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Things to Know about Lanzhou, China
Foreign Exchange
The official currency of China is the Renminbi (RMB).
Foreign currency exchange services are available at airports and hotels.
As of first quarter of 2004 the exchange rate between US dollar and RMB was
US$1 = RMB 8,29. Credit cards, such as Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club and
American Express, are widely accepted at hotels, department stores, shops,
restaurants and other places of entertainment.
Excursions
The first segment of this event, field study tours (2 days at the
beginning) will be organized and sponsored by the host organization for
25-26 October 2004. The detailed schedule and destination of the filed study
tours will be informed at the beginning of the event, and will be made
available at the above-mentioned web site, in due course.
Weather
The weather in Beijing in late October is clear. The average
temperature is 5 °C to 15°C. A long-sleeved jacket may be appropriate.
Generally speaking, rain is not expected at that time of the year in
Beijing. The meeting rooms are air-controlled.
Electricity
Electricity supply in China is 220 volts at 60 Hz. Participants are advised to check
the voltage before using appliances. It is recommended that participants bring converters
or adapters.
Time
Beijing standard time is 8 hours ahead of GMT.
| Time difference from: |
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| Sydney, Australia |
2 hours ahead of Beijing |
| Manila, Philippines |
no time difference |
| Bangkok, Thailand |
1 hour behind Beijing |
| New Delhi, India |
3 hours behind Beijing |
| Zurich, Switzerland* |
7 hours behind Beijing |
| New York, NY, USA* |
13 hours behind Beijing |
| Mexico City, Mexico* |
14 hours behind Beijing |
| San Francisco, CA, USA* |
16 hours behind Beijing |
* this city will no longer be observing Daylight Savings Time (DST) in
late October
Internet Access
TBD
Catering Services
There are a number of restaurants in the hotels and surrounding areas. Restaurant
information is available at hotel front desks.
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