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 Mastercard, 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 porters and housemaids. 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.