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Group Tour & Individual Tour

What is the best way to see China – Individual or Group Travel? Many foreigners find it very difficult in this decision making process. Of course both have their merit and demerit points. It all depends largely on what kind of experience a traveler would want to have and the kind of traveler one is. Listed below are some of the advantages for each of the tours and we hope they are able to help in your decision making.

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Adoption in China

adoptionAccording to the Adoption Law of the People's Republic of China, foreigners can adopt children (male or female) in China. In China, children under the age of 14 in the following categories may be adopted: • Orphans who have lost their parents; • Abandoned children whose birth parents cannot be fo…
   

China Weights & Measures

China follows the metric system for weights and measurements. Note conversion tables below.

Unit of Weights and Measures

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Insurance

Bon VoyageMore and more families are choosing to travel during their vacations. Although visiting new places is rewarding and exciting, sometimes unexpected contingencies occur that put a damper on your trip. Thus, to minimize unplanned damage and loss, travel insurance offers a safeguard, providing immediate…
   

Health & Medical Service

China is a country with a remarkably healthy population despite its climatic variations. However, with such a vast territory, standards of hygiene can and do vary from place to place. With this in mind, visitors should be aware of potential hazards and make proper preparation before coming.

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Group Tour & Individual Tour

What is the best way to see China – Individual or Group Travel? Many foreigners find it very difficult in this decision making process. Of course both have their merit and demerit points. It all depends largely on what kind of experience a traveler would want to have and the kind of traveler one is. Listed below are some of the advantages for each of the tours and we hope they are able to help in your decision making.

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Electricity

20081113124051Domestic electricity supply voltage varies between countries. Over 30 countries (including those in North America) use a voltage of 110V~130V, while another 120 countries (including most of Europe), use a voltage of 220V~230V. The electricity in China is generally 220V, 50HZ, AC (Hong Kong is 200V; …
   

Drinking Water

Unlike in most western countries, the tap water in China is undrinkable before it is boiled.

Drinking Water in Hotels
Hotel rooms often feature a water dispenser which delivers both cool and hot potable water. However, some hotels have no water dispenser but are instead equipped with a water heater or thermos. You can use the water heater to boil water or use the water directly from the thermos. If the water in the thermos has run out, you can ask a waiter to refill it. In some cases, four- or five-star hotels may supply high-quality mineral water for free or for a minimal charge. The tap water in the hotels can be used to brush teeth.

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Time Zone of China

Geographically, China covers five time zones (Zhongyuan Time Zone, Longshu Time Zone, Tibet Time Zone, Kunlun Time Zone and Changbai Time Zone). However, the standard times used in Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan Province are the same, for they are all in the same time zone (UTC+8), 8 hours ahead of the Universal Time Coordinated.

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Business Hours

The Chinese government stipulates a five-day workweek with no more than 8 hours a day and no more than 44 hours a week in the Labor Law of People's Republic of China.

The regular working time generally is from Monday to Friday, with Saturday and Sunday off. The Chinese people usually work between 08:00 and 18:00 each day, with a lunch break from 12:00 to 14:00. However, local variations may occur due to the time difference or policy in different cities. For instance, the working day in Xinjiang usually starts from 09:00 or 10:00 due to its longitude.

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