About the Location
Venue
2010 IOGCE will be held at Beijing International Convention Centre (BICC):
Beijing International Convention Centre
No. 8 Beichendong Road, Bei Si Huan
Chao Yang District, 100101 Beijing, China
Tel.: 86.10.8497.2318
Fax: 86.10.8497.2308
COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE SERVICE
Available to/from InterContinental Beijing Beichen Hotel to the Beijing International Convention Centre, beginning Sunday, 6 June 2010 to Thursday, 10 June 2010.
CLIMATE
June in Beijing is relatively hot and humid as summer paves its way. However, temperature can fluctuate between 17 degrees C to 32 degrees C (63 degrees F to 89 degrees F).
CURRENCY
The national monetary unit is Chinese Yuan (CNY). USD1.00 is approximately CNY6.80. Foreign currency can be exchanged at the airport, local banks and hotels.
VOLTAGE
Electric current in China is 220 volts, 50 cycles. Chinese wall sockets accommodate appliances with two round prongs , or three flat prongs. Adapters and converters may be available at the hotel service desk, however, it is advisable to bring your own. Not all adapter kits contain the appropriate adapter for Chinese wall sockets. The adaptor can usually be purchases at the local department store.
