China
中国
CNCHN+86
Currency
CNY ¥
$1 = ¥ 6.7668
Jun 1, 2026
Voltage
220V
Plug type
A
C
I
Timezone
CST (UTC+8)
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Travel Advisory· 여행유의
Level 1 — Exercise Caution
Be aware of potential risks. Stay informed and take basic safety precautions.
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Source: Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs0404.go.kr →
Current time in Beijing
Monday, June 1, 2026
20:12:24 GMT+8
All regions in China share this time
Price guide
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Local restaurant meal
$2.11 – $4.93
¥ 15.00 – ¥ 35.00
Simple meal at a local eatery or street food stall.
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Big Mac (single)
$3.66 – $4.23
¥ 26.00 – ¥ 30.00
Price for a Big Mac burger only, not a combo meal.
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Starbucks Americano (Tall)
$4.51 – $5.35
¥ 32.00 – ¥ 38.00
Tall/Grande size latte at Starbucks.
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Local beer — bar/restaurant
Tsingtao
$3.52 – $6.34
¥ 25.00 – ¥ 45.00
Local brand beer (e.g., Tsingtao) at a standard bar.
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Local beer — convenience store
Tsingtao
$0.85 – $1.69
¥ 6.00 – ¥ 12.00
Local brand beer (e.g., Tsingtao) from a convenience store.
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Subway / bus (single ride)
$0.28 – $1.13
¥ 2.00 – ¥ 8.00
Varies by distance for subway/some buses; flat rate for others. Starts low.
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Taxi — starting fare
$1.69 – $2.25
¥ 12.00 – ¥ 16.00
Base fare for first 2-3 km, varies by city (e.g., Beijing, Shanghai).
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Airport → city center
$4.00 – $35
¥ 30.00 – ¥ 250
Metro/bus to taxi from major airport (e.g., PVG/PEK to city center)
🗺 Getting around
Transit cards like 'Shanghai Public Transportation Card' or 'Beijing Yikatong' are useful and can be bought at metro stations. Didi Chuxing is the main rideshare app, but requires a local phone number and often WeChat Pay/Alipay. Metro systems generally offer free transfers between lines within a certain time.
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Water 500ml — convenience store
$0.30 – $0.60
¥ 2.00 – ¥ 4.00
500ml bottle
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Water 500ml — supermarket
$0.40 – $0.80
¥ 3.00 – ¥ 6.00
1.5L bottle
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Coca-Cola 330ml — convenience store
$0.50 – $0.70
¥ 3.50 – ¥ 5.00
330ml can
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Coca-Cola 330ml — supermarket
$0.40 – $0.60
¥ 3.00 – ¥ 4.50
330ml can
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SIM card — 7 days data
$7.00 – $14
¥ 50.00 – ¥ 100
eSIM via online provider (e.g., Airalo, Holafly) for data
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Top attraction entry fee
$8.00 – $28
¥ 60.00 – ¥ 200
Major historical site entrance fee (e.g., Forbidden City, Great Wall)
Prices are approximate reference values and may vary by location, season, and provider.
Holiday calendar
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Dragon Boat Festival
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Dragon Boat Festival
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HolidayToday
Holidays this month
June 2026
Holiday and country information is provided for general guidance only. Official holiday schedules can change; verify with an official government source before making travel plans. Currency, voltage, plug, and timezone information may be inaccurate or outdated.