Manzhouli, which means "Luxuriant Spring Water" in Mongolian, is located in the northern part of Inner Mongolia near the border with Russia, and enjoys a mix of Chinese, Mongolian and Russian culture.
The city is dotted with many castle-like buildings. Matryoshka Square is famous for the large Russian matryoshka doll erected in the plaza.
The National Gate is a favourite site for tourists. In summer, the well-known Hulunbuir grassland with the meandering river is the signature attraction for visitors.
Apart from lots of scenic spots, the city has experienced a boom as a centre of border trade between China and Russia
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 unit of money in China 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
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Currency
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0.17
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Australian Dollar
(AUD)
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0.13
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Euro
(EUR)
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0.11
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British Pound
(GBP)
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1.25
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Hong Kong Dollar
(HKD)
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9.01
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Indian Rupee
(INR)
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16.50
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Japanese Yen
(JPY)
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0.20
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New Zealand Dollar
(NZD)
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0.20
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Singapore Dollar
(SGD)
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0.16
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US Dollar
(USD)
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Taxes
A 15% surcharge including government tax is applicable in some hotels.
Tipping
Many mid-range and top-end restaurants generally include their own service charge which varies between establishments.
Officially, tipping is considered inappropriate and is discouraged.
Business Hours
Bank Hours
8am - 12noon and 2.30pm - 5.30pm, Monday through Sunday.
There is a 24-hour ATM in the hotel lobby.
Office Hours
8am - 12noon and 2.30pm - 5.30pm, Monday through Friday
Shopping Hours
9am - 6pm or later throughout the week.
Opening hours may vary among department stores.
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 Manzhouli except on social, diplomatic or government occasions when a suit and tie is appropriate.
Winter requires heavy clothing, including coats, hats, and gloves as temperatures can drop to well below freezing with strong winds.
Light clothing is appropriate for the spring and summer months.
Weather
Manzhouli enjoys a temperate, continental, semi-arid climate with four seasons.
Summer temperatures range from 15ºC to 37ºC. Winters are extremely cold, with an average temperature range of -42ºC to -20ºC.
Today
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy, breezy and not as warm
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High:
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19°C /
66°F
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Low:
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5°C /
41°F
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Tomorrow
Mostly Cloudy
Sun giving way to increasing clouds
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High:
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21°C /
69°F
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Low:
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11°C /
51°F
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Sunday:
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Cloudy
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High:
25°C /
77°F
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Low:
13°C /
55°F
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Monday:
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Mostly Cloudy
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High:
25°C /
77°F
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Low:
12°C /
53°F
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Tuesday:
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Mostly Sunny
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High:
22°C /
71°F
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Low:
10°C /
50°F
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