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Time Difference
China has only one time zone, the standard time is BEIJING TIME. China does follow the daylight saving time system from mid-April to mid-September. When it is 12 Noon in Beijing (standard time), the standard time in different cities of the world is as follows:

City Time City Time City Time
Accra 4:00AM Karachi 9:00AM Sao Paulo 12:00PM*
Addis Ababa 7:00AM Lima 11:00PM* Singapore 11:30AM
Algiers 5:00AM London 4:00AM Tehran 7:30AM
Amsterdam 5:00AM Manila 12:00PM Tokyo 1:00PM
Ankara 6:00AM Moscow 7:00AM Vancouver 8:00PM*
Baghdad 7:00AM Melbourne 2:00PM Vienna 5:00AM
Bangkok 11:00AM Montreal 11:00PM* Washington,D.C. 11:00PM*
Beijing 12:00PM New York 11:00PM* Zurich 5:00AM
Belgrade 5:00AM Nairobi 7:00AM    
Bombay 9:00AM Osaka 1:00PM    
Bucharest 6:00AM Paris 5:00AM    
Buenos Aires 0:00AM* Pyongyang 1:00PM    
Cairo 6:00AM Seoul 1:00PM    
Delhi 9:30AM Rangoon 10:30AM    
Frankfurt 5:00AM Rome 5:00AM    
Geneva 5:00AM San Francisco 8:00PM*    

* Of the previous day. 

Procedures and Visa  

According to the Law of the People's Republic of China Concerning the Administration of Foreigners Entering and Leaving the Country, foreign tourists must apply for visas at China's foreign affairs offices, consulates or other organizations authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A group of five tourists or more can apply for a group tourist visa. This is usually handled by a travel agency organizing groups. People coming to China from countries which have visa agreements with China (such as agreements which exempt tourist groups from visas) are treated in accordance with these agreements.

 

If you want to go to Tibet for a visit you can apply for a visa only with the consent of the Tourism Administration of the Tibet Autonomous Region or any one of its foreign representative offices. A passport is required for visa application, the passport shall be valid for at least 6 months beyond the duration of the tour. 

Visa is required for Canadians, Americans and people of most other nationalities who travel to China. You can apply it directly at the Chinese Embassies and Consulate Generals around the world: 

For Canadian and US passport holders, visa is not required for Hong Kong if your stay is less than 90 days as a tourist. For other passport holders, please consult with your nearest PRC embassy or consulate.

CANADA

Chinese Embassy in Ottawa
515 St. Patrick Street
Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5H3
Canada
Chinese Consulate in Toronto
240 St. George Street
Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2P4
Canada
Chinese Consulate, Calgary
100-1011th Ave. SW
Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0W1
Canada
Tel: 403-264-3322
Chinese Consulate in Vancouver
3380 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC, V6H 3K3
Canada

U.S.A.

Washington DC Embassy
2300 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington DC 20008, USA 
Tel:202-328-2517

New York Consulate General
520 12th Ave. 
New York, NY 10036, USA
Tel:212-330-7409

Chicago Consulate General 
100 West Erie St. 
Chicago, IL 60610, USA 
Tel: 312-573-3070 

San Francisco Consulate General
1450 Laguna St.
San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
415-563-9232

Los Angeles Consulate General
443 Shatto Place
Los Angeles, CA 90020, USA
Tel: 213-380-2508

Houston Consulate General
3417 Montrose  Blvd
Houston, TX 77006, USA
Tel: 713-524-4311

China Visa Office in Hong Kong

5th Floor, Lower Block, China Resource Building
Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: 2827 1811

For contact information of Chinese embassies and consulate generals in other countries and regions, please CLICK HERE.

Customs Regulations
Entry:  Tourists must fill out a baggage declaration form (in two copies) and hand it in to customs, retaining the carbon to show upon exit.
Personal belongings will be admitted duty free, including food, two bottles of liquor and two cartons of cigarettes. Wristwatches, radios, tape recorders, cameras, movie cameras, and similar items may be brought in for personal use but cannot be sold or transferred to others and must be brought out of China.
Gifts for relatives or friends in China, or articles carried on behalf of other, must also be declared.
Visitors can bring in an unlimited amount of foreign currency and Chinese Renminbi (RMB) traveler's checks, and the unspent portion can be taken out.
Bringing in the following articles is prohibited:

  • Arms, ammunition, and explosives of all kinds 

  • Radio transmitters-receivers and principal parts

  • Renminbi (RMB) in cash

  • Manuscripts, printed matter, films, photographs, gramophone records, cinematographic films, loaded recording tapes and videotapes, etc. which are detrimental to China's politics, economy, culture, and ethics

  • Poisonous drugs, habit-forming drugs, opium, morphine, heroin, etc.

