Venue Location-General Information
Beijing
City
Conference
Venue
Exhibition
Site
Local
Area Information
VISA
Currency
Shopping
Taxes
Tipping
Business
Hours
Dress
Weather
Measures
Electricity
Mobile
Phone Network
Travel and Hotel Information
Travel
Arrangement
China
Travel Service
Hotel
Accommodations
Hotels
Information (for APCA attendants)
Function
Places
Airport,
Airway and Car Rent
Venue Location-General Information
Beijing
is the capital of the People's Republic of China and the municipality
is under the direct administration of the Central People's Government.
The city is the political, cultural, scientific and educational
hub of the country, as well as a major stage for international activities.
China
World Trade Center is one of the biggest World Trade Centers
in the world, with a splendid exhibition site in Beijing. It is
available to hold various international and local conventions and
exhibitions where has been in use since 1990. There are modern facilities
and equipment of multiple use functionality in the building to cope
with all types of conventions and exhibitions at organizers requirements.
LOCAL AREA INFORMATION Beijing
covers an area of 6,555 square miles (16,807 square kilometers).
VISA Visas are required
for all foreigners entering mainland China. Standard tourist visas,
valid for 30-day visits, are generally easy to acquire, while visas
valid for more than 30 days are usually difficult to obtain. Visitors
are advised to consult their travel agent, China International Travel
Service, China Travel Service, any PRC Embassy or Consulate for
detail.
CURRENCY The unit
of money in China is called Renminbi. Credit cards are accepted
in major hotels as well as the Friendship stores. Credit cards and
US dollars are widely accepted in major hotels and shops. Use the
Currency Converter to check the exchange rate that corresponds to
your local currency.
SHOPPING in Beijing
becomes more convenient by the day. Every year new shopping centers
and plazas are sprouting up all over the capital. Just a few years
ago there were only a few department stores and small bazaars, but
now there are many superstores, mega-malls and markets where you
can buy just about anything you need. The Silk Market at Xiushui
Jie and the free market at Sanlitun are favorites among tourists,
expats and locals alike. Native products of Beijing such as antiques,
porcelain, lacquerware, jade, carpets, silk, painting & calligraphy
scrolls, handicraft and traditional Chinese medicine are all popular
items of purchase. Cotton shoes, snow-lotus cashmere sweaters, woolen
bed sheets, cotton shirts, and other practical clothing items are
some of the best bargains in the world. Shops are open seven days
a week, from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (7 p.m. in winter). Large shopping
centers and the Friendship Store may stay open to 9 p.m. and offer
more Westernized favours. Night markets usually begin their business
at twilight. Bargaining is only possible with private vendors in
street stalls.
TAXES N/A
TIPPING Officially,
tipping is inappropriate and disapproved of.
BUSINESS HOURS
: Banks and Government offices: Mon to
Fri 8 a.m. to 12 noon, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Offices:
Mon to Fri 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shops (Hours vary):
Mon to Sun 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; they may remain open for business
until later in some cases.
DRESS is generally
informal in China except on social diplomatic occasions; a suit
and tie for formal occasions is widely accepted. Dressing modestly
is advisable. Winter in the north demands heavy clothing, fleece-lined
jackets and earmuffs advisable as the temperature can drop to biting
temperatures with strong winds. Very light clothing in the summer
will be adequate especially in the South.
WEATHER Month
Average Temp oF(oC) Humidity
Mar--May 61oF to 64oF (16oC
to 18oC) 32% to 35% Warm days and cool nights Jun--Aug
82oF to 93oF (28oC to 33oC)
42% to 60% Hot and occasional rainy Sep--Nov
50oF to 68oF (10oC to 20oC)
39% to 47% Warm days and cool nights Dec--Feb
14oF to 50oF (-10oC to 10oC)
30% to 33% Dry, sunny and cold Current Weather Forecast HEALTH Visitors
to China are required to fill in a health declaration form when
entering the country. Tap water in the hotel is potable. Bottled
drinking water is also available in the hotel room as compliment.
MEASURES The system
is metric although traditional measurements are still popular.
ELECTRICITY
220 volts, 50 cycles. Plugs are normally two-pin flat (5 amp)
MOBILE PHONE
NETWORK GSM OR CDMA
Travel and Hotel
Information
All the travel arrangement and hotel reservation for attendants
of the Carrier-Net Event, are through the Housing Bureau of APCA. 5 star
level hotels are available. Due to the fact that April is the high
season for accommodation in Beijing, late reservation will cost
more.
China Travel Service
China
Travel Service Head Office (CTS HO) is one of the Co-ordinators
for this Event,and has been appointed by APCA to assist attendants
for the Carrier-Net Event. The global offices of China Travel Service (CTS)
will serve you in order to have a safe journey while attending the
APCA's Event.
Cost: US$200 for each attendant
Half - day Beijing City Tour will be arranged at Apirl 27, 2004
Half - day Tour is organized to visit Great Wall at April 28, 2004
Airport Pick up : US$50 per person (airport - hotel for one way trip).
Please e-mail: ndm.dny@ctsho.com
or lgq.dny@ctsho.com 7 days
before your departure to inform your flight Number and arrival date.
CTS will send confirming e-mail within three days.
Hotel Accommodations
A special standard room rate is offered by the Housing
Bureau of APCA at ____+ 15% tax per night with continental breakfast
included. A shared room will be charged an additional US$30 per
day. The price is available till Mar 25,2004. The rate will be higher
after that day according to the market value of local hotels.The
prices of deluxe,suites or presidential suites are subject to negotiation
with each hotel. Hotels selections are served on a first come, first
served basis since April is the high season in Beijing. The Housing
Bureau of APCA has the right to arrange attendees to live in other
5 star hotels, instead of their selected hotel if it is full booking
there or convenient arrangement for traffic to attendees.
