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[quote=KAREN                   ,535]would rather not try and answer all your questions since some are a matter of taste and budget. But here's a few things that may be helpful:1)Expect hot weather everywhere and humid on the river and in the south. Shorts are acceptable to the same degree as in America, meaning everywhere except at nice restaurants (but no one will ever say anything). Tipping is always said to be "not mandatory" but in fact it is expected for tour guides. Budget $5.00 per day in tips per traveler. This money usually goes to the "national guide" and some extra money is often given to the "local guides." this may sound excessive but this is the only way many of them make enough money to live on and I know from long observation that being a guide is a brutal job. I usually also give 5 yuan (60 cents US) to any baggage handler that handles my bags. All airports in China have departure taxes for both domestic and international flights. Domestic tax, last time I went, was 50 yuan, and international departure tax was 90 yuan. Maybe it's gone up lately, but that's about right. Change money at your hotel or at banks. The rate is the same everywhere by law and you will pay the same very small commission in each place. Travelers checks are better than cash. You get less money for exchanging cash than you do for credit cards because of the handling costs. Credit cards are accepted at hotels and restaurants that specially cater to foreigners but are often not taken at other places. For restaurant recommendations ask your concierge. In Beijing, ask for a Beijing Duck Restaurant. In Shanghai, ask for Hsiao Lung Baozi (dumplings) a local specialty. Have a good time. Andy F. [/quote]

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