China

CHINA
Useful facts and figures
Population	1.3 billion
Time zone	GMT +8 hours
Current time
International dialling code	+86
Currency	CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Voltage	220 V
Main airports	- Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) - Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) - Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) - Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Visa requirements	Read more
Embassies	- Embassy of The People's Republic Of China in the UK - British Embassy in China
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Beijing in pictures

China - Beijing - The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City, Beijing, China

China - Beijing - Temple of heaven
Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China

China Beijing Temple of Heaven - Exercise
Afternoon exercise in the gardens at the Temple of Heaven, Beijing

China Beijing Tiananmen Square
Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China

Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China

China - Beijing - The Great Wall
The Great Wall, near Beijing, China

Drummers at The Great Wall, near Beijing, China

China - Beijing - The Sacred Way
The Sacred Way in Beijing, China

China - Beijing - Birds Nest
The "Bird's Nest" Olympic stadium, Beijing, China

China Beijing Summer Palace
The Summer Palace, Beijing, China

China - Beijing - Food
Traditional Chinese food