Xining is the only large city in Qinghai and is the capital of the
province which is located at the north-east of the province. It is a long established
Chinese city, and has been a military garrison and trading centre since the 16th century.
Chinese city.
Airport Information
- Name of airport: Caojiapu Airport
- Distance to city: 24 km
- Airport Transport:
- Airport tax: RMB 90 (international flights)
Visa
- Home entry permit required for HK Chinese.
- Visa is required for foreigners.
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more details
Embassies and Consulates
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Customs
- Customs allowance
- Tobacco: 400 cigarettes
- Liquor: two 75cl bottles of alcoholic beverages
- Customs rules require an accounting of all valuables including
watches, jewellery, cameras and currency that you are taking in. A copy of this is
surrendered on departure and anything missing may well be treated as imported and duty
required accordingly. Therefore make sure you obtain a police report for any goods stolen
during your stay.
- Recorded video-tapes must be declared and may be viewed by the
Authorities on arrival.
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Currency
- Renminbi (RMB)
- Approximately RMB1 = HK$0.9297 = US$0.1197 (updated 25 Mar 1996)
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Time Zone
- GMT: + 8
- Difference from Hong Kong: + 0
Accommodation
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here
Transportation
- Bus
- Train
Tourist Attraction
- Grand Mosque
- Qinghai Lake - known as the Western Sea in ancient times, is
somewhat surreal-looking saline lake lying 300 km west of Xining and 3200 metres above sea
level. Is's the largest lake in China and contains huge numbers of fish.
Weather
- Spring (Apr - Jun): 7.9 C
- Summer (Jul - Sep): 17.2 C
- Autumn (Oct - Dec): 6.5 C
- Winter (Jan - Mar): -8.2 C
Language
- Official Languages: Mandarin
- Language of Business and Administration: Mandarin and English
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Electricity
- 220 volts, 50 cycles
Emergency Number
- S.O.S. Worldwide Alarm Centres: Please click
here
- Ambulance: 120
- Emergencies: 110
- Fire: 119
- Tel No. Enquiry: 114
- Police: 110
Public Holidays
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