  • Animals, plants and products thereof infected with or carrying germs and insect pests

  • Unsanitary foodstuffs and germ-carrying food-stuffs from infected areas

  • Other articles the import of which is prohibited by state regulations

Exit: On leaving China, tourists must again submit the baggage declaration form for customs inspection (the second copy). Travelers by ship are exempted.
Items purchased in China with RMB converted from foreign currencies may be taken out or mailed out of the country after receipts are presented for customs inspection. In cities where a Customs Office does not exit, this can be arranged through the local Friendship Store.
Taking out the following articles is prohibited:

  • Arms, ammunition, and explosives of all kinds

  • Radio transmitters-receivers and principal parts

  • Renminbi (Chinese currency) in cash and negotiable securities in RMB

  • Unratified foreign currency, foreign notes or drafts

  • Manuscripts, printed matter, films, photographs, gramophone records, cinematographic films, loaded recording tapes and videotapes, etc. which are detrimental to China's national security

  • Rare and precious copies of books about Chinese revolution, history, culture and art that are not for sale

  • Valuable animals, plants, and seeds

  • Precious metals, pearls, and jewels (things declared to the customs are exempted)

  • Other articles the export of which is prohibited by state regulations

Quarantine & Immunizations

Those who carry such special articles as microorganisms, human body tissues, biological products, and blood and its products, should declare to a quarantine department, and subject these articles to quarantine inspections. Passengers from yellow fever-infested areas should, when entering China, display to the quarantine department effective certificates showing that they have been inoculated against yellow fever. He who does not have such a valid certificate shall be retained for observation for six days beginning from the day he left the infested area, or he shall be inoculated and retained until the certificate comes into effect. It is the task of the Chinese quarantine authorities to prevent foreigners suffering AIDS, venereal diseases, leprosy, mental diseases and open tuberculosis from entering China.  

 

There are no particular immunizations required for entry into China, unless the traveler is coming from a yellow fever infected area. The Canadian and US disease control and prevention authorities recommend the all travelers have current polio and tetanus immunizations. For traveling into the countryside and remote areas, immune globulin is also recommended to combat hepatitis A, as is typhoid immunization. It is very important that you consult your own doctor or local clinic for more information.  We advise you to bring along a supply of antibiotics, an anti-diarrhea agent, and any other prescription drugs required by your current medical conditions.

 

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Currency      

The Chinese currency is called Renminbi, and is issued by the People's Bank of China. The unit of Renminbi is the yuan and the smaller units are the jiao and fen (10 fen=1 jiao, 10 jiao=1 yuan). Yuan, jiao and fen are issued as paper banknotes but there are also yuan, five jiao and fen coins. Denominations of yuan banknotes are 1 yuan, 2 yuan, 5 yuan, 10 yuan, 20 yuan, 50 yuan and 100 yuan. Jiao banknotes are 1 jiao, 2 jiao and 5 jiao and fen banknotes are 1 fen, 2 fen and 5 fen. The abbreviation for Chinese currency is RMB¥. Many hotels and stores accept major credit cards. At present, the following credit cards can be used in China: Master Card, Visa Card, American Express, JCB, Diners Card. Holders of these cards can draw cash from the Bank of China, buy goods and pay for purchases at exchange centers of the Bank of China, appointed shops, hotels and restaurants.

 

For the convenience of tourists, the Bank of China can cash travelers' checks sold by international commercial banks and travelers' check companies in the United States, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Britain, France, Switzerland, Germany and other countries and regions. Also the Bank of China sells travelers' checks for such banks as American Express, Citibank, Tongjilong Travelers' Check Co., the Sumitomo Bank of Japan, the Swiss Banking Corporation and others.

