Chinese Sightseeing Phrases

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Sightseeing

观光景点guānguāng jǐngdiǎn

Buying tickets, asking for information, taking photos, and finding your way around — everything you’ll need to say at a tourist attraction.

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Buying Tickets

Traveler
一张yì zhāng全票quánpiào，谢谢xièxie。
One full-price ticket, please.
Traveler
学生xuésheng有yǒu优惠yōuhuì吗ma？
Is there a student discount?
Staff
有yǒu，请qǐng出示chūshì学生证xuéshengzhèng。
Yes, please show your student ID.
Substitution Drill 一张yì zhāng____票piàoSwap in full-price, student, senior, or child — this pattern covers any ticket type
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Asking for Information

Traveler
请问qǐngwèn几点jǐ diǎn休馆xiūguǎn？
What time does it close?
Staff
晚上wǎnshang九点jiǔ diǎn。
9pm.
Traveler
有yǒu语音导览yǔyīn dǎolǎn吗ma？
Is there an audio guide?
Staff
有yǒu，在zài入口rùkǒu租借zūjiè。
Yes, you can rent one at the entrance.
Traveler
请问qǐngwèn卫生间wèishēngjiān在哪里zài nǎlǐ？
Excuse me, where is the restroom?
Staff
在zài电梯diàntī旁边pángbiān。
It’s next to the elevator.
Regional Wording 卫生间wèishēngjiānSame meaning, “restroom” — Taiwan tends to say 洗手間 xǐshǒujiān, mainland signage usually says 卫生间 wèishēngjiān
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Taking Photos

Traveler
可以kěyǐ帮bāng我wǒ拍照pāizhào吗ma？
Could you take a photo for me?
Passerby
没问题méi wèntí。
No problem.
Traveler
这里zhèlǐ可以kěyǐ拍照pāizhào吗ma？
Is it okay to take photos here?
Staff
可以kěyǐ，但dàn不能bù néng用yòng闪光灯shǎnguāngdēng。
Yes, but no flash.
Must-Know 可以kěyǐ帮bāng我wǒ拍照pāizhào吗ma？Could you take a photo for me? — the single most useful phrase at any scenic spot
04

Finding Your Way Around

Traveler
请问qǐngwèn观景台guānjǐngtái在哪里zài nǎlǐ？
Excuse me, where’s the observation deck?
Staff
搭dā电梯diàntī到dào八十九楼bāshíjiǔ lóu。
Take the elevator to the 89th floor.
Traveler
电梯diàntī在哪里zài nǎlǐ？
Where’s the elevator?
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Culture Note

  • Many attractions in mainland China require real-name registration with a passport at entry, even for free sites; Taiwan generally doesn’t require this for general sightseeing.
  • Popular sites in mainland China often require advance online booking, even for free entry, due to daily visitor caps — walk-up tickets aren’t always guaranteed. Book a day or two ahead when you can.
  • Tipping tour guides isn’t customary in either Taiwan or mainland China, though guides on small private tours sometimes appreciate a little extra.
  • Selfie sticks and drones are restricted at many indoor attractions and museums — worth checking the signage or asking staff before you set up.

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