Capital City: Beijing
Main Cities: Shanghai, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Dongguan, Taipei, Chengdu, Wuhan, Hangzhou, Chongqing, Tianjin, Shenzhen, Nanjing & Shenyang.
Major Airports: Beijing Capital International Airport, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
Main Religions: Officially atheist, Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, Islam (over 22 million), Catholicism (over 4 million) and Protestantism (over 10 million).
People: Han Chinese (93.3%), plus 55 ethnic groups like Miao, Li, Mongolian.
Languages: Mandarin Chinese based on Beijing dialect, plus local dialects.
Famous Local Cuisines: Wontons, Dumplings, Chow Mein, Peking Roasted Duck, Gong Bao Chicken and etc.
Celebrations: Chinese Dragon Boat Festivals (6 June – 6 July), Mid – Autumn Festival (26 – 27 September), Hungry Ghost Festival (July or August) etc.
Climate: Mainly continental monsoon climate.
Weather: China is a vast country with a wide range of climatic conditions (4 seasons). Best time to visiting the north, south & central regions are during spring and autumn when daytime temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C. In the north, winters can be extremely cold and can drop to -20°C at night in Beijing. Summers (May-August) can be equally harsh with temperatures up to 38°C.
Currency: Renminbi/Yuan (¥, CNY)
Health: As a general precaution, travellers should visit their personal physician or travel health clinic 4-8 weeks before departure to determine which immunizations or medications, if any, are required.
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Visa Information: Single-entry visas to China for stays up to 30 days are usually valid for 3 months from the date of issue. Check with the nearest diplomatic or consular mission for the latest update.
Time Zone: UTC +8, same as Malaysia.
Popular Destinations: Pudong Skyline, Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Huangshan, Terracotta Army, Victoria Harbour, Forbidden City & Great Wall of China.
How to Get There (Plane): Main international gateways to mainland China are Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Airlines that can be used are Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Garuda Indonesia & Korean Air.
