Time difference: During the summer 7 hours later in China than in Britain. In winter it is 8 hours later in China.
Best time: The best time is in October Aprtil. However, it is best to avoid the first week in May and the first week in October. These are national holidays in China.
Language: Mandarin Chinese is spoken in most parts of China. However, a number of dialects are spoken. English is gaining popularity in China, but not many people who speak English, especially in rural areas of China. Carry a pocket dictionary of the Chinese.
Currency: … The official currency in China is known as renminbi (“people’s money), for its acronym in RMB, the currency is the Yuan Hong Kong has its own currency – the dollar in Hong Kong The Hong Kong dollar is linked to the U.S. dollars. It accepts in Guangzhou (Canton) and Shenzhen will.
Tips: Tipping is customary for tour guides and drivers. They usually depend on tips for much of their wages. It is not customary to tip in restaurants.
Visa: You will need a China travel visa to China. You must apply for a visa in China Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC). A Chinese visa costs about £ 60. This consists of a visa fee of £ 30, £ 30 and a processing fee.
Phone calls: Calling home during his trip to China with the phone is usually not a problem, but can be a very costly affair. Internet Phone (IP)-based cards are the cheapest way to call home. You can buy these cards at the kiosks and hotels in big cities. If you want to use your own cell phone while driving, it is best to buy a prepaid SIM card in a Chinese mobile phone shop.
Internet: Most parts of China have access to the Internet. You will find more and more cafes and bars, in which China Mobile Internet.
Photography: The Chinese tend to be honored if you would like to take the picture. Not forget to ask for permission if. Take pictures or video on military sites in China is highly illegal. Many museums, palaces and temples also allow images to be taken or have pictures for a fee. It is best to always be cautious about the characters and looking for photographs.
Voltage: Power in China is 220 volts AC 50 cycles per second. It is best to take a universal plug adapter.
Hygiene: The use of public toilets during his trip to China is an experience. The level of hygiene is often poor and have some privacy. Make sure toilet paper or tissue, anti-bacterial and disinfectant wipes in the list of China Packaging Travel Plan included.