 

Foreign Exchange     

Foreign currency cannot be circulated within the People's Republic of China or used to determine the price and settle accounts. At present, China will accept and convert into Chinese Renminbi such foreign currencies as the US dollar, British pound, Euro, Japanese yen, Australian dollar, Austrian schilling, Belgian franc, Canadian dollar, HK dollar, Swiss franc, Danish Krone, Singapore dollar, Malaysian ringgit, Italian lira, Macao dollar, Finnish markka, and Taiwan dollar. Exchange rates are issued every day by the State Administration of Exchange Control. Before leaving China, unused Chinese Renminbi can be converted back into foreign currency with a "foreign exchange certificate" which is valid for six months.  

 

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Climate and Clothing    

China has a continental and seasonal climate. Most parts are in the temperate zone but southern areas are in the tropical or subtropical zone while northern areas are in the frigid zone.  Climates in different areas are complicated. For instance, northern Heilongjiang Province has a winter climate the year round without summer, while Hainan Island has a summer climate the year round without winter.  The following is a reference table for tourists to prepare clothing on their trips. 

  • Spring: 10-22°C, Western suits, jackets, sports coats, woolen jackets, long sleeve shirts and travel shoes.

  • Summer: 22°C and above, T-shirts, short sleeve shirts, skirts, sandals, caps, rain wear.

  • Autumn: 10-22°C, Western suits, jackets, sports coats, light woolen sweaters, rain wear and travel shoes.

  • Winter: 10°C or lower, overcoat, cotton clothes, lined coats. In very cold areas a cap, gloves and cotton-padded shoes are required.

China can be visited through out the year because of the stretch of its territories nad sites and activities it can offer. Deciding when to visit China depends on which places you wish to visit, what type of weather you enjoy, and how much a bargain you want. China is a huge country with many different climates and types of landscape. Think of it in terms of the United States, which China resembles in size and shape. Traveling along the Golden Route (Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guilin) is like visiting New York, Chicago, Santa Fe, and Jacksonville, Florida all in one trip.

April, May, September and October are the peak tourist months at China’s most popular destinations when the weather is the most comfortable. Prices drop a bit in the shoulder season, which runs from November through March and from June through August. However, the winter months are peak season for trips to China’s Hainan Island and to the Northeast Harbin for its world-famous ice-lantern festival.  This months are also packed with New Year holidays, Chinese Spring Festival and other national or local happy fairs.  Summer months are great time to explore China’s Far East-Manchuria.

