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China

Travel Factsheet • Asia

CNY
Currency
Mandarin
Language
+86
Calling Code
R
Drives On
Emergency Numbers
Police: 110 Ambulance: 120

Entry Requirements

Visa: Visa required for most international travelers; eVisa options available for some countries.
Passport: 6 months validity

Money & Costs

Cards: Mixed
ATMs: High
Daily Budget: $80
Tipping: Tipping is not customary, but appreciated in tourist areas.

Health & Safety

Doctors: Rare
Pharmacy: Limited hours

Essential Phrases

Hello 你好
Goodbye 再见
Please 请
Thank you 谢谢
Sorry 对不起

Things to Avoid

Not respecting local customsUnderestimating language barriersIgnoring safety advisories Don't discuss: PoliticsDon't discuss: Tiananmen square

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