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.

旅游
Writing practice noun L1
lǚyóu
tourism
我喜欢旅游。
wǒ xǐ huan lǚ yóu 。
I love to travel.
Use: In general, it means the activity of going here and there to visit.
旅行
Writing practice noun L1
lǚ xíng
journey
这次旅行很愉快。
zhè cì lǚ xíng hěn yú kuài 。
This trip was so much fun.
Use: Emphasizes the process, the journey, often used with adjectives describing the experience.
景点
Writing practice noun L1
jǐngdiǎn
tourist area
这个景点很有名。
zhè ge jǐng diǎn hěn yǒu míng 。
This tourist area is very famous.
Use: A place worth visiting, usually a place of scenic beauty or historical value.
风景
Writing practice noun L1
fēng jǐng
scenery
这里的风景很美。
zhè lǐ de fēngjǐng hěn měi 。
The scenery here is very beautiful.
Use: Refers to the natural beauty of a place.
景色
Writing practice noun L1
jǐng sè
scenery
日落景色真美!
rì luò jǐng sè zhēn měi!
What a beautiful sunset!
Use: Similar to 风景, but can emphasize the change of scenery over time.
参观
Writing practice verb L1
cānguān
sightseeing
我们去参观博物馆。
wǒ men qù cān guān bó wù guǎn 。
We go to the museum.
Use: The act of visiting and examining closely, often places of cultural or historical significance.
游览
Writing practice verb L1
yóulǎn
sightseeing
我们游览了西湖。
wǒ men yóu lǎn le xī hú 。
We went on a tour of West Lake.
Use: Meaning more relaxed, leisurely参观.
度假
Writing practice verb L1
dùjià
vacation
今年夏天我要去海边度假。
jīn nián xià tiān wǒ yào qù hǎi biān dù jià 。
This summer I want to go on vacation to the beach.
Use: Rest and relax somewhere, usually in a beautiful place.
Writing practice noun L1
piào
ticket
请给我两张电影票。
Qǐng gěi wǒ liǎng zhāng diànyǐng piào.
Two movie tickets please.
Use: Entrance tickets, transportation tickets,...
飞机
Writing practice noun L1
fēijī
plane
我坐飞机去北京。
wǒ zuò fēi jī qù běi jīng 。
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
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