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As the capital of China, Beijing is one of the world’s truly imposing cities, with long history & more than 17 million population. It’s also been the cultural, political and economic center as well as transportation hub since A.D. 938 (Later Jin Dynasty).
For centuries, Beijing has been the primary capital in China. As such an essential role in geographical location and enriched history, Beijing is presenting past and present lifestyle of old China and new development. With combination of traditional Chinese way and foreign culture, Beijing remains mysterious but charming as times goes by.
Beijing, a dynamic city where the old and new intermingle, becomes unparalleled for visitors all over the world to explore its ancient & modern.
Climate & Clothing
The city’s climate is deeply influenced by monsoon as typical humid continental climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and harshly cold, windy & dry winters. Average temperature in June/July is around 18 to 30 °C (65 to 86 °F), while average temperature in Oct. /Nov. is about 8 to 20 °C (46 to 66 °F). Suggestion for clothing is dress in layers.
Language
The official language is Mandarin. People in urban area of Beijing may speak Beijing dialect, which is phonological basis of Standard Mandarin but highly alike with each other.
Currency
The official currency in China is Renminbi (sign: ¥; code: CNY))
1 USD≒6.7 CNY
1 EURO≒8.8 CNY
1 JPY≒0.079 CNY
1 KRW≒0.0058 CNY
Service Charge
There will be 10% or 15% extra charge of tax or service fee in all four-, five-star hotels and some of high-end restaurants, which applies to the accommodations and food; fore the rest, the consumer taxes are included with the price tag.
Electricity
Voltage in China is 220V, 50Hz. Most of the hotels in China have both 110V and 220V electrical outlets in the bathrooms, while only usually 220V sockets available in guest rooms. However, the shape of a socket varies between countries, a portable plug adaptor may be necessary.
Time Zone
China Standard Time (CST) (UTC/GMT+8)
Dialing Code
International Regional Code: +86 10 (Beijing)
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