LOCAL GUIDE

Language

Mandarin and the local dialect are mostly spoken in Dezhou.

Currency

The renminbi (RMB) is the official currency. The basic unit of RMB is the yuan (¥). Currency can be changed at banks or hotels.

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Safety and Security

The Dezhou government provides excellent security and support for locals and travellers.

Water

The major index qualification of the tap water in Dezhou reaches the required standard. Bottled water is, however, recommended for drinking rather than tap water, and is widely available for purchase.

Electricity

The electric current used in China is 220V/50Hz. The hotel provides 220V and 110V (shavers only) power outlets. Please note that plug adapters may be necessary.

Climate

Dezhou enjoys a warm temperate continental monsoon climate with four distinctive seasons. It is dry in spring; hot and rainy in summer; cool and sunny in autumn and chilly and dry in winter. The best time to visit Dezhou is in spring and autumn.

Tipping

Most hotels add a 15% service charge. Additional tipping is voluntary.

Transportation

Dezhou is located at an important junction midway between eastern and northern China.

Time

The time used in Dezhou and all over China is “Beijing standard time”. It is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).