Useful Information about Beijing
Climate and Clothing
August is late-summer in Beijing, with an average temperature of 26.6 degrees Celsius. Light clothes and a suit for formal occasions would be appropriate.
Currency and Exchange
Major credit cards like card, American Express and Visa are accepted in most big shopping centers and hotels. Major currencies can be changed into Chinese yuan (RMB) at the airport, hotels or the Bank of China at a rate of about US$1.00 to RMB8.00.
Time Difference
China Time is 8 hours ahead of GMT.
Electricity
The local voltage is 200-240 volts AC.
Telecommunications
Modern telecommunication facilities such as International Direct Dial, Internet access and fax are available in the hotels.
Tipping(小费)
Tipping is not expected by service attendants in China, except for some tour guides, hotel
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Useful Information about Beijing
Climate and clothing: In August, wearing light clothes and a suit for (46) would be appropriate.
Currency and exchange: Major currency can be changed into RMB at the airport, hotels and the (47) .
Time Difference: China Time is (48) ahead of GMT.
Telecommunications: International Direct Dial, (49) and fax are available in the hotels.
Tipping: Some tour guides, hotel porters and (50) may expect tipping.