In western China, for example, because of time difference with the Beijing time, offices often open later. The People's Republic of China is the third-largest country in the world after Russia and Canada. Drinking Water Bottled mineral water, sold around 3 yuan, is widely available in all stores and street kiosks and sometimes provided free by the hotel. Potable water is available only at a few best hotels, so visitors should always ask to make sure. Water in thermos bottles in rooms is non-potable tap water.
Plugs are usually two-prong.
It is advised to take adapters with you. If traveling away from tourist centers, battery-operated equipment should be prepared. Heated arguments in China sometimes attract large crowds of onlookers who, on occasion, have become abusive. Theft is the most common crime affecting visitors and occurs most frequently in crowded public areas, such as hotel lobbies, bars, restaurants and tourist and transportation sites. The loss or theft of a passport should be reported immediately to the local police and to the nearest foreign embassy or consulate.