Zhongshan is
an agricultural centre, producing significant supplies of rice, lychee, banana
and sugar cane. A city of wide boulevards and numerous monuments, it is just a short 1.5 hour short ferry ride from Hong Kong.
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
|
|
0.17
|
Australian Dollar
(AUD)
|
|
0.12
|
Euro
(EUR)
|
|
0.11
|
British Pound
(GBP)
|
|
1.25
|
Hong Kong Dollar
(HKD)
|
|
9.00
|
Indian Rupee
(INR)
|
|
16.42
|
Japanese Yen
(JPY)
|
|
0.20
|
New Zealand Dollar
(NZD)
|
|
0.20
|
Singapore Dollar
(SGD)
|
|
0.16
|
US Dollar
(USD)
|
Taxes
A 15%
surcharge including government tax is applicable in most hotels and some
private restaurants.
Tipping
Many
mid-range and top-end restaurants include their own service charge that varies
between establishments.
Officially,
tipping is considered inappropriate and is discouraged.
Business Hours
Bank Hours
8am - 5pm
Office Hours
8.30am - 5.30 pm (Office)
8am - 11.30am; 2.30pm - 5pm (Government)
Shop Hours
8.30am -
10pm, Monday to Sunday
Public Health
Visitors
entering China are required to complete a health declaration form.
Check with
your local doctor or health care professional about vaccination requirements
before you plan your trip.
Shangri-La Hotel, Zhongshan, recommends you drink only boiled or bottled water during your stay. Bottled
drinking water is available in every room.
Dress
Dress is
generally informal in Zhongshan except on social, diplomatic or government
occasions when a suit and tie is appropriate.
Weather
Zhongshan
is known for its subtropical climate. Expect temperatures ranging from 26°C
to 33°C (79°F to 91°F) during the summer to milder temperatures
of 14°C to 18°C (54°F to 64°F) during the December-February
winter months.
Today
Thunderstorms
Mostly cloudy with a shower or t-storm
|
High:
|
30°C /
86°F
|
|
Low:
|
25°C /
77°F
|
Tomorrow
Cloudy, Thunder Showers
Variable clouds, a couple of t-storms
|
High:
|
31°C /
87°F
|
|
Low:
|
26°C /
78°F
|
|
Monday:
|
|
Thunderstorms
|
High:
31°C /
87°F
|
Low:
25°C /
77°F
|
|
Tuesday:
|
|
Thunderstorms
|
High:
31°C /
87°F
|
Low:
25°C /
77°F
|
|
Wednesday:
|
|
Thunderstorms
|
High:
32°C /
89°F
|
Low:
25°C /
77°F
|