Average Temperatures (Centigrade/Fahrenheit) in Major Cities

CITY JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Beijing -4.1
25
-1.6
29
4.9
41
13.6
57
20.0
68
25.2
77
27.9
82
26.6
80
20.3
69
12.7
55
4.2
40
-2.2
28
Chengde -9.2
15
-5.5
22
2.1
36
11.5
53
18.4
65
22.3
72
24.3
76
22.8
73
17.1
63
10.0
50
0.4
33
-7.2
19
Chengdu 5.5
42
7.4
45
11.7
53
16.7
62
20.9
70
23.6
75
25.3
78
24.9
77
21.2
70
16.7
62
11.4
53
7.1
45
Chongqing 7.5
46
9.1
48
13.8
57
18.4
65
21.8
71
24.7
77
28.3
83
28.3
83
23.4
74
18.4
65
13.6.
57
9.1
48
Dalian -4.5
24
-2.9
27
2.4
36
9.5
49
15.6
60
19.7
67.0
23.0
73
24.0
76
20.0
68
13.7
57
5.8
42
-1.0
30
Datong -11.0
12
-7.4
19
0
32
8.5
47
15.7
60
19.9
68
21.8
71
20.0
68
14.4
58
7.5
45
-1.4
29
-8.8
16
Guangzhou 13.2
56
14.1
58
17.8
64
22.0
72
25.6
78
27.4
81
28.7
84
28.5
83
27.1
81
23.8
75
19.3
67
15.1
59
Guilin 7.8
46
9.0
48
12.9
55
18.5
65
23.0
73
26.2
79
28.1
83
27.8
82
25.5
78
20.5
69
15.2
59
10.2
50
Hangzhou 3.9
39
5.2
42
9.3
48
15.4
59
20.3
69
24.3
76
28.5
83
27.9
82
23.3
74
17.7
64
12.2
54
6.3
43
HongKong 15.8
60
15.9
61
18.5
65
22.2
72
25.9
79
27.8
82
28.8
84
28.4
83
27.6
81
25.2
77
21.4
70
17.6
64
Huangshan -2.8
27
-1.6
29
2.3
36
7.7
46
11.9
53
14.9
59
17.6
64
17.3
63
13.7
57
9.2
48
4.0
39
-0.6
31
Kunming 7.9
46
10.0
50
13.2
56
16.6
62
19.1
67
19.6
67
19.7
67
19.0
66
17.2
63
14.6
58
11.1
52
8.0
46
Lhasa -2.1
28
0.9
34
4.5
40
8.1
46
11.8
53
15.7
60
15.3
59
14.4
58
12.7
55
8.2
46
2.1
36
-1.6
29
Luoyang 0.4
33
2.7
37
8.4
47
15.4
59
21.2
70
26.3
79
27.3
81
26.0
79
21.1
70
15.3
59
8.3
47
2.3
36
Nanjing 2.1
36
3.9
39
8.5
47
15.0
59
20.1
68
24.6
77
27.9
82.0
27.4
81
22.4
72
16.6
62
10.2
50
4.3
40
Qingdao 0.7
31
-0.4
31
4.7
40
10.5
51
15.9
60
20.0
68
23.8
75
25.2
77
21.5
70
16.1
61
8.9
48
2.0
35
Sanya 21.2
70
22.2
72
24.2
76
26.6
79
28.3
83
28.5
83
28.5
83
28.0
82
27.3
81
26.1
79
24.2
76
21.9
71
Shanghai 4.7
40
8.2
46
13.4
56
18.5
65
22.9
73
27.2
81
27.5
82
24.1
76
18.8
66
12.8
55.0
6.9
44
4.0
39
Suzhou 3.2
38
4.3
40
8.6
47
14.5
58
19.6
67
23.8
75
28.0
82
27.7
82
23.1
73
17.7
64
11.9
53
5.6
42
Urumqi -13.9
7
-11.6
11
-1.8
29
9.8
50
16.9
62
21.8
71
24.2
76
22.7
73
16.7
62
7.6
46
-3.1
26
-11
12
Wuhan 3.2
38
5.2
42
9.8
50
16.3
61
21.5
71
25.6
78
28.7
84
28.2
83
23.2
73
17.4
63
11.2
52
5.4
42
Wuxi 2.8
37
4.0
39
8.4
47
14.4
58
19.6
67
23.8
75
28.0
82
27.6
82
22.8
73
17.2
63
11.3
52
5.0
41
Xiamen 13.0
55
13.4
56
15.5
60
19.7
67
23.2
73
25.9
79
27.6
82
27.2
81
25.5
78
22.2
72
18.6
65
14.6
58
Xian -0.5
31
2.5
37
8.4
47
14.6
59
19.6
67
25.0
77
26.4
80
24.8
77
19.0
66
13.3
56
6.3
43
0.7
33
CITY JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

 

 

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Packing and Checklist
The rule of thumb is to pack lightly, and bring casual clothes. A sturdy, comfortable pair of walking shoes is an absolute. A sports coat and a nice shirt for man, and one or two dresses or pantsuits for women will suit the most formal occasions to be encountered in China. Travelers should bring shirts, sweaters and jackets that can be worn in layers to suit a range of climates. Shorts (for both men and women) are fine for summer days though not recommended when visiting religious shrines. Remember, dress for Comfort, not for Style.

Checklist:

  • Electrical converter and adapter plugs. China’s electrical system operates at 220 volts.
  • Hair dryer, razor, alarm clock.
  • Common toiletries, cold and digestive medications, lip balm, sanitary napkins and any over-the-counter medicines you generally use.
  • Chewing gum, mints or throat lozenges to keep your mouth moist.
  • Reading materials, including a guidebook on the places you will see.
  • Sunscreen lotion and sunglasses.
  • A light raincoat or an umbrella except in winter months.
  • Camera & film. Be aware that while print film is available in most places, slide film may be difficult to find. And be sure to pack extra batteries.
  • A notebook to keep track of all the exciting things happening on the trip.

Baggage Limits on Flights
For China domestic flights, you are allowed to check one piece of luggage. The limitation is 5 Kilograms (around 11 pounds) total. A fee may be imposed for extra piece or excessive weight. You can also take one hand carry-on plus a backpack or tote bag, all of which should fit in the overhead compartment or under your seat.

