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:
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 | Singapore | 11:30AM |
| Addis Ababa | 7:00AM | Lima | 11:00PM* | Tehran | 7:30AM |
| Algiers | 5:00AM | London | 4:00AM | Tokyo | 1:00PM |
| Amsterdam | 5:00AM | Manila | 12:00PM | Vancouver | 8:00PM* |
| Ankara | 6:00AM | Moscow | 7:00AM | Vienna | 5:00AM |
| Baghdad | 7:00AM | Melbourne | 2:00PM | Washington,D.C. | 11:00PM* |
| Bangkok | 11:00AM | Montreal | 11:00PM* | Zurich | 5:00AM |
| Beijing | 12:00PM | New York | 11:00PM* | ||
| 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* |
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.
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.
| 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 |
| 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
China Resource Building
Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: 2827 1811
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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| 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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