China Travel Information
China Holiday Dates
New Year - January 1, 2010
Chinese New Year Holiday – February 13-15, 2010
Ching Ming Festival Holiday - April 5, 2010
Labour Day Holiday - May 1, 2010
Dragon Boat Festival Holiday - June 16, 2010
Mid-Autumn Festival - September 22, 2010
National Day – October 1-3, 2010
Hong Kong Holiday Dates
New Year - January 1, 2010
Chinese New Year Holiday - February 13-16, 2010
Easter Holiday - April 2-5, 2010
Ching Ming Festival - April 6, 2010
Labour Day – May 1, 2010
The Buddha's Birthday - May 21, 2010
Dragon Boat Festival - June 16, 2010
HKSAR Establishment Day - July 1, 2010
The day following Mid Autumn Festival - September 23, 2010
National Day – October 1, 2010
Chung Yeung Festival - October 16, 2010
Christmas – December 25-27, 2010
Local Time
GMT +8 (China has only one time zone)
Money
China – Yuan (¥), generally ¥1 = HK$1, recently ¥ is slightly higher than HK$.
Hong Kong – HK$7.8 = US$1, pegged rate
Hotels in Hong Kong usually offer money change service, but at a less attractive rate. Hotels in China generally don’t have much cash available for exchange service. You are suggested to get money change at the airport.
Credit cards in Hong Kong are widely used, but not in mainland China.
Electricity
China - 220 to 240 V. (photo left & right)
Hong Kong – 250 V. (photo left)Internet Access
Five star hotels usually provide internet access within guest rooms. For smaller hotels, you can pay a little fee to use their business centre to access internet. Internet café is popular in Hong Kong. You can easily find Pacific Coffee, Starbucks, Mix and many others at the airport and within the city. Emergency Help
China - 110
Hong Kong – 999 Smoking Law
China doesn't imply any standard rule. Hong Kong doesn’t allow smoking within restaurants, indoor public areas and some designated outdoor public areas, such as parks. Tipping Policy
Fine dining restaurants usually add 10% service fee to your bill. You can pay a little extra if you really appreciate the service. Hotel bell boys would expect some tipping. I would suggest paying ¥5 in China and HK$10 for Hong Kong. No tipping is necessary for taxi drivers.
China Travel FAQ
What is the best season to go?
Spring (April/May) and autumn (September/October) are the best seasons to visit China in terms of weather. Number of tourists won’t be too numerous and hotels won’t raise their rate except for special events.What are the best souvenirs to buy?
Beijing – cultural stuff
Xian – tri-colour horse
Guilin – chili sauce
Hong Kong – gold jewellery + anything
China travel information: Hong Kong Shopping Guide
Can I bargain while shopping?
It depends. Not in shopping malls. In China, DO NOT bargain if you don’t intend to buy. For fragile products like tri-colour horses, try not to touch them or take extra care when touching them. You’ll be in great trouble if the product got broken during the bargaining process.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes. Hospitalization in China is expensive. You must pay first and claim for reimbursement after returning to your home country.
Do I need a China Visa?
Yes. You would need one and you can apply a China Visa Online
Can I drink tap water?
No. On the land of China, Hong Kong and Macau, you must drink boiled water only.
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