Tourist Info

Language

Chinese

Currency

The renminbi (RMB) is the official currency. The basic unit of RMB is the yuan (¥). Currency can be changed at banks or hotels.

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Safety and Security

The Zhengzhou government provides excellent security and support for locals and travellers. 

Water

The major index qualification rate of the tap water in Zhengzhou reaches the required standard. However, bottled water is recommended for drinking rather than tap water, and is widely available for purchase.

Electricity

The electric current used in China is 220V/50Hz. The hotel provides 220V and 110V (shavers only) power outlets. Please note that plug adapters may be necessary.

Climate

The city experience cold, dry winters and hot, humid summers. The city has an annual mean temperature of 14.35 °C (57.8 °F), with the monthly 24-hour average temperature ranging from 0.1 °C (32.2 °F) in January to 27.0 °C (80.6 °F) in July. 

Tipping

Most hotels add a 15% service charge. Additional tipping is voluntary.

Transportation

Within 10 minutes' drive to the Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport and 45 minutes’ drive to the city’s CBD. 

Time

The time used in Zhengzhou and all over China is “Beijing standard time”. It is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Restricted Items

All the contraband articles, for example: fireworks, knives, toxic substances, etc.