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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
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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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- ENGLISH AT YOUR SERVICE
Higher-end hotels have staff with English
abilities and Western food establishments.Large shopping centers
and a few small.vendors will be able to execute transactions in English.
Most bars and high-end Chinese restaurants near hotels have English-language
menus and a staff with basic English knowledge. Taxi drivers are
beginning to learn English though most know very little beyond "hello" and "goodbye." Try
to exercise patience when encountering someone who does not speak
English and hope they'll do the same if you don't speak Chinese.
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- CUSTOMS
There are restrictions on the type of things
you can bring into and take From China.These limits include the amount
of cigarettes (400) and wine or spirits (4 bottles) that can be imported.
Cash amounts that exceed USD 35,00 must be declared at customs upon
entering China. Perishable goods are prohibited to import. Jewelry,cultural
relics, gold and silver items and handicrafts bought in China are
required to be shown to customs when departing.Customs reserves the
right
to confiscate articles deemed "cultural treasures,"which are items
dated earlier than 1795.
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- TRAVELERS CHEQUES
Hotels in China accept travelers cheques from
their guests and the exchange rate is slightly higher than cash.
Large Bank of China branches also accept them,though it's Convenient
to do so at the airport upon arrival. You'll need to keep exchange
receipts if you plan on exchanging back into the original currency.
If your cheques are issued from a major company, there shouldn't
be a problem in cashing them. If you are uncertain,check with the
hotel beforehand.
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- CREDIT CARDS
Credit cards are becoming more widely accepted
in China but are still the domain of upscale venues. Some places
advertise with the Visa logo but only accept Chinese cards;ask if
they accept international cards. Cash advances are also possible
but only at major Bank of China locations where a commission and
a minirnurn amount is usually stipulated.
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- ATMS
Automated Teller Machines(ATMs) are found
throughout large cities like Beijing,Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen
though more are appearing elsewhere Airports, large banks and some
hotels have ATMs that spit out RMB directly. There is a maximum daily
withdrawal limit. Cirrus,Mastercard. Visa and American Express are
among the accepted credit cards and Hong Kong and Macau have a number
of others. It's not a good idea to completely rely on ATMs,as they
are prone to disrepair.
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DRIVING LICEMSES & RESTRICTIONS
Foreigners who want ro drive in China require
an International Driving Permit, this can be arranged at the local
PSB. However,there are extensive restrictions on inter-city driving.
Cars can be rented in HongKong and Macau relatively hassle free.
if you're renting a car in Beijing or Shanghai, you'll be restricted
within the city limits. Information on drivers-for-hire can he found
in ex-pat entertainment magazines.
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- PHONE CARS & LONG-DISTANCE
CALLING
Internet Phone cards (IP) are very common
in China. They can be found in hotels, news kiosks, airports and
many
stores. These cards can be used for domestic long distance and international
calls. international rates run from RMB 2.5 to 3.5 per minute. Conventional
phone cards are twice the price and are found only in hotels and
telecommunication shops Dialing direct and calling collect are more
expensive options.
For local calls, a mobile phone isn't a necessity since there
are many card-operated phone booths in the city-one can purchase
the necessary"IC" phone cards (IC) in mom-and-pop shops, newsstands
sad phone stores. Furthermore, many small shops prominently display(usually
red) phones that customers can use for a fee.
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- INTERNET
Internet cafes are a booming business
in China and you should have no trouble finding one in cities, big
or small. Besides
internet bars,tourist hotels universities and libraries should be
connected, connections speed may be slow.
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