Carry-on Baggage Limited to 5 Kilograms
Chinabroadcast June 25, 2004 - Carry on luggage on domestic flights in China is being restricted to five kilograms per person. A regulation on passenger's luggage, released by China's Civil Aviation, will come into effect next month. Baggage coming in over-weight should be checked through in the hold. Passengers taking flights in first-class will be allowed to carry up to two personal belongings, while those in business and economy-class only can bring one piece of luggage with them. The size is also restricted to specific dimensions, meaning each passenger can bring 4.4 cubic meters of essential bits and pieces for powdering their nose during the flight.

Safety
China is a relatively safe country. Travellers should be conscious of pick pocketing and bag snatching.

 

Health & Hygiene       

China is a remarkably healthy country despite its relative poverty and climatic variations. Standards of hygiene varies from place to place so all visitors must be aware of potential hazards and act cautiously. Tap water is not safe; all water consumed must be boiled or filtered unless it is bottled mineral water. Boiled water is available in all Chinese hotels and restaurants. Although food is prepared fresh and cooked or cleaned thoroughly, stomach upsets are possible so it is advisable to take some medicine with you. 

Ailments such as sore throats and chest colds are also possible and can occur at any time of year considering China's climatic extremes. The summer months are brutally hot so it is imperative to combat the harmful summer heat with a sufficient supply of liquids to prevent dehydration. 

Prior to departing for China, it is recommended that you get accident and medical insurance coverage for any medical expenses that may arise during a trip. 

No vaccinations are required for travel to China but it is advisable to check with your doctor for current information. Tetanus and typhoid vaccines are essential for travel anywhere, and rabies and hepatitis vaccinations are recommended. Please note that there is a risk of malaria in remote areas of south China, so take precautionary measures before you go. 


Although many locals do drink the tap water, we recommend that you drink only bottled water or boiled water. Bottled water is available everywhere. You may use the tap water to brush your teeth as long as you remember to rinse your mouth once or twice after brushing.

 

For Health Regulations please check with your local health unit for required vaccinations and inoculations.  

 

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Table Manners

The main difference on the Chinese dinner table is chopsticks instead of knife and fork, but that’s only superficial. Besides, in decent restaurants, you can always ask for a pair of knife and fork, if you find the chopsticks not helpful enough. The real difference is that in the West, you have your own plate of food, while in China the dishes are placed on the table and everyone shares. If you are being treated to a formal dinner and particularly if the host thinks you’re in the country for the first time, he will do the best to give you a taste of many different types of dishes.

The meal usually begins with a set of at least four cold dishes, to be followed by the main courses of hot meat and vegetable dishes. Soup then will be served (unless in Guangdong style restaurants) to be followed by staple food ranging from rice, noodles to dumplings. If you wish to have your rice to go with other dishes, you should say so in good time, for most of the Chinese choose to have the staple food at last or have none of them at all.

Perhaps one of the things that surprises a Western visitor most is that some of the Chinese hosts like to put food into the plates of their guests. In formal dinners, there are always “public” chopsticks and spoons for this purpose, but some hosts may use their own chopsticks. This is a sign of genuine friendship and politeness. It is always polite to eat the food. If you do not eat it, just leave the food in the plate.

People in China tend to over-order food, for they will find it embarrassing if all the food is consumed. When you have had enough, just say so. Or you will always overeat! (from china.org.cn)

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Emergency Medical Service

The clinics in large hotels and restaurants offer medical and first aid services to travelers. If you feel uncomfortable while on a tour, you may call the outpatient department of a local hotel, or ask your guide to take you to see the doctor.

 

Measurement

China uses metric system for measurement.  

A comparison between Chinese system and Anglo-American system: 

Length, Square Measures, Weight and Volume

LENGTH

1 km (1,000 m) = 2 li = 0.621 mile = 0.54 sea mile
1 m = 3 chi = 3.281 ft = 1.094 yard
1 li = 0.5 km = 0.311 mile = 0.27 sea mile
1 chi = 0.333 m = 1.094 ft
1 mile = 1.609 km = 3.219 li = 0.868 sea mile
1 ft = 0.305 m = 0.914 chi
1 sea mile = 1.852 km = 3.704 li = 1.15 mile

SQUARE MEASURES

1 hectare = 15 mu = 2.47 acre
1 mu = 0.067 hectare = 0.164 acre
1 acre = 0.405 hectare = 6.07 mu

WEIGHT

1 kg = 2 jin = 2.205 pound
1 jin = 0.5 kg = 1.102 pound
1 UK pound = 0.454 kg = 0.907 jin

VOLUME

1 liter = 1 sheng = 0.22 UK gallon
1 UK gallon = 4.546 liter = 4.546 sheng

 

 

Electricity  
The electricity used in China is 220 volt AC. Many middle and high-class hotel wash rooms have transformer plugs for electric shavers and hair dryers, but it is better to be prepared with an adapter plug.
 

