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China has been
a major travel destination of the world and attract
more and more tourists from all over the world.China
will be more important to the 2lst century. Fascination
with Chinese past, Chinese present, and Chinese future… |
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China has 23
provinces, 5 autonomous regions, 4 municipalities
and 2 Special Administrative Regions (Hong Kong and
Macao). Different cities, different culture and special
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China Travel Tip
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- TIME DIFFERENCE
Time in all of China is officially set to
Beijing time, which is eight hours ahead of GMT. However, since China
takes up a large piece of longitude, people in the wesrern regions
of Xinjiang and Tibet adjust their schedules a couplehours earlier
according to the sun. The following are some examples of time differences
with other major cities in the world.
Noon in Beijing means it's:
2pm in Sydney 1pm in Tokyo 7am in Moscow 6am
in Johannesburg 5am in Berlin 4am in London
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- CURRENCY & EXCHANGE
Most major currencies can be exchanged into
Chinese money which is called renminbi (RMB renminbi) or “ people's
money . ” The basic unit called yuan (yuan)or colloquially known
as the kuai (kuai) One yuan is divided into 10jiao(jiao), which is
also called a mao(mao) . One jiao is further divided into 10 fen(fen)
. Foreign currency can be exchanged at airports, border crossings,
tourist hotels, some large shopping centers and major branches of
Bank of China(zhongguo yinhang) . Exchange rates are subject to change
so it's best to check your local bank or the many websites that offer
conversion information.
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- SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
China is generally safe for foreigners though
there are some things travelers should be aware of. Crimes against
travelers are rare. It's best not to leave valuables in your hotel
room while you're gone. Take advantage of their security box if they
offer one. General safety precautions and common sense should be
used.
When taking a metered taxi, the driver pushes down the medallion
at the start of the ride-this engages the meter. If your driver should
fail to engage it, remind him to use the meter(da biao) . At the
end of the ride, pay the amount shown on the meter-the only surcharge
may be highway toll fees. Taxi drivers don't expect tips. You can
ask for your receipt(fapiao)
which will list the driver's identification and company telephone
number. These are useful numbers to have if you've left something
in the cab or wish to lodge a complaint.
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- MOBILE PHONES
Having a mobile phone during your stay in China can be extremely
practical , especially of you're traveling on business. China has
both GSM and CDMA networks, though the former is fat more popular.
You can bring your tri-band phone from home and it'll work with the
Chinese networks, though any calls you make will be considered long-distance.
A cheaper option, and one that is especially attractive to people
who visit frequently, is to acquire a local telephone number. To
do so, simply buy a SIM card (SIM), which is a telephone number,
at any mobile phone store and insert it with your phone-don't forget
to replace it with your original card when you go home. (Incidentally,
cell phone numbers which contain lucky digits, like “ 8 ” , which
sounds like “ wealth ” in Chinese, are more expensive than those
with unlucky ones, like “ 4 ” which sounds like “ death. ” )Once
you have a local number, purchase a prepaid calling card(chongzhika)
， they come in denominations of RMB 50, 100,30,and 500-add it to
yoour SIM card start dialing.
Prepaid cards are sold in cell phone shops, convenience stores
and newsstands. Replace as needed.
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- MAJOR HOLIDAYS
Here's a list of major holidays :
New Year's Day January 1
Spring Festival(Chinese New Year) late-January or early-February
Lantern Festival early February
Tomb Sweeping Day(Qing Ming Festival) early April
International Labor Day May 1
Dragon Boat Festival falls in June
Mid-Autumn Festival falls in September
National Day October 1
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ELECTRICITY
Voltage is 220v in China . Most outlets fit two-pronged parallel
of three-pronged triangular plugs. Converters of 110v to 240v may
be hard to find.
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- CHINESE WEIGHTS & MEASURES
The metric system is used in China, though Chinese weights are
still common.The Chinese jin (jin),which is equal to half a kilogram
(gongjin) , is used by street venders-but not in supermarkets. The
Chinese word for kilometer is gongli (gongli) , this is used by taxi
meters and road signs Another useful word is mi (mi) , which is Chinese
for meter.
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- PHONE & COMMUNICATIONS
Police: 110
Fire: 119
Ambulance: 120
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- TIPS, SERVICE
CHARGES & TAX
Tips are not expected for most services. Many mid-range and high-end
restaurants and hotels include a service fee in the bill-so tipping
is not expected and may even be refused of you try, exceptions to
this rule include hotel porters and tour guides who gladly appreciate
them. Taxes are included in the stated prices.
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