General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Beijing |
| Country | China |
| Currency | CNY (Yuan) |
| Main religion | Buddhism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 48.7% |
| Gdp | $17.73 trillion |
| Size | 9.6 million km² |
| Population | 1.4 billion |
| Population density | 145/km² |
| Kids per female | 1.6 |
| City population | 60.6% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | -5∘C |
| Summer | 26∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Mandarin Chinese |
| Population able to read | 96.4% |
| Population with a college degree | 15.2% |
| Population able to speak english | 10.5% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 100 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 4/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Air China |
| Main airport | Beijing Capital International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.25 |
| Cigarettes | $2.8 |
| Burger | $2 |
| Coffee | $2.5 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $35/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $120/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $2/10km |
| Petrol | $0.75/l |
| Rental car | $20/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $2/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 3% |
| Vat | 13% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $12200 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | No |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 0% |
| Restaurant | 0% |
| Bar | 0% |
| Coffeeshop | 0% |
| Services | 0% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 159.71/MBits |
| Tld | .cn |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 64.5% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, Type C, Type I |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | No regular closing day |
| Closing times | Varies by store, typically between 9pm and 11pm |
| Opening times | Varies by store, typically between 9am and 11am |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Taobao |
| Supermarket | Walmart |
| Pharmacy | Watsons |
| Drugstore | Guardian |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 7/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Table tennis |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Peking Duck | Roasted duck with crispy skin and tender meat, served with pancakes and hoisin sauce | $20-$30 |
| Kung Pao Chicken | Chicken stir-fried with peanuts, chili peppers, and vegetables | $10-$15 |
| Mapo Tofu | Tofu braised in a spicy sauce made with fermented bean paste, chili oil, and Sichuan peppercorns | $8-$12 |
| Hot Pot | A communal dining experience where diners cook their own food in a boiling pot of broth | $20-$30 per person |
| Dumplings | Small, filled pockets of dough, typically steamed or fried | $5-$10 |
| Noodles | Long, thin strands of dough, served in a variety of soups, sauces, and stir-fries | $5-$10 |
| Rice | A staple food in China, served plain or with various toppings | $2-$5 |
| Tea | A popular beverage in China, with a wide variety of flavors and styles | $2-$5 per pot |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Tea | A wide variety of teas, including green tea, black tea, and oolong tea | $2-$5 |
| Pu-erh Tea | A fermented tea with a distinctive earthy flavor | $5-$10 |
| Chrysanthemum Tea | A herbal tea made from chrysanthemum flowers | $2-$3 |
| Wolfberry Tea | A herbal tea made from wolfberries | $2-$3 |
| Baijiu | A clear, strong liquor made from sorghum or rice | $10-$20 |
| Huangjiu | A yellow rice wine | $5-$10 |
| Shaoxing Wine | A type of rice wine from Shaoxing, Zhejiang | $10-$20 |
| Tsingtao Beer | A popular Chinese beer | $2-$3 |
| Yanjing Beer | Another popular Chinese beer | $2-$3 |
| Snow Beer | A light beer from China | $2-$3 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Silk | A luxurious fabric made from the cocoons of silkworms | $10-$100 per yard |
| Tea | A popular beverage made from the leaves of the tea plant | $5-$50 per pound |
| Porcelain | A type of ceramic that is known for its delicate and translucent appearance | $10-$100 per piece |
| Jade | A green or white gemstone that is considered to be lucky | $50-$500 per piece |
| Calligraphy | A form of Chinese writing that is characterized by its flowing and elegant strokes | $20-$200 per piece |
| Paper-cutting | A traditional Chinese art form that involves cutting intricate designs out of paper | $5-$20 per piece |
| Lacquerware | A type of decorative art that involves applying layers of lacquer to a surface | $20-$200 per piece |
| Cloisonné | A type of decorative art that involves filling metal cells with enamel | $50-$500 per piece |
| Chinese knots | A type of decorative knot that is often used to adorn clothing and accessories | $5-$20 per piece |
| Chinese lanterns | A type of lantern that is made from paper or silk and is often used to decorate homes and temples | $10-$50 per piece |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of the new year |
| Spring Festival | January or February | Celebrates the beginning of the Chinese New Year |
| Qingming Festival | April 5 or 6 | Celebrates the memory of ancestors |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Dragon Boat Festival | June 5 or 6 | Celebrates the memory of Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | September or October | Celebrates the full moon and family reunions |
| National Day | October 1 | Celebrates the founding of the People’s Republic of China |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | People’s Daily |
| Online news | Sina News |
| Tv | CCTV-1 |
| Radio | China National Radio |