An Advance Guide to the 22nd Congress
of the Universal Postal Union Beijing,China
August 23  - September 15,1999
Table of Contents

Introduction Host Country   China Overview Beijing, the Capital City Nationalities Spoken and Written Languages Culture and Art Climatic Features Clothing Currency and Credit Cards Time Difference Entry information Visa Health and Quarantine inspection Customs Declarations Duty-free Articles Regulations Concerning Import Duties over  Incoming Passengers' Baggage or Personal  Postal items Restricted Articles Prohibited Articles Objects Prohibited from Being Carried into the  Country by the Administration of Animal and  Plant Quarantine Pets Arms/Security Personnel

About the 22nd  UPU Congress Time and Place of the Congress Congress Venue The Opening Ceremony Airport Arrival Service   Hotels Designated by the Congress Registration Delegation Offices Congress Post Office Mailing and Storage Facilities Telecommunications Services Banking Services Reading and Lounge Areas Pigeon Holes Document Center Food Service Medical and Insurance Services Sightseeing Receptions Program for Accompanying Persons Child Care Service Addresses and Telephone Numbers Travel Guide Travel Agencies Food Transportation Taxes and Tipping Laundry Services Water and Electricity Shopping Places of Worship Chinese Customs

Tourist  map  of  Beijing  Layout of Beijing International Convention  Center

| | overview | service | development | world post |
| regulations and standards| philately | related web addresses | events |

State Postal Bureau of China