China
The head of state: President 
The primary organs of state power are the National People's Congress (NPC), the President, and the State Council.
Capital: Beijing
Official language: Chinese
Information about country
Currency
Climate
Official holidays
Work Hours
Communication
Information about country
There are no countries which stimulate such interest as China for the last decades. It is a surprising country with mysterious and powerful ancient culture, with the varied nature.
In this country all is majestic and shock imagination -the Great Chinese plain, landscapes such as the Takla-Makan and the Gobi Desert, great plateau of Tibet, bordered with Himalayas, endless plateaus and green cavities.China has one of the world's oldest and continuous civilizations, consisting of states and cultures dating back more than six millennia.
The various and characteristic way of life of Chinese people became an important part of its culture and at the same time-of tourist resources. The way of life of the Chinese people is remarkable for oriental color. Its habitation, feed, clothes, entertainments, dispositions and manners is all reflects history of Chinese nation, opens slightly its spiritual and moral look
Currency
The currency in mainland China is the Renminbi. The primary unit for the Renminbi is the Yuan. One Yuan is divided into 10 jiao, which is further subdivided into 10 fen. Money is issued in notes of 1, 2, 5, 10, 50 and 100 Yuan. There are no coins. Foreign currency and traveler's checks can be converted at hotels. ATMs are widely available in malls and on main streets. These machines distribute payment in Chinese currency only. Major credit cards are accepted at most mid-range to top-end hotels and some department stores, although most transactions in China require cash. Businesses that accept credit cards will have credit card signs in plain view. Credit cards cannot be used to purchase transportation services, such as airline tickets.
Civil electrical power: AC 220 V, 50 Hz (bathrooms of many luxury and medium-grade hotels may have 110-volt sockets).
Climate
China lies mainly in the northern temperate zone under the influence of monsoon. From September and October to March and April next year monsoon blow from
Siberia and the Mongolia Plateau into China and decrease in force as it goes southward, causing dry and cold winter in the country and a temperature difference of 40 degree centigrade between the north and south. The temperature in China in the winter is 5 to 18 degree centigrade lower than that in other countries on the same latitude in winter. Monsoon blows into China from the ocean in summer, bringing with them warm and wet currents, thus rain. Great differences in climate are found from region to region owing to China's extensive territory and complex topography. The northern part of Heilongjiang Province in northeast China has no summer, Hainan Island has a long summer but no winter; the Huaihe River valley features four distinct seasons; the western part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is covered by snow all year round; the southern part of the Yunan-Guizhou Plateau is spring-like all the year; and the northwestern inland region sees a great drop of temperature in the day. Annual precipitation also varies greatly from region to region; it is as high as 1,500 millimeters along the southeastern coast. Decreasing landward, it is less than 50 millimeters in northwest China
Official holidays:
January 1 New Year's Day:
Between January and February Chinese Lunar New Year's Day:The exact date varies, depends on the Lunar Calendar,
May 1 Labor Day:
4 April Qing Ming Festival (A day to honor the dead. Most businesses close.)
1-2 May May Day/International Labor Day (Government offices, banks and most businesses close.)
4 May Youth Day Commemorates 1919 student demonstrations. Half-day school holiday, large celebrations at Tiananmen Square
3 June Anniversary of Tiananmen Square Massacre (1989) Protests are possible, especially in and around universities
22 June Tuen Ng (Dragon Boat) Festival Most businesses and banks, and some government offices close
1 July Anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party and the return of Hong Kong to Chinese Rule Non-holiday observance Celebrations may affect city and transportation operations
1 August Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Day Government offices, banks and most businesses close
28 September Mid-Autumn Festival some businesses close.
1 - 2 October National Day commemorates the founding of the People's Republic of China. Government offices, banks and most businesses close
Work Hours:
Most stores are open weekdays and Saturdays from 0800 or 0900 until 1800 or 1900. Many businesses shut down for a few hours in the afternoon. Some businesses are closed on Wednesday afternoons, but offer hours on Sunday mornings
Communication
Fire department 119, Police 110, Ambulance 120, Info 117, Weather 121
[Tags: Tours to China]
Туры в Китай (Russian version)
The primary organs of state power are the National People's Congress (NPC), the President, and the State Council.
