If you wish to send important items such as antiques or cultural relics that are under customs control, you will have to ask for the assistance of the local branch of the international post office, instead of the small post office in the hotel.
The popular items include cigarette lighters, stamps (stamp collecting is a popular hobby), T-shirt, the exotic coins make a good gift to Chinese.
Foreign exchange sent or carried in by foreign entities and foreign nationals in China can be held at their own disposal, deposited in designated banks or sold to the designated foreign exchange banks. Such foreign exchange can also be remitted or taken abroad upon the presentation of valid documents.
Chinese currency is called Renminbi, which is issued by the People's Bank of China. The unit for Renminbi is Yuan, and also Jiao and Fen. The abbreviated symbol of Renminbi Yuan is RMB¥.