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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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Mainly Cantonese. Most staff at high-end hotels speak English, but visitors who want to explore the city on their own may need a phrasal book or ask the hotel staff to write down destinations as well as the name of the hotel in Chinese to make getting around easier.
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Clothing |
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Normal Western business attire is considered appropriate for doing business in China. As Guangzhou is just Hong Kong's neighbor, local executives have learned to dress fashionably.
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Renminbi (RMB), also known as Yuan (Y) or Kwai.
- 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-6.00pm.
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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. Guang Zhou's local telephone code is 020. When making international calls from China, first dial 00 + country code + area code + telephone number.
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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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Coldest Months - January and February, with temperature as low as 0 degree celcius.
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Hottest Months - July and August, with temperature as high as 38C and humid.
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Annual Precipitation - 1,680 millimeters.
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By Metro (Subway)- A 18 km-long metro line goes from the Guangzhou Steel Plant to the East Railway Station with 16 stations.
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By Taxi - Taxis are the most common means of transportation for foreigners. All Guangzhou taxis have a meter. Expect traffic jams.
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Getting in and out |
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By air - Guangzhou is a little over 2 hours by air from Beijing. There are also flights connecting Guangzhou with other major Asian cities.
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By Train - Guangzhou is a non-stop two-hour train ride from Hong Kong; Guangzhou is a 24-hour train ride from Beijing.
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By Bus - Guangzhou can be reached in 3 hours by bus from Hong Kong.
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January 1
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New Year's Day |
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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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