). The upside is that there
2012-05-11 travel to china:
Your itinerary is fairly standard, and it will not disappoint. 17 days goes by in a snap when traveling in China, primarily because half of your time is spent en route to each destination. Therefore, it's
2012-05-10 travel to china:
Hi, thanks for writing. No, I do not arrange travel itineraries. I am not a travel agency, I am just an individual donating my time to offer non-commercial advice about traveling, living or working in
2011-08-25 HK and China Travel in the Fall:
Hi, thanks for writing. I am glad to help. Beijing-Xian-Shanghai-Hong Kong is what is known in China as the tourist trail, meaning you will see the "famous" sites but you won't experience much culture
2011-08-14 Speaking Chinese in Hong Kong:
Yes, that is correct: Most Hong Kong hotels, restaurants, transportation, tourism, etc. are all capable in English. Of course, if you venture off the tourist trail and want to eat at some small local noodle
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