Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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EXCHANGE RATES
Australia
A$1
¥6.32
Canada
C$1
¥6.70
Euro Zone
€1
¥10.36
Japan
¥100
¥6.50
New Zealand
NZ$1 ¥5.58
UK
UK£1 ¥15.22
USA
US$1 ¥7.72
For current exchange rates see
www.xe.com
.
What to Bring
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Passport
You'll need it to enter the country and to register at hotels and
some internet cafes.
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Money belt
Petty theft is a small but significant risk on buses and at train
stations.
»
Travel insurance
Essential.
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A good book
For those long-distance bus journeys.
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Mandarin phrasebook
English won't get you far, even on the beaten path.
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Hiking or waterproof boots
You may not be able to find your shoe size in
China.
Arriving in China
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Beijing Capital Airport
AIRPORT EXPRESS
To subway lines 2, 10 and 13 every 15 minutes; 6am to
10.30pm.
