Inbound tourists are allowed to carry currency below 20000 RMB or 5000 USD (equivalent foreign currency). Customs declaration is essential when currency is above 20000 RMB or 5000 USD.

Foreign exchange service is available in airports, five-star hotels, branches of Chinese banks and some forex companies.

In Beijing, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) has currency exchange service dealing in each terminal. It’s convenient whatever your destination is. Most counters open round the clock.