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66 Min Zu East Road,
Qing Shan District, Baotou,
014030 Inner Mongolia, China
T: (86 472) 599 8888
F: (86 472) 599 8999
Local Time
11.01pm (GMT+8)

Local Weather
High: 5C/41F
Low: -8C/18F
Facts for the Traveller
At a Glance

“Baotou” in Mongolian means “place that has deer”, and is therefore known as “Deer City.”  Famous for its iron and steel industry, Baotou is also known as the “Steel City.” With a particularly advantageous geographical location, Baotou has long been recognized as an important centre for fur and food distribution.

Baotou has six districts, two banners and one county. The city has a resident population of just over 2.43 million, and covers an area of 27,691 square kilometres. Baotou won a UN-Habitat Award in 2002. The city has more than 30 urban parks and plazas, covering 133 hectares.

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LanguageMandarinPopulation2.43 millionTime ZoneGMT +8 hoursMeasuresMetric SystemVoltage220 voltsMobile PhonesGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
Visas

All international travellers require visas although Brunei, Japan, or Singapore passport holders are able to enjoy visa-free access to China for up to 15 days.

Standard 30-day, single-entry visas can be issued in three to five working days from most Chinese embassies, and must be used within three months of the date of issue. Longer visas are often more difficult to obtain.

For further details, consult with your travel agent, China International Travel Service, China Travel Service, or any Chinese embassy or consulate.

Visa Requirements from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
Currency

The Chinese currency is known as the renminbi (RMB). The basic unit of money itself is called the Yuan (CNY). Credit cards are accepted in major hotels and shopping malls.

Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.RMB 1.00 equals:
.14
US Dollar (USD)
.15
Australian Dollar (AUD)
.10
Euro (EUR)
.09
British Pound (GBP)
1.10
Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
6.56
Indian Rupee (INR)
12.72
Japanese Yen (JPY)
.19
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
.20
Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Taxes
A standard hotel service charge of 10 percent applies.
Tipping
Tipping is not necessary in China.
Business Hours
Bank Hours9am to 5.30pmOffice Hours8.30am to 12pm
1pm to 5.30pm
Shop HoursSummer 9am to 8.30pm
Winter 9am to 7.30pm
Public Health
It is advisable to ensure that all food is well cooked and to consume only bottled mineral water.
Dress
Lightweight clothing is generally ideal during warmer months, although it is advisable to take warmer clothing when visiting the highland areas. A shirt and tie is normal office attire and is appropriate dress for business meeting and social situations.
Weather
Located in the south of the Mongolian Plateau with an average altitude of 1,000 metres, Baotou has a semi-arid continental climate. Highest temperatures average 21C and with lowest temperatures averaging - 12C.
Five-Day Forecast
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Tomorrow
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Mostly Cloudy

Mostly Cloudy

Turning out cloudy
High: 5C
Low: -8C
High: 41F
Low: 18F
Sunny

Sunny

Plenty of sun
High: 4C
Low: -7C
High: 39F
Low: 19F
Mostly Cloudy

Mostly Cloudy

Mostly cloudy
High: 3C
Low: -9C
High: 37F
Low: 16F
Sunny

Sunny

Plenty of sunshine
High: 1C
Low: -10C
High: 34F
Low: 14F
Mostly Sunny

Mostly Sunny

Mostly sunny
High: 3C
Low: -8C
High: 37F
Low: 18F
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