Information on registration and hotels will be found at www.icold-cigb2025.com.

A letter of invitation for obtaining travel visas will be available at the website when registration opens.

Check with a Chinese high commission, embassy, consulate or travel agency to find out what documents are required to enter China. A website: www.visaforchina.org is provided for requiring a visa to enter China as visitors. This website serves as a reference only. For specific and new visa requirements, please refer to the Chinese embassies or consulates in the relevant countries.

Chinese (Mandarin) is the national language of China, and English is widely spoken in educated circle.

The weather in May can range from a low temperature of 17 Celsius degrees, to a high one of 26 Celsius degrees; average rainfall is 104-115mm.

Chinese Yuan (RMB)

China's electrical supply and outlets (sockets, wall plugs) are different from those found in the United States and Europe. The electrical supply is 220 Volts and 50 Hertz (cycles per second).