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What different denominations does the Yuan come in? Are there coins as well as bills?
Notes: 0.1, 0.5, 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 yuan Coins: 0.1, 0.5, 1 1/10 of a Yuan is called a Jiao Yuan are often referred to as Kuai, but the two are interchangeable, like pound and quid over 8 years ago
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I am get married and to going to beijing and shanghai for 3 weeks. I am a little worried with the radiation being found in 22 provenances
I'm in Beijing and there is a minute elevation in radiation here, but the amounts are between 0.1% and 0.3% of the legal limit, and pose no threat. Congratulations on the wedding! almost 9 years ago
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What would be the best places (in rural China) to still experience ancient China?
To see a village barely touched by modern life consider Cuandixia, about 90km outside of Beijing: http://wikitravel.org/en/Cuandixia + http://www.google.com/images?q=cuandixia almost 9 years ago
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Where is a reasonable and convenient place to stay in London?
The cheapest, most convenient places of what I would consider reasonable quality tend to be the chains that cluster around the train stations. Premier Inn or Travelodge are perfectly comfortable, will have internet access and be close to restaurants/underground stations for under £70/night. If you're planning to take a day trip from London consider being close to the relevant station, i.e. London Bridge for Dover, Paddington for Bristol etc If your budget is somewhat higher, stay close to Covent Garden or Piccadilly to be within walking distance of most sights/restaurants/shows. If it's lower, then you'll be in Youth Hostels, although there is a decent Pod hotel called the http://www.piccadillyhotel.net/ As Sam said above, we need a few more criteria/details almost 9 years ago
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Do the following restaurants in Beijing, China have good food -- Zhezhen, Xiao Longpu, and Mingjirongbao.
The only one I've heard of is Xiao Long Pu, out by the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. It's a safe enough restaurant with English menus. Once you're in China you'll see there are so many restaurants that if the agents first choice really doesn't appeal you can walk a short distance and find a wide range of alternatives, or just fill up on steamed buns/pancakes from a corner shop. Have a look at http://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2011/03/21/The-Winners-the-Beijingers-8th-Annual-Reader-Restaurant-Awards. The website also has a large restaurant review section. almost 9 years ago
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What is the accomodation like in Vietnam when on a budget?
Vietnam, like China, is communist in name only these days. Whilst the leadership is called the communist party, the individual focus is on making money, so there is as much competition for customers as anywhere else and you get what you pay for. Depending on your home country, Vietnam can still be pretty cheap and the accommodation is generally decent at all levels - hot running water and air-con almost everywhere. One thing to watch out for would be bed-bugs - I found them in many cheaper places and homestays - so take a silk sleeping bag liner as protection. almost 9 years ago
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Hey People, I am flying into Beijing and was wanting to know if anybody knows of a good backpackers/hostel to stay in?
Haven't tried it myself as I live in BJ, but http://www.boxhostel.com/ is decently located in the hutongs and gets great reviews almost 9 years ago
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In which country, then with a different name, did a teacher named Anna teach the King's children?
Thailand, which used to be called Siam almost 9 years ago