Capital: Beijing
Official language: Chinese
Information about country
Currency
Climate
Official holidays
Work Hours
Communication
Information about country
There are no countries which stimulate such interest as China for the last decades. It is a surprising country with mysterious and powerful ancient culture, with the varied nature.
In this country all is majestic and shock imagination -the Great Chinese plain, landscapes such as the Takla-Makan and the Gobi Desert, great plateau of Tibet, bordered with Himalayas, endless plateaus and green cavities.China has one of the world's oldest and continuous civilizations, consisting of states and cultures dating back more than six millennia.The various and characteristic way of life of Chinese people became an important part of its culture and at the same time-of tourist resources. The way of life of the Chinese people is remarkable for oriental color. Its habitation, feed, clothes, entertainments, dispositions and manners is all reflects history of Chinese nation, opens slightly its spiritual and moral look
Currency
The currency in mainland China is the Renminbi. The primary unit for the Renminbi is the Yuan. One Yuan is divided into 10 jiao, which is further subdivided into 10 fen. Money is issued in notes of 1, 2, 5, 10, 50 and 100 Yuan. There are no coins. Foreign currency and traveler's checks can be converted at hotels. ATMs are widely available in malls and on main streets. These machines distribute payment in Chinese currency only. Major credit cards are accepted at most mid-range to top-end hotels and some department stores, although most transactions in China require cash. Businesses that accept credit cards will have credit card signs in plain view. Credit cards cannot be used to purchase transportation services, such as airline tickets.
Civil electrical power: AC 220 V, 50 Hz (bathrooms of many luxury and medium-grade hotels may have 110-volt sockets).
Climate
China lies mainly in the northern temperate zone under the influence of monsoon. From September and October to March and April next year monsoon blow from
Siberia and the Mongolia Plateau into China and decrease in force as it goes southward, causing dry and cold winter in the country and a temperature difference of 40 degree centigrade between the north and south. The temperature in China in the winter is 5 to 18 degree centigrade lower than that in other countries on the same latitude in winter. Monsoon blows into China from the ocean in summer, bringing with them warm and wet currents, thus rain. Great differences in climate are found from region to region owing to China's extensive territory and complex topography. The northern part of Heilongjiang Province in northeast China has no summer, Hainan Island has a long summer but no winter; the Huaihe River valley features four distinct seasons; the western part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is covered by snow all year round; the southern part of the Yunan-Guizhou Plateau is spring-like all the year; and the northwestern inland region sees a great drop of temperature in the day. Annual precipitation also varies greatly from region to region; it is as high as 1,500 millimeters along the southeastern coast. Decreasing landward, it is less than 50 millimeters in northwest ChinaOfficial holidays:
January 1 New Year's Day:
Between January and February Chinese Lunar New Year's Day:The exact date varies, depends on the Lunar Calendar,
May 1 Labor Day:
4 April Qing Ming Festival (A day to honor the dead. Most businesses close.)1-2 May May Day/International Labor Day (Government offices, banks and most businesses close.)
4 May Youth Day Commemorates 1919 student demonstrations. Half-day school holiday, large celebrations at Tiananmen Square
3 June Anniversary of Tiananmen Square Massacre (1989) Protests are possible, especially in and around universities
22 June Tuen Ng (Dragon Boat) Festival Most businesses and banks, and some government offices close
1 July Anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party and the return of Hong Kong to Chinese Rule Non-holiday observance Celebrations may affect city and transportation operations
1 August Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Day Government offices, banks and most businesses close
28 September Mid-Autumn Festival some businesses close.
1 - 2 October National Day commemorates the founding of the People's Republic of China. Government offices, banks and most businesses close
Work Hours:
Most stores are open weekdays and Saturdays from 0800 or 0900 until 1800 or 1900. Many businesses shut down for a few hours in the afternoon. Some businesses are closed on Wednesday afternoons, but offer hours on Sunday mornings
Communication
Fire department 119, Police 110, Ambulance 120, Info 117, Weather 121
[Tags: Tours to China]
Туры в Китай (Russian version)
