China
The Facts
Population: 1.3 billion
Capital: Beijing
Currency: Known as Renminbi (RMB), or 'People's Money'. Formally, the basic unit of currency is the Yuan.
Language(s): The official language of China and that most commonly spoken in Beijing is Mandarin. Some English is spoken in hotels and at tourist sites.
Time Difference: GMT +8 hours
International dialling code: +86
Paperwork: A visa is required in order to be able to visit China. Kuoni will arrange this for you and full details will be sent by us or your charity well in advance of your trip.
Health: There's no reason to be overly preoccupied about your health when visiting China. No vaccinations are required before you go to China, unless you are travelling from an area where yellow fever is endemic. However, hepatitis A jab is recommended. We recommend you check with your GP who will advise you of the up to date requirements.
