China Travel Tips
Currency
Renminbi (RMB or CNY/ï¿¥) is the only legal currency in China. The basic currency unit is Yuan.Jiao,Fen.1 Yuan equals 10 Jiao or 100 Fens. There
are 10 paper notes in broad circulation: 100 Yuan, 50 Yuan, 20 Yuan, 10 Yuan, 5 Yuan, 2 Yuan, 1 Yuan and 5 Jiao,1 Jiao ,2 Jiao and 1
Fen . The largest RMB coin in circulation is 1Yuan. Coins of 5 Jiao and 1 Jiao are still in broad circulation. Rarely seen today are
the coins of 1 fen and 5 fens.
Money Exchange
Currency can be exchanged at Bank of China branches, the Beijing International Airport and hotels. The exchange rate between RMB(ï¿¥) and
other major currencies are posted by the banks and the money exchange counters .It is illegal to change money with any stranger
Credit card, Travelers’ Cheque & ATM
Most of airlines, hotel and department stores take international credit cards, such as Master Card, Visa, American Express, Diner’s Club
and JCB.You are still recommended to bring a certain amount of cash for credit card is not as popular in China as in most American and
European countries. Traveler’s cheques issued by major overseas banks may be exchanged at Bank of China ,as well as other authorized
currency exchange counters.
ATM is all around the city, but for Foreign currencies are only accessible in major Bank of China branches and designated foreign-currency
ATM in major hotels and banking outlets.
Bargaining
Bargaining does not work in department stores and shopping malls .But is acceptable in the open-air markets, gift shops in hotels,
antique markets and other privately-owned shops.
Postal Service
Postal service is available in hotels and post offices. Please use standard envelope, write the Zip, and be sure to use enough stamps.
EMS is also available in most post offices and express mail agencies.
Voltage
220 volts, 50 cycles AC. Most hotels have built-in convectors in bathrooms for shaving, hair dryers, etc. Otherwise, come equipped, as
there is a variety of plug types in use.
Helpful Tel Number
0086-IDD code of China
110-Police
119-Fire
120-Emergency
999-Emergency
114-Directory inquiries and information
117-Time
121-Weather Report
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