Venue:
Xianglu GRAND Hotel
18, Changhao Road, Huli, Xiamen, 361006. P.R. China

Dates:
Nov. 4 - 6, 2009

Congress Official Language:
The official language of the Congress is English. Simultaneous translation will be available in Chinese only in plenary sessions.

Scientific Secretariat:
Chinese Society of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgery
Shanghai Minimally Invasive Surgery Center
Ruijin Hospital of Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
No.573 Xujiahui Road, Shanghai , China (Zipcode: 200025)
Email: admin@elsa2009.com

Time Differences:
GMT +8 hours

Currency and Exchange:
The Renminbi yuan (RMB) (namely, Chinese Yuan (CNY)) is the official currency in China. In Xiamen, major credit cards - Visa, Master Card and American Express - are accepted at most major hotels, large restaurants and shopping centers. At present, the exchange rate is about USD 1 = RMB 6.8 (Nov. 2008).

Electricity:
The electrical voltage is 220 volts. Most hotels provide built-in converters.