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General Information of TianjinTianjin is one of the four municipalities direct under the Central government. It situated in theeastern part of the North China, covering an area of 11,300 square Km. and with a populationover 12 million.Tianjin is an industrial, commercial and cultural city with 600 years’ history. It is close tothe capital of China, Beijing. It takes 30 minutes by fast train to get to Beijing. As a moderncultural metropolis, there are numerous tourist resources and a wide variety of scenic spots,such as Huanyaguang Great Wall, Ancient Cultural Street, TV Tower, Haihe River etc.Haihe River● CurrencyThe Chinese Yuan (Renminbi) is the officialcurrency in P.R.China and acceptable atregular stores and restaurants. You canexchange the currency at the airport andlocal banks.● VisaAttendees from most countries will berequired to obtain a visa to enter the People'sRepublic of China; Attendees can applyfor a Chinese visa through a travel agencyor directly at the nearest Chinese embassy.If attendees apply for a tourist visa, whichwill allow you attend the conference andsightseeing, the 22nd APCC secretariat willnot provide an official visa invitation letter.● Business HoursShops are generally open between the hoursof 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., 7 days a week.Banking hours are between the hours of 9a.m. to 5 p.m on weekdays, 9:30 a.m. to 4p.m. on weekends.● Travel and TransportationThe centre is greatly convenient to bereached by taking subway, buses and taxi.● TippingTipping is not generally expected inmainland China. Most larger hotels andsome restaurants charge a 15% service fee.● ClimateTianjin possesses a semi-moist continentalmonsoon climate. November is cool with amild and pleasant temperature around 10-15degrees celsius.Century ClockAncient Cultural StreetAPCC - 12