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Don’t forget to buy your Chinese yuan (CNY) before you leave for China.
You are about to visit one of the oldest civilization in history? What a great trip, be prepared to have a change of scenery! We always advise you to be well framed for a trip and to plan everything, such as your daily and overall budget. Consequently, it is important to be familiar with the use of the local currency. In China, the official currency is the Chinese yuan (CNY). We suggest that you exchange an amount of pounds-yuans before your departure to ensure that you have enough cash in the local currency for situations that require it once you arrive there. Before exchanging, be sure to check the GBP CNY exchange rate to get the best deal for your travel money.
Practical tips for planning your budget
In China, tipping is not a common practice, at least it is appreciated by taxi drivers, waiters, guides and hotel staff.
Allow an average of 200 Chinese yuans per person per day for your accommodation. This is an indication of the price for a 2 to 3* hotel. Allow 114 Chinese yuans per person per day for food.
70 CNY
Average cost of a one night stay in China
63 CNY
Average food budget per person per day
Good to know
Some price indications in Barbados
3.05 Yuans
A public transport ticket
7 Yuans
The price of a cup of coffee
40 - 60 yuans
Entrance fee to the Palace Museum in Beijing
60 Yuans
Fried noodles with shrimp
2.45 Yuans
A taxi ride
80 Yuans
A visit to the Forbidden City
Some suggestions for your trip
- Places we suggest you visit during your stay in China: Hong Kong, Sichuan, especially Huanglong National Park, Gansu, Hunan, Zhejiang, Tibet and Xinjiang
- Spring and autumn are the best times to visit China.
- The Iguazú Falls will offer you an exclusive experience.
- The temperature in China during the summer season can reach up to 40°C, we are talking about the months of May to August. In the summer China faces many rainy days.
- A diversion to the Forbidden City is well worth it, you will discover a beautiful traditional architecture.
Some facts about the Chinese Yuan
Denominations of the Chinese yuan
Notes: 1 CNY, 2 CNY, 5 CNY, 10 CNY, 20 CNY, 50 CNY, 100 CNY, 5 jiao, 2 jiao and 1 jiao.br> Coins: 1 yuan, 5 jiao, 1 jiao, 5 fen, 2 fen, 1 fen.
The official full name of the Chinese currency is "yuan renminbi" which means "people's currency", the full name is only used on official occasions or circumstances.
Renminbi is the official name of the Chinese currency. RMB is an acronym that stands for Ren Min Bi and the yuan is one of the units of RMB.
Why buy Chinese yuans from ChangeGroup?
ChangeGroup is a currency exchange expert. The company's head office is based in London, and exchange bureaus around the world are available to travellers. You can find many exchange bureaus across the UK offering the possibility to choose from 60 currencies among which you can pick the chinese yuan. Before making your pounds-yuans exchange, we suggest you check the rate online as you can benefit from a better offer and 0% commission. You don't want to bother going to an exchange bureau? We get it and that's why we've set up a home delivery service for only £ 11.95. It often happens that you do not use all your travel money. With Change Group's buy-back guarantee, you can trade in your leftovers at the same price as the original purchase. By purchasing this guarantee for only £ 5.99, you can buy as many yuans as you think you will need for your trip and bring back the remaining ones once you’re back!
Traveling soon?
Here's how to easily exchange your money:
1. Choose your currency
Determine the amount you need & enjoy our best price deals online
2. Select delivery method
Choose between branch pick-up and free next day home delivery. Create an account and finalise your order.
3. Receive travel money
Pick-up your currency from one of our branches or have it delivered conveniently at your doorstep. Enjoy your trip!