US State Dept Travel Advisory
For the latest travel advisories for this country, please consult the U.S. State Department's website, available through the link below.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html
Passport/Visa Requirements
For the latest passport and visa requirements for this country, please consult the U.S. State Department’s “Learn About Your Destination” search tool, available through the link below.
US Embassy/Consulate
[86] (10) 8531-3000; US Embassy in Beijing, 55 An Jia Lou Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600, China; https://china.usembassy-china.org.cn/; BeijingACS@state.gov
LGBTQIA+, Women, and Special Needs Travelers
Additional travel considerations can be found on the US State Department's International Travel page:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations.html
Telephone Code
86
Local Emergency Phone
Ambulance: 120; Fire: 119; Police: 110, 122 (traffic accident)
Vaccinations
For the latest information on required or recommended vaccines, please visit the CDC's website, available through the link below.
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list
Climate
Extremely diverse; tropical in south to subarctic in north
Electricity/Voltage/Plug Type(s)
220 V / 50 Hz / plug types(s): A, C, I
Major Languages
Standard Chinese or Mandarin, Yue (Cantonese), Wu (Shanghainese), Minbei (Fuzhou), Minnan (Hokkien-Taiwanese), Xiang, Gan, Hakka dialects, minority languages
Time Difference
UTC+8 (13 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time); note: despite its size, all of China falls within 1 time zone
Potable Water
Opt for bottled water
International Driving Permit
An IDP is not recognized. Tourists are not allowed to drive in China.
Road Driving Side
Right
Souvenirs
Silk items, jade and pearl items, calligraphy sets, antique ceramics, designer fashions, electronics
Traditional Cuisine
Peking Roast Duck — maltose syrup (a natural sweetener produced from fermented grains) glazed-duck roasted until brown; the skin is served dipped in a sugar-garlic sauce and the meat is served with sweet bean sauce, spring onions, pancakes, and cucumber sticks
Please visit the following links to find further information about your desired destination.
CDC - To learn what vaccines and health precautions to take while visiting your destination.
US State Dept Travel Information - Overall information about foreign travel for US citizens.
To obtain an international driving permit (IDP). Only two organizations in the US issue IDPs:
American Automobile Association (AAA) and American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA)
How to get help in an emergency?
Contact the nearest US embassy or consulate, or call one of these numbers:
from the US or Canada - 1-888-407-4747 or from Overseas - +1 202-501-4444
Source: CIA World Factbook