COTA CICTP 2020-21 Venue Visa & Travel
China Visa Information
For information on how and where to apply for visa, please visit the "THE STATE COUNCIL, THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA" website at http://english.gov.cn/services/visitchina/
A complete list of all Chinese Embassies and consulates, including address and contact information, can be found at the website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, PRC.
If you need an invitation letter for applying the China Visa, please email the following information (in English) to zhengsi@seu.edu.cn :
- Last Name
- First Name
- Gender
- Nationality
- Arrival Date
- Departure Date
- Passport Number
- Passport Profile Picture
- Company Name
- Career Focus
- Job Title
- Contact Address
General Travelling Information
Currency and Banking
The official name for the currency of China is the renminbi and the ISO code for renminbi is CNY (an abbreviation for "Chinese Yuan"). Foreign currency can be exchanged for CNY at the airport, banks and hotels. Major credit cards are honored at most hotels. Banks usually open at 9:00 in the morning and close at 17:00 in the afternoon all working days.
Exchange rates:
Chinese Yuan
To make things easier for you, it is highly recommended you carry Chinese Yuan in cash, which will be used in small restaurants and taxi, although credit cards are acceptable by most hotels and restaurants. ATM is widely available throughout the city.
ATM Machine
Nanjing is a very ATM-friendly city. There are many banks with ATMs, but only about 50% of these accept foreign cards. The main foreign friendly ATMs are controlled by the Bank of China. Bank of China ATMs work in both Chinese and English (depending on your card), use the latest equipment, and are reasonably easy to find.
Electricity
Electricity is supplied at 220V, 50Hz AC throughout China. Major hotels usually provide 115V outlet for razor. Please note that plug adapters and converters might be required.
Safety and Security
In general China is a very safe country. However, be aware of pickpockets and be careful when crossing the road. Passports should be kept in the hotel safe until the departure day. Also note the serial numbers of your travellers checks if you are carrying those. We also recommend having copies of your passport and credit cards with you in case of loss or theft.
Tipping
Gratuities are not customary in China. However, in hotels and during group travels, tipping is practiced for porters, tour guides and drivers.
Time
China covers four time zones. Beijing time is the only official time throughout the country; punctuality is highly appreciated.
- China Standard Time (CST), UTC +8.
- No daylight saving time, same UTC offset all year.