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COMMUNICATIONS Telephone Country code: 86. Public telephones are available in post offices, hotels and shops displaying a telephone unit sign and at roadside kiosks. Mobile Telephone Roaming agreements exist with most major international mobile phone PAGE 3 companies. Coverage is good in towns and cities throughout the country, Population | Time | Visas with sporadic coverage in rural areas. Insurance | History PAGE 4-6 Internet WHAT TO PACK History Internet is available in many areas of China; there are Internet cafes in Comfortable dress is most PAGE 7 Beijing and many other main towns and cities. appropriate when traveling in Government | Language China. Casual slacks/skirts, PAGE 8 Post shirts/blouses, and longer- Climate Service to USA takes approximately 4-7 days. Most hotels have a 'mail' length shorts are acceptable. Since you are likely to come PAGE 9 drop. All postal communications to China should be addressed 'People's The Land | People | Religion Republic of China'. across a variety of weather during your visit, we suggest PAGE 10 that you maximize the Post office hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am - 7:00pm Currency | Credit Cards versatility of your travel Changing Money | Tipping Media wardrobe by packing PAGE 11 lightweight clothing that can Etiquette | Health & Vaccinations China's media are tightly controlled by the country's leadership. The be worn in layers. (Heavy industry has been opened up in the areas of distribution and advertising clothing is necessary only if PAGE 12 but not in editorial content and access to foreign news providers is limited. Communications | What to Pack you are traveling in the winter In general, the press report on corruption and inefficiency among officials, months or along the Silk PAGE 13 but they avoid criticism of the Communist Party. Road.) Clothing made of Shopping | Customs "breathable" fabric (such as PAGE 14-15 ELECTRICITY cotton or wool) is generally the Food & Drinks Before traveling you need to know not only the type of electric plug and most comfortable. A warm socket in your destination but also the voltage of the electric power, the sweater or jacket can be useful PAGE 16-17 frequency (Hertz) and any special requirements like fuses or earth at any time of the year. Other Culture & The Arts | Religion connections that may interfere with the use of your equipment. Please items include Lip balm, Sun remember that simple adapters do not convert voltage or frequency, and Block, hat, sunglasses, warm incorrect use may not only keep you from using your equipment but also jacket, rain poncho, a good pair damage it or even cause personal injuries. Using a plug adapter just of walking shoes, mosquito changes the shape of the prongs. Countries with different voltages and repellent, camera and batteries. frequencies may use similar plugs, so check to need if you need a power converter and not simply a plug adapter. DRUGS Prescription drugs - It is Voltage/Frequency: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Flat prongs, inverted "V" recommended to travel with positioned, with earth connector. prescriptions for any drugs you are required to travel with for your personal health.