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Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert
Expertise
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 collection of imagery of contemporary China ever published by a single author.
Education/Credentials
American University, Washington, D.C., BA Political Science, Communications, 1997
Note:
Help support Tom by purchasing a copy of CHINA: Portrait of a People today. Also available: Tom's super-cool postcards of China.
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| 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 |
| Larry | 06/06/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Kristine | 05/31/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks! |
Recent Answers from Tom Carter ~ Travel China Expert
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
2011-06-05 Travel to China During National Day Holiday:
It is my experience that most if not all tourist attractions and museums are open during China's national holidays. These holidays (known as Golden Weeks) are pretty much the only occasions during the
2011-05-31 China postcards:
Kristine, I do not normally accept such requests at my personal expense, however I will this one time only make an acception. Email me your mailing address (my email can be found at my website) and I
2011-04-27 advice to potential photojournalist:
Dear Matthew, Thank you for your email. I often receive emails similar to yours from aspiring photographers. As I am not a professional, card-carrying photojournalist, I am not entirely qualified to offer
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