Important Notes about Traveling to China
1. All foreign nationals require a visa to enter China
2. It is recommended that you carry copies of your ID card or drivers’ license in case of emergency
3. Cash. It is recommended that you have some cash on hand at all times. You can change RMB at exchange points in the airport or at local banks in Shanghai.
4. Anti-diarrhea tablets, antibiotics and any specialty medicines from home are useful. You should also take along some basic medicines, such as painkillers. These can all be bought in Shanghai, but may prove difficult due to time constraints.
5. Electricity adaptor. The most common plug types are the dual and three-pointed prongs, which are different from the West. China runs on 220 volts, which will burn 110-volt appliances;
6. A good travel guide is handy.
Important Telephone Numbers
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Emergency calls |
| Ambulance: 120 |
All available in English, 24 hours |
| Telephone number enquiry: 114 |
| Fire: 119 |
| Police: 110 |
| Postal service: 11185 |
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Other hotlines |
| FLIGHT SCHEDULE HOTLINE |
| Hongqiao Airport: 6268-3659, 6268-8918 |
All available in English, 24 hours |
| Pudong Airport: 9608-1388 |
English service available. |
TRAIN SCHEDULE HOTLINE |
| Shanghai Train Station: 6317-9090, 9510-5123 |
No English service. Get someone to interpret for you or prepare an itinerary, or you'll miss the train! |
| Shanghai South Station: 5110-5110 |
| Shanghai West Station: 5285-1500 |
TELECOM SERVICE HOTLINES |
| China Mobile customer service: 10086 (press 2 for English, press 3 for Japanese) |
| China Unicom customer service: 10010 (press 2 for English) |
| China Telecom customer service: 5058-1000 (press 2 for English service) |
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