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Travelers checks are the safest and easiest way to get cash.
Most hotels and banks will change US dollar denominated, well known, single signature travelers checks. The official rate is about 8.1 to 8.3 RMB to the dollar. Temperature China is a big country with greatly differing climates from season to season and region to region. Not as hot in Qingdao but quite humid. Shanghai and surrounding areas will be hot and humid.