Released on: July 13, 2008, 7:01 pm

Press Release Author: cat

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Press Release Summary: In Guangzhou, and probably throughout China, tipping is
becoming much more popular, especially when you see how hard some of these people
work and for so little. Tipping frequently occurs when you are in a tour group,
superior hotel, restaurant, train station and airport or somewhere else you can
enjoy service.

Press Release Body: Tips for Tipping
In Guangzhou, and probably throughout China, tipping is becoming much more popular,
especially when you see how hard some of these people work and for so little.
Tipping frequently occurs when you are in a tour group, superior hotel, restaurant,
train station and airport or somewhere else you can enjoy service.

If you are going to tip, tip in cash (don\'\'t add it to the bill). Usually tip
RMB10.00 for bellboys who carry one bag or RMB20.00 for many bags when you check in
at a hotel. If you are uncertain about how much to give, just to tip based on your
bill. For the tour guide and the driver, 5 - 10 US dollars a day per person is
adequate.

But remember there is no need to tip; do so only if you like the service and want to.

Currency
The Chinese currency is Renminbi, issued by the state bank, the People\'\'s Bank of
China. The standard unit of the Renminbi is Yuan, with jiao and fen as subsidiary
units. One yuan equals 10 jiao, and 1 jiao equals 10 fen. Yuan, jiao and fen are
issued both in bills and coins. The Renminbi features the following denominations:
1,2, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 yuan; 1, 2 and 5 jiao; and 1,2 and 5 fen.

Foreign currency and travelers\'\' checks can be changed at the main branches of the
Bank of China, the tourist hotels, Friendship Stores and some department stores.
Hotels usually charge the official rate. You will need your passport to change money
and/or use travelers checks. You also might want to keep your money exchange
receipts if you plan on changing any of your remaining RMB back to U.S. dollars at
the end of your trip. Or you can spend it on souvenirs and other gifts to bring
home. You may even want to hold onto some new, crisp Chinese bills to take home and
keep with your pictures.

Important note: Write down your traveler\'\'s check numbers on a piece of paper and
keep this paper inside your luggage or back at home, separate from your traveler\'\'s
checks. If you lose your traveler\'\'s checks, you can easily replace them using the
numbers! There is an American Express office in Guangzhou, and they are very
efficient.

The following foreign credit cards are acceptable in China's hotels, department
stores, restaurants and many shops: (1) Master Card; (2) Visa Card; (3) American
Express Card; (4) JCB Card; and (5) Diners Card. Credit cards can be used in most
mid- to top-range hotels, Friendship Stores and department stores.

ATM card and credit cards can be used quite often in Guangzhou. Make sure that your
credit cards are programmed and your PIN is verified by your credit card company so
that you can use it at an ATM machine for cash withdrawals. Do not wait until you
travel to try the cash withdrawal card. Try taking out $20 at home before traveling
abroad. If you do not have a credit card with a PIN, you can go to a Bank of China
branch and get a cash advance using your credit card. You can even get a lot of RMB
depending on the type of card you have but remember the credit card Companies will
charge you quite high interest if not paid in full upon your return.

Credit Cards and Traveler Cheques
For the convenience of travelers in China, the Bank of China cashes travel cheques
sold by international commercial banks and travel cheque companies in the United
States, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Britain, France, Switzerland, Germany
and other countries and regions. The Bank of China also sells travel cheques issued
by American Express, National Bank of New York, Thomas Cook, Sumitomo Bank, and
Swiss Bank.

Guangzhou travel
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