Travel:
Whether traveling by train or plane, be sure to allow ample time before your departure. If traveling by air, always keep an eye on weather conditions.
Phone Charges:
Roaming charges are high, so remember to top up your phone credit before departure to facilitate communication with others.
Medication:
Mainly bring common cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, mosquito repellent, heatstroke prevention medicine, and motion sickness medicine.
Accommodation:
If you are not familiar with the destination, it is recommended to book a hotel in advance. Hotel prices online are quite competitive.
Safety:
It is best to travel in groups, especially at night. Single women or children should carry essential self-defense tools if possible.
Equipment:
A camera is essential, and you should also decide whether you need sunscreen or other supplies based on the specific conditions of your destination.
Important Information
Climate:
The weather in London and Manchester is quite similar. The average temperature from January to March is about 8 degrees Celsius with 35 mm of rainfall. In the summer from July to September, the average temperature rises to about 20 degrees Celsius, with rainfall of about 52 mm.
Language:
The primary language is English.
Currency: British Pound (1£=100pence)
Entry/Exit: No restrictions.
Airports:
Birmingham Airport: 13 km southeast of the city center
London Heathrow International Airport: 24 km from the city center
Manchester International Airport: 15 km southwest of the city center
Airport Transportation:
London Heathrow International Airport: Underground - £3.2, Taxi - £40
Manchester International Airport: Bus - £1.95, Train - £2.35, Taxi - £12
Airport Tax:
London Heathrow International Airport: International flights - £20, Domestic flights - £10 (included in the ticket price)
Manchester International Airport: International flights - £10, Domestic flights - £5 (included in the ticket price)
Customs:
200 cigarettes, or 50 cigars, or 100 cigarillos, or 250 grams of tobacco, and 50 grams of perfume.
Time Difference:
8 hours behind China Standard Time
Drinking Water:
Tap water is potable.
Electricity:
240V AC, 50Hz
Telephone:
Country code for long-distance calls: 44
Area codes:
Birmingham - 121, Gatwick - 1293, Heathrow - 208, London - 207, Manchester - 161
Office Hours:
There is no fixed rule for shop opening hours.
General hours are as follows: Monday to Saturday: 9:00 AM ~ 5:30 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM
Bank Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM ~ 3:30 PM; some banks are open on Saturday mornings.
