Dates
Online: August 1st -28th, 2024
On-site: August 29th- September1st, 2024
Venue
Beijing International Convention Center (BICC)
No.8 Beichen Dong Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing P. R. China 100101
Website: ww.bicc.com.cn
Language
English & Chinese
Opening of CHC2024and Plenary Session
Venue：Convention Hall No.1, 2nd floor, BICC
Date & Time：8:30 AM-12:00 PM, Friday, August 30th, 2024
Airport Transfer
You may take a taxi from the Airport Taxi Station for less than USD30 to most of the Congress hotels. Taxis are metered. To avoid confusion and over-charge, it is suggested to ask for receipt (pronounced as "FaPiao" in Chinese) from taxi driver.
Invitation Letter / Visa
You are required to have a valid visa for entry into the People's Republic of China. Please check with your local Chinese embassy or consulate to obtain the necessary documents. Please allow enough time to process your visa. Visit http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/3625/3628/ for further information on the visa process.
On request, the Chinese Medical Association will an invitation for visa application. Such an invitation does not imply any financial commitment. Please note that visa issuance is at the sole discretion of the consular officer. Visa invitation is sent to only those who have made payments to attend the congress. To request an invitation, please follow steps providing information, such as passport number, citizenship and profession.
Liability
The Congress is not responsible for airfare, hotel, or other costs incurred by participants in the event of program or registration cancellation.
Please note, in the event that the China Heart Congress 2023 is postponed or canceled because of circumstances beyond the control of the organizers, including but not limited to civil disturbance, earthquake, electrical outage, explosion, fire, freight embargo, strike or labor unrest, flood, hurricane, tornado or the act of the government, the registrant expressly agrees to waive any claim against the organizer for damages or compensation.
Credit Cards and Currency
Major credit cards like Master, Visa and American Express are acceptable in most big shopping centers and hotels. Major foreign currencies can be changed to the Chinese currency RMB at the airport, the Bank of China or hotels. American dollars can be changed into Chinese currency (RMB yuan) at a rate of about USD 1 to RMB 6.89 as of April 2023, but the exchange rate is subject to change.
Climate and Clothes
August is summer in Beijing, with an average temperature of 32 degrees Celsius. Light cloths and a suit for formal occasions would be appropriate.
Time Difference
China Time is 8 hours ahead of GMT
Telecommunications / Internet
Facilities such as IDD, fax and Internet are available in hotels.
Tipping
Except for some tour guides and hotel porters, no people in China expect tipping.
Electricity
The local voltage is 200-240 volts AC, 50 cycles. Transformers reducing the voltage to 110-120 volts, 60 cycles are available in some hotels.