Very good location! Several minutes walking distance to the subway Line 5, Wangfujing Avenue and the shopping center, the traffic is very convenient. Checking in the Business room, it is free to use the internet access and coffee bar. In the hall...
China isn't a country-it's a whole different world. Situated in eastern Asia, the country has a land area of 9,600,000 square kilometers, the third largest country in the world by area, next to Russia and Canada. The border stretches over 22,000 kilometers on land and the coastline extends well over 18,000 kilometers, sharing borders ....
Travel Visa
Foreigners wishing to travel to China should apply to a local Chinese embassy or consulate for tourist visa (L).In the event of a group tour of more than nine persons, the organizer has to apply for group tourist visa (L).
When applying for a visa, foreigners are required to answer certain questions and go through the following formalities:...
Climate
Chinese currency is called Yuan or more commonly, Renminbi (RMB).The import of Chinese currency is prohibited, except in the form of RMB traveler's checks, which are available from the Bank of China in Hong Kong. Although there is no limit on the amount of foreign currency that may be brought into China, all foreign currency must be declared to customs...
Currency Regulations
Chinese currency is called Yuan or more commonly, Renminbi (RMB).The import of Chinese currency is prohibited, except in the formof RMB traveler's checks,which are available from the Bank of China in Hong Kong. Although there is no limit on the amount of foreign currency that may be brought into China, all foreign currency must be declared to customs upon entry...
Special Telephone Numbers
0086-Internationa call code of China
110-Police /
119-Fire /
120-Emergency /
121-Weather
Phone Services
International calls (IDD) and domestic long-distance calls(DDD) can be made directly from hotel rooms. For IDD, dial 0 before country code, area code and number. For DDD, dial 0 before area code and number. IDD and DDD services are also available in business centers...
Internet
Internet access is available in the guest rooms of five-star hotels and some four-star hotels in Beijing as well as all the business centers of all star-rated hotels. Or you can check out internet cafes in the city of Beijing, where local direction is necessary.You may...
Postal Services
Major hotels and some office buildings provide postal service and sell stamps. Post offices, with the green logo color of China Postal,are open from 9am to 5pm seven days a week. Three international express mail couriers - FedEx, UPS and DHL-are all in...
Public Holidays 2009
New Years Day - 3 days (1-3 Jan)
Spring Festival - 7 days (25 to 31 Jan)
Qing Ming Festival - 3 days (4 to 6 Apr)
May Day - 3 days (1 to 3 May)
Duan Wu Festival (Dragon Boat Festival) - 3 days (28 to 30 May)
Mid-Autumn Day - 8 days (1 to 8 Oct)
National Day - 8 days (1 to 8 Oct)
Taxi
If you are new to China, start with taxis. All taxis have a sign that says "TAXI" on the top.In most cities, the taxi tends to be a small local-made car painted in either red or yellow.In large cities, there are luxurious sedans at a higher rate.Taxi fares vary from city to city,usually startsi...
Tipping
Tipping is not generally expected in mainland China. Although bellboys and staff may have become used to the international traveler giving small tips in large hotels, it is not expected or required. But tipping to tour guide and driver in recognition of their good serivce is enormously...
Reservation & Penalty
To sign up for a tour, please send your requests (by e-) mail or telefaxto the tour operators. to the tour operators. Only written requests are accepted. Since many trips fill one to two months in advance of departure, we suggest ...
Electricity
Electricity is 220 volts, 50 cycles AC
Food and Drink
Well-known around the world, Chinese cuisine took shape inthe Shang Dynasty over 3,000 yearsago and entered its heyday in the 17th century.China features a vast area, numerous ethnic groups, different climates and differentiated geographical environments...
Credit Cards
In areas that receive a great deal of tourist traffic, or which have been designated as "visitor areas" by the government, you will have no problems using credit cards. Stick with familiar faces such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners. Outside these areas your...
Religion
China is a country with great diversity of religions, with over 100 million followers of the various faiths. The main religions are Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Chinas indigenous Taoism, along with Shamanism, Eastern Orthodox Christianity and the Naxi peoples Dongba religion...
