Traveling in China requires
a visa. An Individual traveler can apply for one at any Chinese
embassy, and the procedure is usually straightforward, taking about
a week.>>>
Custom
Regulation
Chinese
border crossings are generally very easy. Visitors entering China
must fill out customs declaration forms upon arrival. The departure
copy will be stapled in your passport and must be submitted as
you exit China.>>>
Health
Requirement
No special
shots are required for short-term travelers. Visitors to China must
complete a Health Declaration form upon arrival.>>>
Baggage
Regulation
Allowance for carry-on
luggage and checked luggage will vary with the class of your airline
ticket, the dimensions of the bag, and individual airline policies.
Check with the carrier for restrictions and allowances.>>>
Hotel
Accomodation
China now has a complete
range of hotel choices in all price categories, from luxurious five-star
suites to deluxe mid-priced hotels and clean, comfortable rooms
even in the budget category.>>>
Communications
Telephone
communication within China is good and getting better as the national
system upgrades to fiber-optic cable. Travelers can communicate
easily with home or office via telephone, fax, telex, and Internet
(where available).>>>
Time
Difference
Beijing is 8 hours ahead
of Greenwich Mean Time, 13 hours ahead of New York, and 15hours
ahead of San Francisco. All time within China is set to Beijing
time. There is no adjustments of time for seasons or longitude.>>>
Shopping
You will have fun shopping
in China today. There is an incredible choice of boutique shops,
department stores, and hotel shopping arcades to browse through.
Or you can try bargain hunting at one of the new "free markets".>>>
Entertainment
The wide variety of nighttime
cultural activities available throughout China can be a source of
frustration to travelers, since there are so many exciting performances
to see and not enough time.>>>
Currency
China's currency is the
called Renminbi(RMB). The standard unit of Chinese currency is called
"Yuan" (Chinese Dollar). The subsidiary unites are "Jiao"
and "Fen". One "Yuan" equals ten "Jiao"
and one "Jiao" equals ten "Fen". >>>
Postal
Service
The postal service is
one of the most efficient systems in China. Local rates are inexpensive
and international rates are reasonable. Tourist hotels usually have
their own post offices and shipping services.>>>
Medical
Service
Hotels in China usually
have clinics that provide medical, health, and massage services.
You can have hotel operator to call the emergency centers in nearby
hospitals or ask your tourist guide to make arrangements for medical
service.>>>
Chinese
Cuisine
No other people take their
food as seriously as Chinese. Authentic Chinese food is delectable
in flavor and astounding in its sheer variety.>>>
National
Holidays
October (Mid): Jingdezhen
international Pottery And Porcelain Festival, Jingdezhen(Jiangxu):
World Pottery Technique Competition, exhibition of pottery and pottery
making, porcelain making techniques, contests, demonstrations and
crafts for sale.>>>
Cultual
Etiquette
The Chinese are not
physically demonstrative and may misunderstand hugging, backslapping
and other such behavior.>>>
