Travel Handbook
Language
Updated:2013-05-13 14:22Mandarin is possibly the most common spoken language in world, with over 1 billion speakers.
Chinese public holidays
Updated:2013-05-13 14:22China has 7 legal holidays in a year, including New Year's Day, Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, May Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day.
Climate in China
Updated:2013-05-13 14:22The differences in Chinese climates are vast, depending on the location of the provinces.
Tipping
Updated:2013-05-13 14:22In China, tipping is now accepted by tourist guides and bus drivers.
Photography
Updated:2013-05-13 14:22Taking photographs or videos of military installations is prohibited. Most museums, palaces, or temples will not allow photograph to be taken.
Medical Service
Updated:2013-05-13 14:22If traveling in the countryside, there may be no appropriate medical services beyond primary health care.
Media
Updated:2013-05-13 14:22China Daily, an English-language newspaper, is published in China daily.
Telecommunication
Updated:2013-05-13 14:22Domestic mail delivery is exceedingly fast and cheap.
Health
Updated:2013-05-13 14:22There are no special requirements of short-term travelers with the exception of those coming from or via an infected area.
Foreign Currency Conversion
Updated:2013-05-13 14:22Conversion services are available in China for most foreign currencies. The Chinese bank handles conversion of the above-mentioned foreign currencies into RMB or vice versa.
