Visas

Visas are required by all foreigners entering mainland China although, at this stage, visas are not required by Western nationals visiting Hong Kong and Macau. Travelers in transit can stay in China visa-free for up to 24 hours as long as they have an onward air ticket for a flight from China to another destination departing within that time period. Visas are available from Chinese embassies and consulates in most countries.

Time Zone: GMT/UTC +8 (The whole of China is set to Beijing time.)
Dialling Code: 86
Electricity: 220V ,50Hz
Weights & measures: Metric