Fuzhou is the rapidly growing capital of Fujian Province, which is
located on the scenic coast of southeast China near the island of Taiwan.
Apart from its economic and cultural sway as the region's largest city,
Fuzhou is known for its many hot springs and banyan trees that dot the
landscape.
Visas
All international travellers require visas although Brunei,
Japan, and 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.
View visa requirements from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
Currency
The Chinese currency is known as renminbi (RMB). Credit cards are accepted in major hotels as well as shopping malls.
Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.
RMB 1.00
equals:
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Exchange Rates
|
Currency
|
|
0.16
|
Australian Dollar
(AUD)
|
|
0.13
|
Euro
(EUR)
|
|
0.11
|
British Pound
(GBP)
|
|
1.25
|
Hong Kong Dollar
(HKD)
|
|
8.91
|
Indian Rupee
(INR)
|
|
16.56
|
Japanese Yen
(JPY)
|
|
0.20
|
New Zealand Dollar
(NZD)
|
|
0.20
|
Singapore Dollar
(SGD)
|
|
0.16
|
US Dollar
(USD)
|
Taxes
A 15% surcharge, inclusive of government tax,
is applicable in most hotels and some private restaurants.
Tipping
Many mid-range and top-end restaurants generally include their own
service charge which varies between establishments.
Tipping is discretionary as it is officially considered inappropriate
and is discouraged.
Business Hours
Bank Hours
8am - 5.30pm, Monday through Sunday (open until 6pm during summer months)
Office Hours
9am - 6pm, Monday through Friday
Shopping Hours
8.30am - 9pm, Monday through Sunday
Public Health
Visitors entering China are required to
complete a health declaration form. Check with your local doctor about your
vaccination requirements.
Shangri-La recommends you drink only boiled
or bottled water during your stay. Complimentary bottled drinking water is
available in every room.
Dress
Dress is generally informal in Fuzhou except on
social, diplomatic or government occasions when a suit and tie is appropriate.
Weather
Fuzhou has a warm weather
climate ranging from hot and humid during the summer – 29°C to 34°C (84°F to 92°F) – to temperate and mild during the winter –14°C to 19°C (57°F to 66°F).
Today
Showers
Rain and a thunderstorm in the afternoon
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High:
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25°C /
77°F
|
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Low:
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21°C /
69°F
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Tomorrow
Thunderstorms
A couple of heavy thunderstorms; cloudy
|
High:
|
27°C /
80°F
|
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Low:
|
21°C /
69°F
|
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Friday:
|
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Showers
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High:
27°C /
80°F
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Low:
20°C /
68°F
|
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Saturday:
|
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Intermittent Clouds
|
High:
28°C /
82°F
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Low:
20°C /
68°F
|
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Sunday:
|
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Mostly Cloudy
|
High:
27°C /
80°F
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Low:
21°C /
69°F
|