Special Immigration Service
Guests who book the hotel accommodation through the Housing Bureau
of APCA are all eligible to use the special desk for APCA, to avoid
long customs line. Please look for the APCA signs prior to Immigration.
CTS will arrange a VIP room at Beijing airport for those guests
to rest after their arrival.
For reservations, please e-mail:
apca@netvigator.com
- Credit Card (reference needed) or wiring payment are available
with two nights deposit required.
- Any affiliate company requesting 10 or more rooms will be required
to sign a group contract directly with the Housing Bureau of APCA
and be subject to deposit and cancellation procedures.
China
World Hotel, Beijing is located in the heart of the diplomatic
and financial district and close to the Forbidden City, China World
Hotel is one of Beijing's finest hotels. Being part of the China
World Trade Center, this luxury hotel offers unrivalled access to
its extensive conference and exhibition facilities, making it a
perfect starting point for both business and leisure. All 716 rooms
offer panoramic city views and are equipped with a complete range
of amenities. Complimenting its excellent facilities is a world-class
fitness center and the finest restaurants Beijing has to offer.
The Conference Venue has been selected in this hotel to recept the
attendants of Carrier-Net conference there.
China World Hotel, Beijing
No. 1 Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue, Beijing 100004, China
Tel: (86-10) 6505 2266
Fax: (86-10) 6505 0828
APCA Reservation Price : US$200 + 15% (Breakfast included)
The
Kerry Centre Hotel, Beijing, a stylish, modern luxury hotel,
is situated in the Chaoyang district - Beijing's diplomatic, commercial
and financial center just behind the China World Hotel.The city's
popular historical sites, such as the Forbidden City, are also short
distances away, making it ideal for both business and leisure travelers.
All 487 rooms and suites have a contemporary design with the comforts
and conveniences of the ultra-modern home. It also boasts some of
the largest conference facilities amongst hotels in Beijing.
The Kerry Centre Hotel, Beijing
1 Guang Hua Road, Beijing 100020, China
Tel: (86-10) 6561 8833
Fax: (86-10) 6561 2626
More detail information of these two hotels to see
Website: http://www.shangri-la.com
APCA Reservation Price: US$170 + 15% (Breakfast included)
The
Hotel Kunlun is located on the bank of the beautiful Liangma
River, a location famous for its embassies, foreign companies, exhibition
centers, shopping centers and other deluxe hotels.With convenient
transportation, it takes only15 minutes drive to the airport and
20 minutes to downtown.
No. 2 Xin Yuan Nan Lu, Chaoyang District Beijing,
China.
Tel: 8610-65903388
Fax: 8610-65903228/65003214
Post code:100004
(Toll-free)Tel: 800-8100018
(Toll-free) Fax: 800-8100017
APCA Reservation Price: US$160 + 15% (Breakfast included)
The
Great Wall Sheraton Hotel, At the heart of Beijing, the cultural
and commercial center of China, you will find The Great Wall Sheraton.
Located close to the Diplomatic District,we are five minutes from
the Agricultural Exhibition Center and the China International Exhibition
Center.
The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel
10 North Dong San Huan Road, Chaoyang District
Beijing, 100026, China
Tel: (86)(10) 6590 5566
Fax: (86)(10) 6590 5878 (Rsvn)
6590 5398 / 5938 (General)
APCA Reservation Price: US$170 + 15% (Breakfast included)
Beijing
hotel located in downtown Beijing near the shopping-center
Wangfujing Street and Chang An Avenue, only five minutes' walk away
from Tian'anmen, overlooking the Forbidden City from guest room,
30km to airport and 2km to railway station.
No.33 East Chang An Avenue, Beijing, China
Post Code: 100004
Tel: (86-10)65137766 Fax: (86-10)65137703
E-mail: mailto:sales@chinabeijinghotel.com
Room Reservation: Tel: (86-10)65137766-777
Fax: (86-10)65137703
Banquet Reservation:Tel: (86-10)65137766-388
Fax: (86-10)65232393
APCA Reservation Price: US$150 + 15% (Breakfast included)
US$200 + 15% (Breakfast
included) at VIP Tower
Kempinski Hotel
No.50
Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100016 PRC
Tel: (86-10) 6465 3388
Fax: (86-10) 6465 3366
Email: sales@kempinski-beijing.com
Website: www.kempinski-beijing.com
Toll Free: 800-810 6069 (Mainland China Only)
APCA Reservation Price: US$160 + 15% (Breakfast included)
Function Places
Function places will be announced by Conference Manual close to Event dates.
Airport, Airline, Car Rental
Airport: Beijing Capital Airport
Airline:
United
Airlines is the official airline for attendants of the APCA
Conference from the USA or Canada and other nations to Beijing,
China. Call United 's Specialized Meeting Reservations Center at
1-800-521-4041 to make your reservation and receive 5% discount
off the lowest applicable fare, including First Class, or 10% discount
off full unrestricted coach fare, purchased 7 days in advance. An
additional 5% discount will apply when tickets are purchased at
least 60 dates in advance of your travel departure.
Car Rental:
Hertz
has been designated as an official car rental company for
the attendants of the APCA conference, who are in the USA and other
nations worldwide with Hertz offices there. For reservations, call
Hertz at 1- 800-654-2240 in U.S.A; 1-800-263-0600 in Canada; 1-416-620-9620
in Toronto or outside these areas at 1- 405-749-4434, and refer
to CV______. Or you may contact your travel agent. Self and valet
parking are available at the hotel.
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