Zhuhai | Greater Bay Area

Language

Mandarin is the official language of China and is spoken by most of its population. While most hotels in the country have staff fluent in other languages, English may only be reliably spoken by individuals working in tourist facilities. It’s therefore recommended to have addresses or instructions written down in Chinese to show to taxi drivers.

Immigration

Most foreign nationals require a visa to enter the Mainland. Visas should be obtained from the Embassy or Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in the applicant’s country before departing to the Mainland.

Customs

Visitors entering the Mainland must follow the regulations of the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China. For details, please check here (link to: http://english.customs.gov.cn/).

Getting around

Around 40 minutes via the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge shuttle bus.

Climate

Prepare for your trip by checking out the Weather Website for GBA before you depart.

Currency

The currency in China is the Renminbi (RMB), the primary unit of which is the yuan. The smaller units are the jiao and the fen. 1 yuan is equivalent to 10 jiao and 1 jiao equals 10 fen.

Electricity & voltage

The standard electrical voltage is 220 volts AC, 50Hz. An adaptor is needed for 100-volt appliances.

Time zone

GMT +8

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