General Information

Venue
Beijing Xijiao Hotel
No.18 Wangzhuang Road
Haidian District, Beijing
Tel: +86-10-62322288
www.xijiao-hotel.com.cn

Arrival
Beijing Capital International Airport is the only airport for civil flights in Beijing. Located in the northeast part of the city, 35 km to downtown and 40 km to the proposed site of Conference venue. You are advised to change some Chinese money at the Bank of China Airport Service in the Terminal Building. So as to be able to pay for taxi and other minor costs. Then you may easily get a taxi at the taxi stand outside the airport terminal. The cost for a taxi from the airport to the conference venue is roughly RMB150 or USD25, including the highway toll fee. Please make sure that the taximeter is turned on and remember to ask for a printed receipt from the taxi driver.

Climate and Clothing
Beijing is located in the temperate zone and enjoys a continental monsoon climate. Early Oct. is the best season of the year, with the average of 15℃ or 59℉. The high temperature in the day can reach 29℃ or 84℉ and the low could be 3℃ or 37℉. There is not much rain during this time. A jacket will be sufficient for the cool rainy day.

Conference Language
The official language at the Congress is English.

Currency and Banking
The official name for the currency of China is the Renminbi (RMB). It is denominated into the Yuan. Foreign currency can be exchanged for RMB at the airport, banks and hotels. Traveler's checks and major credit cards are honored at most hotels. The RMB is not traded on the international market and can only be purchased or exchanged within China. Banks usually open at 9:00 in the morning and close at 17:00 in the afternoon all working days.

Electricity
Electricity is supplied at 220V, 50Hz AC throughout China. Major hotels usually provide 115V outlet for razor.

Liability
The conference secretariat and organizers cannot accept liability for personal accidents, loss of or damage to private property of participants, students and accompanying persons, either during, or directly arising from the BP2008. Participants should make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance.