Travel Tips
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Phone Numbers & Post Codes
Useful telephone area codes and zip codes of Chinese major cities, especially free emergency numbers help you feeling easy to get around China. The country code of China is 86. Each Chinese city has its own area code and different zip code.Emergency NumbersFree...
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China Standard Time
What's the current time in China Time Zone? Despite China being a vast country geographically spanning several time zones the whole of China operates to a single Standard Time all year round. China Standard Time or Beijing Time is the time zone observed in the...
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Climate of China
Spread over such a vast area of territory, China has a complex topography; therefore China is subject to the worst extremes in weather, from the bitterly cold to the unbearably hot. China is characterized by a continental climate, and the climate differs from regio...
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Electricity in China
Throughout China 220 volt 50 AC are used, although some 4 & 5-star hotels are wired for use of 110-volt electrical appliances. Electrical appliances will require an adapter that can change the shape of the plug prongs, as well as an electrical voltage converter...
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Food and Water
Take care of contamination of water and food problem. Always drink safe mineral water and take well-cooked food. Drink bottled water only, bottled water is inexpensive and readily available in China. If there is no alternative to tap water, ensure it is boiled...
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Things to Know Before Departure to China
Before departure for your China travel, pay attention to four aspects as below: 1. Home Security - Notify family members and/or neighbors as to how long you will be away from home. Place valuables in the bank. Suspend all deliveries, including your newspaper subscr...
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What to Pack
What to pack or bring on condition that you have followed China Customs Regulations. Pack as little as possible. Pack lightly rather than heavily. International flights will limit you to two check-in pieces and will also limit you (sometimes) to a combined luggage...
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Shopping in China
Some travelers buy nothing in China while others come back loaded with souvenirs; it largely depends on what you're interested in. There are a variety of goods available and a variety of places to buy them. Before you buy, you should learn a little about Chinese...