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Services |
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Airport Pick Up |
Please arrange car pick up to and from airport. |
Airport Tax |
Airport tax is RMB90. |
Business Hours |
Offices in Beijing generally open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a lunch break of about an hour. Government-stipulated work days are from Monday to Friday. Banking hours and days vary from bank to bank in Beijing. However, most Chinese banks are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 5 p.m., and have branches that are open on Saturdays and Sundays. Shops generally open at 9 a.m. and close between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., and are open on Sundays. |
Clothing |
Normal Western business attire is considered appropriate for doing business in China. |
Currency |
CNY/RNB (Chinese Renminbi) |
Entry Requirements |
L-visas for single or multiple entry for tourists are valid for 30 to 60 days. F-visas for business travel can be valid up to 6 months but may require the visitor to leave every 30 days. They are good for single, double or multiple entry. Those seeking business visas must obtain official invitation from a government office or a company authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. |
Health Risks |
Potable water is available only at top hotels, so visitors should always ask to make sure. Prior to your trip, consult your doctor on immunizations you might need (e.g. tetanus, typhoid, cholera and hepatitis A and B) and about malaria suppressants if you're planning to go to rural areas. Bring all prescription and over-the-counter medicine you might require. |
Language |
The official language is Mandarin (or Putonghua, based on the Beijing dialect). Most tourist hotels have staff who are fluent in foreign languages. |
Local Climate |
Extremely diverse, from tropical in the south to sub-arctic in the north. Beijing has a continental monsoon climate with clear-cut seasons. Spring is dry and windy. Summer is hot and humid. Autumn offers the best weather, with generous sunshine. In winter, the city is severely affected by freezing winds from Siberia |
Miscellaneous |
Visitors to China should note that there are severe penalties for drug offences, including in some cases the death penalty. |
Name of Airport |
Beijing International Airport |
Phone adaptors |
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Power adaptors |
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Tipping |
Tipping is generally not expected in mainland China |
Useful Links |
Governments
on the WWW: China (People's Republic) |
Useful Numbers |
Police: 110 Fire Department: 119 |
Voltage |
220V |
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