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China information
ℹ️ General Information about China
About China
China uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type A, Type C and Type I.
The languages that are typically spoken are Chinese
China uses the Chinese yuan (symbol: ¥), code CNY.Banknotes come in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 yuan and 50, 20 and 10 fens. Yuan is subdivided into 100 fens. Coins come in denominations of 1 yuan and 50, 10, 5, 2 and 1 fens.
Automatic teller machines are common in China. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in China is on average 4.1 Mbps. Majority of the websites (including Google, YouTube and Facebook) are blocked in China meaning you will need to use special software called VPN to access those blocked sites. Read more to get the most popular ones.
You can buy a SIM card for about ¥54.06, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: China Mobile (????), China Telecom (????) or China Unicom (????). China uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in China upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call China, dial +, then 86 (the country code for China), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within China, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 10 .
In China you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 100-120 km/h (62-74 mph) on motorways, 100-120 km/h (62-74 mph) on expressways, 30-60 km/h (18-37 mph) in all built-up areas and 60-80 km/h (37-49 mph) on undivided highways. Right turn on red lights is allowed unless a sign explicitly forbids it. It is illegal to drive with blood alcohol content higher than 0.02%.
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🕑 What time is it in China?
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🛂 Do I need visa for China?
For American travelers it is necessary to apply for a visa at the consulate of China, this process can take a long time so we recommend you to do it well in advance
🌤️ How is the weather in China?
Temperatures in China (centigrade)
Rainfalls in China
📁 What regulations are in China?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
All articles on the prohibited to import list.
Manuscripts, printed matter, photographs, storage media for computers, and other articles which involve state secrets.
Valuable cultural relics.
Endangered and rare animals and plants, their seeds, and their reproducing materials.
Electronics valued at over RMB5000 and intended to be brought back into China must be declared.
Travellers may export up to RMB20,000 of local currency.
Travellers wishing to export US$5000 or over or its equivalent in a foreign currency must declare it to customs.
Gold, sliver, and other precious metals must be declared.
Cultural relics and endangered plants.
Radio transmitters, radio receivers, and communication security equipment.
Goods of commercial value, samples, and advertisements.
Import regulations
Tobacco:400 cigarettes;
Tobacco:100 cigars; and
Tobacco:500g tobacco.
Alcohol:Travellers may import up to RMB20,000 of local currency.
Alcohol:Travellers wishing to import US$5000 or over or its equivalent in a foreign currency must declare it to customs.
Currency:Travellers may import up to RMB20,000 of local currency.
Currency:Travellers wishing to import US$5000 or over or its equivalent in a foreign currency must declare it to customs.
Other items:Chinese residents may carry personal gifts and effects up to a value of RMB5000.
Other items:Non-Chinese residents may carry personal items to remain in China up to a value of RMB2000.
Arms, ammunition, and explosives of all kinds.
Counterfeit currencies and negotiable securities.
Printed matter, films, photographs, and other media which are detrimental to the political, economic, cultural, and moral interests of China.
Deadly poisons of all kinds.
Addictive drugs and psychotropic substances, such as opium, heroin, morphine, and marijuana.
Foodstuff coming from an epidemic stricken area which may be harmful to humans and livestock.
Animals, plants, and their derivative products must be declared, and are subject to restrictions and quarantine upon arrival.
Radio transmitters, radio receivers, and communication security equipment must be declared upon arrival.
Goods of commercial value, samples, and advertisements.
Health regulations
Dengue, chikungunya, and tick-borne encephalitis are diseases carried by insects that occur in Africa. For information on disease prevention, please visit the CDCInsect Protection Advice.
H5N1 Avian Influenza cases have been reported in China. For further information, please visit the CDCAvian Flu Advice.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease cases have been reported in China. For further information, please visit the CDC Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Advice.
H7N9 Avian Influenza cases have been reported in China. For further information, please visit the CDCAvian Flu (H7N9) in China.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a risk in China. For further information, please visit the CDCTuberculosis Advice.