Information

and Tips of China Travel

Passport

A passport is required for most international travel, so make sure yours is up-to-date. Visitors to mainland China require a passport that is valid for at least six months prior to entry.

Visa

Almost all travelers have to obtain a visa from a Chinese embassies and consulates, and through authorized tour operators and visa agents, before to enter the People's Republic of China.

Climate

China has a climate dominated by dry seasons and wet monsoons, which leads to clear temperature differences in winter and summer.

Currency

The base unit of Chinese Currency is the Yuan , formally called the renminbi (CNY) and colloquially known as kuai.

Time Difference

The time difference between France and China is 6 hours.

Beliefs

Chinese religion hasn‘t been characterized as an organized or integrated system of practices and beliefs.

Electricity

The electricity in China is generally 220V, 50HZ, AC (Hong Kong is 200V; Taiwan is 110V).If you travel to China and wish to bring electric devices for use during your stay, a transformer, which can

Telephone

The International Subscriber Dialing code (or the country calling code) for China is 86.
To call China from France:00- 86 -Area Code - local number
To call France From China:00 - 33 - Area Co

Travel advice to Tibet

The Chinese authorities are limiting access to Tibet by foreign tourists. They periodically prohibit travel to Tibet for foreign nationals.

Mountain Sickness in Tibet

An altitude over 3,000 meters (9,843 feet) is usually defined as high altitude.

General Information of China

Official name : The People's Republic of China