Tourism
This “Travel” vocabulary set provides Vietnamese learners with the most basic and commonly used vocabulary when talking about the topic of travel. The vocabulary set is designed to be simple, easy to understand, suitable for all levels, from beginners to those with a certain foundation. The learning materials include vocabulary about means of transportation, tourist attractions, tourism activities and other related words. This document supports effective online Chinese learning, helping learners confidently communicate in real-life situations related to travel. You can refer to many other free Chinese documents on online Chinese learning websites.
我喜欢旅游。
I love to travel.
Use: In general, it means the activity of going here and there to visit.
这次旅行很愉快。
This trip was so much fun.
Use: Emphasizes the process, the journey, often used with adjectives describing the experience.
这个景点很有名。
This tourist area is very famous.
Use: A place worth visiting, usually a place of scenic beauty or historical value.
这里的风景很美。
The scenery here is very beautiful.
Use: Refers to the natural beauty of a place.
日落景色真美！
What a beautiful sunset!
Use: Similar to 风景, but can emphasize the change of scenery over time.
我们去参观博物馆。
We go to the museum.
Use: The act of visiting and examining closely, often places of cultural or historical significance.
我们游览了西湖。
We went on a tour of West Lake.
Use: Meaning more relaxed, leisurely参观.
今年夏天我要去海边度假。
This summer I want to go on vacation to the beach.
Use: Rest and relax somewhere, usually in a beautiful place.
请给我两张电影票。
Two movie tickets please.
Use: Entrance tickets, transportation tickets,...
我坐飞机去北京。
I took a plane to Beijing.
Use: Air transport.
Quick learning tips:
- Tone: Use recording software to practice pronouncing each word correctly, paying attention to tones to avoid confusion.
- Tips to remember Chinese characters: Analyze the structure of Chinese characters, associate images or stories to make it easier to remember. For example, 车 (chē – xe) appears in many words related to means of transportation.
- How to use in a sentence: Learn how to combine vocabulary with basic sentence structures to form complete sentences. For example: 我想去旅游 (Wǒ xiǎng qù lǚyóu – I want to travel).
- Review regularly: Create flashcards or use vocabulary learning apps to review every day and reinforce knowledge.
- Practical application: Try applying the vocabulary you've learned to real-life situations, such as planning a trip.
Vocabulary
| From | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 旅游 | lǚyóu | tourism |
| 旅行 | lǚ xíng | journey |
| 景点 | jǐngdiǎn | tourist area |
| 风景 | fēng jǐng | scenery |
| 景色 | jǐng sè | scenery |
| 参观 | cānguān | sightseeing |
| 游览 | yóulǎn | sightseeing |
| 度假 | dùjià | vacation |
| 票 | piào | ticket |
| 飞机 | fēijī | plane |
| 火车 | huǒ chē | train |
| 汽车 | qì chē | car |
| 宾馆 | bīn guǎn | hotel |
| 酒店 | jiǔdiàn | hotel |
| 住宿 | zhùsù | stay, accommodation |
| 地图 | dì tú | map |
| 指南 | zhǐ nán | instruct |
| 导游 | dǎoyóu | tour guide |
| 海滩 | hǎi tān | beach |
| 山峰 | shān fēng | mountain top |
| 名胜古迹 | míng shèng gǔ jì | scenic spot |
| 文化 | wén huà | culture |
| 传统 | chuán tǒng | traditional |
| 体验 | tǐyàn | experience |
| 预订 | yù dìng | book |
| 护照 | hù zhào | passport |
| 签证 | qiān zhèng | visa |
| 行李 | xínglǐ | luggage |
| 攻略 | gōng lǜe | handbook |
| 纪念品 | jìniànpǐn | souvenir |
| 自由行 | zìyóuxíng | self-sufficient travel |
| 跟团游 | gēn tuán yóu | tour travel |
| 门票 | mén piào | admission ticket |
| 计划 | jìhuà | plan/planning |
| 安排 | ānpái | arrange |
| 行程 | xíng chéng | schedule |
| 美食 | měi shí | cuisine |
| 购物 | gòu wù | shopping |
| 放松 | fàngsōng | relax |
| 背包客 | bēi bāo kè | backpacker |
| 机票 | jīpiào | vé máy bay |
| 火车票 | huǒchēpiào | vé tàu hỏa |
| 房间 | fángjiān | room |