Asia

China

Discover the Middle Kingdom
Capital:
Beijing

Language

Mandarin

Socket

Type A, C & I

Currency

Yuan (CNY)

Best time to travel

April-June, September-November

China is a land of superlatives with 5,000 years of history, futuristic megacities and a culture that connects East and West. Every region offers unique experiences.

Attractions

Beijing impresses with the Forbidden City, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. Shanghai shows modern China with the Pudong skyline and historic Bund promenade.

Xi'an is famous for the Terracotta Army. Guilin offers spectacular karst landscapes. Chengdu is home to the pandas. Hong Kong (SAR) perfectly combines East and West.

Tipping

Tipping is uncommon in traditional China. In international hotels and restaurants 10% are sometimes expected. Tour guides: 50-100 yuan per day. Massage: 10-20 yuan. In Hong Kong 10% are standard.

Traffic Rules

Highway: 80-120 km/h
Country roads: 60-80 km/h
Urban areas: 30-70 km/h
Expressway: 100-120 km/h

Important: Right-hand traffic. International driving licenses are not recognized - Chinese license needed. Alcohol limit: 0.2 per thousand (very strict).

Currency & Payment

China uses the Yuan (CNY). WeChat Pay and Alipay dominate - QR code payments everywhere. Cash is accepted less often. Foreign cards often don't work - cash important for tourists.

注意 (Attention): VPN needed for Google, Facebook, WhatsApp! WeChat is indispensable.

Important Phone Numbers

Emergency: 110 (Police), 119 (Fire), 120 (Ambulance)
Foreigner Hotline: 12308
Beijing United Family: +86 10 5927 7000
Taxi Service: 96103

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