|
|
Venue:
|
Hospitality Service Center,
Tsinghua University, Beijing, China |
| Date: |
September
9 (Friday)-11 (Sunday), 2005 |
| Working
Language: |
English |
Schedule
of the Symposium
| September
9 (Fri.) |
Registration |
| September
10(Sat.) |
Sessions |
| September
11(Sunday) |
Sessions |
RELATED
INFORMATION
Passport
and Visa
Passports,
valid for at least six months from the entry into China, and entry visas
are required to visit China. Visas may not be required for visitors
from certain countries, and BISOT participants are advised to consult
the nearest Chinese diplomatic mission for details.
To apply for visas, participants should first fill out
and send in the registration form with the appropriate registration
fee. The BISOT Secretariat will then send a formal invitation via airmail
with which the symposium participant can apply for a visa at the Chinese
diplomatic mission indicated in the invitation. This application should
be made preferably at least one month before departure for China.
Currency
and Banking
Foreign currencies may be changed into RMB yuan at the airport,
banks and hotels. The exchange rate for US Dollars is approximately
1 USD for 8.3 RMB yuan.
RMB (Renminbi) is the only currency used in China. Money exchanges by
cash or traveler's checks can be made at the branches of the Bank of
China at Beijing International Airport, hotels and tourist stores.
Banks usually open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m. everyday of the
week (including Saturdays and Sundays). Currency exchange services are
available for the following foreign currencies: US Dollar, British Pound
Sterling, Euro, Japanese Yen, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Hong
Kong Dollar, Swiss Franc, Danish Krone, Norwegian Krone, Swedish Krone,
Singapore Dollar, Malaysian Ringgit, and Macao Pataca. Smaller money
exchange outlets may not accept all of these currencies.
Credit cards such as American Express, Diners Club, JCB, Master Card
and Visa may be used for payments at hotels and tourist stores.
When visitors leave China, they can change the remaining amount of RMB
back into foreign cash at the airport prior to their departure from
China. But if they wish to do so, they have to show foreign currency
conversion receipts.
Electricity
The electric
current used in China is 220V 50Hz. The hotels can provide 220V and
110V (shavers only) power outlets. Please note that plug adapters may
be necessary.
Airport
Construction Fee
Airport
Construction Fee is levied at all Chinese airports on all departing
passengers. It is 50 yuan for domestic flight or 90 yuan for international
flight.
Arrival
in Beijing
Taxi service
is available at Beijing Capital Airport. The normal rate ranges from
RMB1.6 yuan to RMB2 yuan per kilometer. Please always ask for the receipt
from the driver. The following messages will assist you to Tsinghua
University:
The
Climate
The average temperature in Beijing in September is about 25 degrees
Centigrade at daytime.
