2008 - Beijing china

Travel, weather and general information

Visas

Information on Visas, Consular Offices and Embassies can be found at the following websites : http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjb/zwjg/
Please review the information carefully for required documentation.
Registered delegates will be asked to provide detailed information for visa’s and the invitation letter.

Expenses

Registration, meals and on-site accommodations at the Beijing Friendship Hotel will be provided at no charge by ICAV for approved registrants.  NOTE that you must make your own travel arrangements. Expense forms will be included in your Registration packages. 

Airport Transfers

Shuttle service from the Beijing International Airport to The Beijing Friendship Hotel and back will be arranged for incoming delegates. Registered delegates will be contacted by the organizing committee for their travel information.

Arrival

It is strongly recommended that international visitors allow at least one day adjusting to the time difference.
Medical and Travel Insurance
It is strongly recommended that international visitors carry travel insurance.
Health Requirements
No special vaccinations are required, but those who have travelled from an infected area before coming to China should have vaccination records available for a Health Declaration form upon arrival.

Electricity

Electrical appliances will require an adapter that can change the shape of the plug prongs, as well as an electrical voltage converter that will allow a normal 110-volt Canadian appliance to take 220 Volt Chinese current. Throughout China 220 volt is used, although 4 & 5-star hotels are wired for use of 110-volt electrical appliances.

Tipping & Gift-Giving

Tipping is not customary in China, but visitors should be aware that local attitudes on tipping are changing, and vary with the occasion. Many tourists bring along inexpensive gifts to show their appreciation to guides, drivers or others who have been helpful. To find out what is appropriate, it is best to ask a China tour operator, or check protocol with your guide while in China.

Money & Credit Cards

China's currency is the Renminbi (RMB), usually called the Yuan. Ten Jiao make up one Yuan. At present, the Yuan is worth about CAD $0.18, with slight daily fluctuations. The Bank of China has exchange desks for foreign currency and travellers cheques with convenient hours at all hotels, airports, Friendship Stores and others shopping areas. Visa, Master Card, American Express, Diner's Club, Federal Card, Million Card, and JCB credit cards are accepted at most hotels and state-run shops in the major cities. Some of the cards, like Visa and American Express can be used to get cash advance in the main office of the Bank of China. Travellers are advised to pay in Yuan when shopping in smaller shops, at restaurants, and in smaller hotels.

Departure Tax

When you depart China there is a 90 Yuan (CAD$16) departure tax. Departure tax on all other domestic flights is 50 Yuan (CAD$9). Fees must be paid in Chinese currency at a special airport tax desk before check in.

Temperatures

Weather for Beijing, CI
(Celsius) Current Conditions: Fog, 30 C Forecast: Fri - Partly Cloudy. High: 36 Low: 30 Sat - PM Thunderstorms. High: 32 Low: 23 Full Forecast at Yahoo! Weather (provided by The Weather Channel)
Sunrise	5:09 am
Sunset	7:30 pm
Last update	Fri, 30 Jul 2010 4:00 pm CST

Averages in Beijing, China

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