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The whole of China has the same time zone: GMT+8 hours.
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Language |
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The official language is Mandarin Chinese, however numerous regional dialects are also spoken throughout the mainland such as Cantonese, Fukienese, Xiamenhua and Hakka.
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Clothing |
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Casual clothes are acceptable everywhere, but revealing clothes should be avoided. Normal Western business attire is considered appropriate for doing business in Beijing as well as elsewhere in China.
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Currency |
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Renminbi (RMB), also known as Yuan (Y) or Kwai.
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Notes
issued: 500 RMB, 100 RMB, 50 RMB, 10 RMB, 5 RMB, 2 RMB, 1.5 RMB, 2 jiao, 1 jiao.
- Coins issued: 1 RMB, 1.5 jiao, 5 fen, 3 fen, 1 fen
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Banking Hours |
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Monday to Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm.
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Tipping |
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Tipping isn't required in China, although it is becoming more frequent within international tourist hotels and restaurants. The decent tipping for porters and hotel staff is 5-10 RMB.
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Telephone |
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The international dialling code for China is 86. Beijing 's local telephone code is 010. When making international calls from China, first dial 00 + country code + area code + telephone number.
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Internet
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Online access, e-mail services and PC rentals are provided at most major hotels and internet cafes can be found around the city.
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Electricity |
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220/240 V AC, 50Hz. Either flat or square, two-pin and three pin-plugs are used. It is recommended to bring a universal adapter as they are difficult to find in China.
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When to go |
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Tourist Season - May through November.
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Coldest Months - January and February with temperature as low as - 20C.
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Hottest Months - July and August, with temperature as high as 38C.
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Annual Precipitation - 683 millimeters (mainly in May through September).
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January 1
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Spring Festival, Chinese New Year. |
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This article is authored and copyrighted by
Royal Exclusive Travel
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