Travel Tips

Credit Cards
American Express, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa.

Currency
Local currency is the Renminbi (RMB). Most major currencies are widely accepted.

Electricity
220 Volts

Entry Requirements
Entry Visa required for all nationalities. It is recommended to inquire at the China Representative Office of your country.

Health
No vaccinations required

Language
Chinese is the official language while English is widely spoken.

Time Zone
Beijing local time ( GMT + 8 :00)

Weather
Summer (from May to September) average temperature is +24 °C
Winter (from November to March) average temperature is -1 °C

Important Numbers

Nationwide
Police: 110
Weather forecast: 12121
First aid: 120
Air China ticket booking: 4008100999
National tourism complaints: (010) 65201028, 6520 1029

Beijing
Capital Airport airline info: 6454 1100
Beijing Railway Station inquiries: 5101 9999,5183 5242 (Chinese)
Beijing West Railway Station inquiries: 5182 6263 (Chinese)