China Things To Know
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There are certain things to know in China before heading or making a trip to China.
The GovernmentChina has Socialist Republic form of Government. Hu Jintao is the present President and Wen Jiabao is the Premier.
Official Name: People's Republic of China
Official Capital: Beijing
Official Currency: Yuan
Official Language: Standard Chinese or Mandarin
DemographyArea: 9,596,960 sq km
Population: 1,313,973,000
Religion: 59% non-religious. Buddhism has the largest number of followers.
Ethnic Groups: Han Chinese 91.9%, Zhuang, Uygur, Hui, Yi, Tibetan, Miao, Manchu, Mongol, Buyi, Korean and other minority groups
ClimateClimate of China also show diversity like its ethnic group population. In the northern part temperature is moderate while in the Central zone it changes to temperate. In the southern part of China climate is subtropical.
Business HoursBanks: 0800-1700 Monday-Friday
Shops: 0900-1900 All Days
PassportsFor traveling to China one required a valid passport and be ensure about its expiry period. In addition to passport visitor must hold a visa issued by the Chinese authorities. Visas are required for Canadian and US citizens.
VaccinationsYellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is must for the tourist coming from the infected area. Usually there is no need for evidence of inoculations for entering China.
PhotographyExcept military installations you can photograph most of the things. But it is advisable to ask for permission of the subject. It's better to bring your own supply of batteries, flashbulbs, films etc.
Travellers ChequesBank of America, Thomas Cook, American Express and 60-odd more travellers' cheques from all over the world are accepted.
ClothingChoose lightweight clothes made of cotton and linen for summer season. For winters light jackets and sweaters are enough.
Narcotics, pornography, firearms, inflammatory political or evangelical literature, and contraband are all absolutely forbidden.
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