
China
中国
CNCHN+86
Currency
CNY ¥
$1 = ¥ 6.7668
Jun 1, 2026
Voltage
220V
Plug type
A
C
I
Timezone
CST (UTC+8)
🔵
Travel Advisory· 여행유의
Level 1 — Exercise Caution
Be aware of potential risks. Stay informed and take basic safety precautions.
Advisory applies to specific regions only. Visit 0404.go.kr for regional details.
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
🍜
Local restaurant meal
$2.11 – $4.93
¥ 15.00 – ¥ 35.00
Simple meal at a local eatery or street food stall.
🍔
Big Mac (single)
$3.66 – $4.23
¥ 26.00 – ¥ 30.00
Price for a Big Mac burger only, not a combo meal.
☕
Starbucks Americano (Tall)
$4.51 – $5.35
¥ 32.00 – ¥ 38.00
Tall/Grande size latte at Starbucks.
🍺
Local beer — bar/restaurant
Tsingtao
$3.52 – $6.34
¥ 25.00 – ¥ 45.00
Local brand beer (e.g., Tsingtao) at a standard bar.
🍺
Local beer — convenience store
Tsingtao
$0.85 – $1.69
¥ 6.00 – ¥ 12.00
Local brand beer (e.g., Tsingtao) from a convenience store.
🚇
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.
🚕
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).
✈️
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.
💧
Water 500ml — convenience store
$0.30 – $0.60
¥ 2.00 – ¥ 4.00
500ml bottle
💧
Water 500ml — supermarket
$0.40 – $0.80
¥ 3.00 – ¥ 6.00
1.5L bottle
🥤
Coca-Cola 330ml — convenience store
$0.50 – $0.70
¥ 3.50 – ¥ 5.00
330ml can
🥤
Coca-Cola 330ml — supermarket
$0.40 – $0.60
¥ 3.00 – ¥ 4.50
330ml can
📱
SIM card — 7 days data
$7.00 – $14
¥ 50.00 – ¥ 100
eSIM via online provider (e.g., Airalo, Holafly) for data
🎟️
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
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Dragon Boat Festival
20
Dragon Boat Festival
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
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.