 

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Telephone and Postal Service

In towns and cities, IDD service is provided at all hotels and post offices. Phone cards are available in post offices inside hotels or in the streets. Even more conveniently, most newsstands in major cities also carry phone cards. Telephone booths in the streets are mostly for local calls.

Another suitable alternative is to opt for services like Rebtel offering you cheap international calling rates. It gives you the benefit to talk for long hours at minimal price, thus providing you with valuable service.

Tourist hotels provide postal services. If you want to send important items such as antiques and cultural relics that are under customs control, you will have to ask for the help of the local branch of the international post office, instead of the small post office in a hotel.

Some Useful Numbers

110--Police

112--Inner-city telephone mishaps

113--Operator of domestic long-distance calls

114--Inner-city telephone number inquiries

115--Operator of international long-distance calls

116--Information on domestic long-distance calls

117--Time

119-Fire

120--Ambulance

121--Weather forecasts    

more China Hotline Tel Numbers ...

 

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Shopping

  • Arts and Crafts
    China is a treasure house of arts and crafts which are an important part of the Nation's cultural inheritance. Products such as carving, embroidery, pottery and porcelain, glassware and dyeing, replicas of ancient cultural relics are all exquisitely crafted. Other well-known crafts are weaving, printing and dyeing. Cloisonne is a special traditional handicraft of Beijing while Jiangxi Jingdezhen ware is a representative of China's fine porcelain. China's handmade carpets are much sought after in international markets. Suzhou, Hunan, Guangdong and Sichuan embroidery are four of China's best-known embroideries. Some of the regional art and craft specialties include the wood carving of Dongyang and the bamboo products of Shengxian from Zhejiang Province, the clay figurine of Master Zhang from Tianjin, the grass and wickerwork from Shandong Province, the three color-glaze Tang ware of Luoyang from Henan Province, the batik from Guizhou Province and the Huishan clay figurine of Wuxi from Jiangsu Province. Also well-know are the four treasures of study of Xuan paper and ink stick from Anhui Province, Duan ink slab from Zhaoqing, Guangdong Province, and Shanlianhu writing brush from Wuxing, Zhejiang Province. There are many other famous handicrafts, such as folk paper cuts created by women farmers. 

Other popular Chinese products include:

  • Silk:  Chinese silk is famous in the world for its magnificent quality, color and variety. Representative samples are brocade from Hangzhou, Sichuan brocade from Chengdu, the fine, tough silk and pure silk crepe from Suzhou and tussah silk from Dandong. 

  • Tea: China is the home of tea. Tea is divided into green, black, perfumed, white and Wulong tea. Longjing (green tea) and Biluochun (green tea), are famous throughout the world.

  • Liquors and Wines: Since ancient times, China’s spirits and wines have developed in their unique way and have won many international awards. Famous liquors include Maotai from Guizhou, Fen and Zhuyeqing from Shanxi, Wuliangye, Jiannanchun and Luzhou Laojiao from Sichuan, Gujing tribute liquor from Anhui, Yanghe Daqu from Jiangsu and Dong Liquor from Guizhou. Fruit wines include gold medal brandy, red grape wine and Weimeisi from Yantai, China red grape wine from Beijing, Shacheng white grape wine form Hebei, Minquan white grape wine from Henan. Yellow rice wines include rice wine from Shaoxing, sinking-in-jar wine from Longyan and sealed jar wine from Danyang. Yanjing and Qingdao are two famous brands of the many varieties of fine beers available in China.  

  • Traditional Chinese medicine: The body of knowledge that makes up traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been accumulated over thousands of years. It is a school of its own. Numerous herbal and other drugs are being used for their high curative efficacy, and those with a high tonic value are favorites with the Chinese.

Tipping Practice for Visitors to China
It is a common practice for visitors to tip the tour guide and driver in recognition of their good service. Hotel bellboy expects your tips as well. It is not customary to leave tips at hotel or local restaurant as the bill usually includes 10-15% service charge.

 

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