Travel Guide 2014

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Visa-vis
All visitors to China need a
visa with the exception of
citizens of Singapore, Brunei
and Japan. For further info,
visit
Air time
4 to 7 hours from Singapore.
Cash & cards
The official currency in China
is the Renminbi (RMB); the
basic unit of this currency is
the Yuan. Credit card use is
largely limited to high-end
hotels, restaurants and shops
so do carry cash. You will
find ATMs in most major
towns throughout China.
Weather report
Visit during the spring and
summer seasons, though
weather varies enormously
depending on the location. It
can be bitterly cold between
December and February,
especially in the north,
where temperatures can
get down to -40° Celsius.
In the south, Hong Kong’s
best weather is generally
from March to May and
November to December.
Mother tongue
The official language
of China is Mandarin.
Cantonese is the other main
At a glance
China
language, serving as the
predominant language of
Hong Kong, Macau and
Guangdong province.
First words
Hello: Ni hao
What is your name?
Nı jiào shén me míngzi?
My name is __: Wo jiào __
How much? Duoshao?
Thank you: Xiè xie
Yes: Shì de
No thank you: Búyào xièxie