Capital

Beijing

Currency

Yuan

Exchange Rate (per £)

15.6

Getting Cash

ATMs and Visa card in main cities, carry cash in the sticks

Embassy - Phone

(86) (10) 5192 4000

Embassy - Address

British Embassy, 11 Guang Hua Lu, Jian Guo Men Wai, Beijing 100600

Visa Needed?

yes

Visa cost

£60 (m.e.)

Letter of introduction needed

no

Visa at border?

no

Where to get visa

capitals and major cities

Visa order processing

up to 3 weeks if mailed

Visa length

30/60/90 days. Multiple Entry available

Visa notes

 

Land borders

For SEA see those countries.
Indian border closed.
Hong Kong excellent but m.e. visa needed.
Kyrgyzstan:
- Kashgar/Osh
- Torugart pass (summer only)
Mongolia:
- Beijing to UlaanBaatar (rail)
- Hohht / UlaanBaatar (rail)
Nepal:
- Lhasa to Kathmandu (friendship highway)
Pakistan:
- Kashgar to Sost on Karakorum highway (summer)
Russia:
- Trans-sib
- Manzhouli (road)
- Haerbin East to Vladivostock (rail)
Tajikistan:
- Kashgar to Murghob (Kulma pass), may not be open to foreigners