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Phones in China


China Mobile Phone Services Hotel Phones

Our guide may call you on your hotel phone to confirm your tour, so please answer! It is for this reason we might ask you for the name you use to check into the hotel, otherwise the operator cannot connect our guide with you.

Hotel phones can be pretty pricy when dialing out, especially for international calls. We recommend using Skype Out or similar internet phone services if you have a laptop.

Mobile cell phones

A mobile can be pretty useful in China if you strike off on your own. When taking a taxi you can call someone to tell the driver where to go, such as your hotel, a restaurant or a friend.

Bringing a phone with roaming service

Having a mobile phone with global roaming is useful but expensive. Keep your calls short if you're paying the bill! Make sure you give us your phone number when booking. You can also receive calls from people in your own country. Realize the rates are very high and if you want to chat with the folks back home there are better ways to do it such as Skype or a calling card.

Buying a local phone or SIM card

China Mobile recharge card If you are in China for a while it may be useful to get a local GSM SIM card if your phone takes it and is not locked to a network. Alternatively you buy a new phone in China. If you are traveling with others and want to be able to communicate within the city, having mobile phones can be pretty handy. They are also useful for calling your destination for taxi drivers to receive instructions.

Phones can be bought for as little as CNY 400 and a phone number / SIM card with some credit is about CNY 150. Better numbers with lucky 8's are more expensive, and numbers with lots of unlucky 4's are cheaper. The calls seem to work either way. There are lots of phone shops around China but they will not speak English. Bring your passport, you will need it to register your number.

Public Phones

Public phones have seemingly gone away in China. You'll see even the poorest of people with a mobile phone now so there is no longer a need. Some small shops will offer local calling services for a small fee.


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China tours
1 Day CNY 410
A great day out with kids in Beijing, these activities are things we regularly do with our own children living in Beijing. The zoo is a spacious green park with fun exhibitions and even a children's playground. Its a good chance to see panda bears up close without going all the way to Chengdu. All kids love the Toy Market which is next to the Hongqiao Pearl Market so you can see both at...

Beijing
China tours
1 Day CNY 380
The most epic of great wall hikes, the Jinshanling to Simatai walk has both restored and unrestored sections. Because Simatai East is currently closed we must end at Simatai West.  This is a medium difficulty hike and is appropriate for children from age 8 and up or those who are keen hikers. The hike takes at about 3 to 4 hours, then we will have an excellent lunch in on the way back to...

Beijing
China tours
1 Day CNY 630
Visiting the Terracotta Warriors, Qinshihuang's Tomb, the Huaqing Hotsprings and Banpo Ancient Village you will see a huge amount of archaeology in one day. Our no-shopping tour gives you only time seeing the sights and no surprise side-trips to overpriced factories. We can customize this tour itinerary for you and can add a hotel, train or plane tickets.

Xi'an
China tours
3 Days CNY 4,840
If you have just a few days in port and want to see both Beijing and the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an then this tour is right for you. We include a accommodation and flights to make a complete package. We can change the hotel if you have a preference. Flights are quoted at a discount and the final flight price will depend on the discount available from the airlines when you pay your...

Beijing → Xi'an → Beijing
China tours
3 Days CNY 1,460
This tour takes you to the seat of Mongolian culture in China, Hohhot, the Inner Mongolian capital. In Hohhot, you can discover Inner Mongolia's Muslim community, learn about the proud history of the Mongolian people, and visit the regions oldest and most beautiful temples. Then, take a trip out of the city to the endless blue sky and open fields of the Mongolian grasslands. Before falling...

Hohhot
China tours
11 Days CNY 9,170
This tour follows the popular triangle of Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai, then adds in the Yangtze River Cruise. The cruise we include is on Century Cruise line, the best of the five star lines. Much of the trip is about enjoying life onboard and dining, so we feel this is the best choice. We can offer other ships at various prices, please inquire. We do not include hotels in the...

Beijing → Xi'an → Chongqing → Yangtze River Cruises → Yichang → Shanghai
China tours
1 Day CNY 260
Beijing is one of the most exciting places in the world in terms of art. There are over 10 art districts (converted use space, many old factories or testing facilities) within the city that are brimming with some of the most thought provoking and beautiful works of art produced in the contemporary world. While many of these districts beam with eclectic glamor lined with amazing galleries and...

Beijing
China tours
1 Day CNY 650
Beijing is one of the most exciting places in the world in terms of art. There are over 10 art districts (converted use space, many old factories or testing facilities) within the city that are brimming with some of the most thought provoking and beautiful works of art produced in the contemporary world. While many of these districts beam with eclectic glamor lined with amazing galleries and...

Beijing
China tours
1 Day CNY 340
This tour will give you a look into early 20th century Shanghai. First, you will stroll along historic Duolun Road, home to many of the most famous Chinese writers and revolutionaries of the 1920s and '30s. Next, you will visit the sights of Shanghai's American concession, home to many Jewish refugees during WWII. Spend the afternoon exploring Shanghai's elegant French Concession,...

Shanghai
China tours
1 Day
A day of high altitude sport, start the day by playing 18 holes of golf on the highest golf course in the world. The air is so thin you can drive the ball further than normal, which is good because there is a par 5 hole over 800 yards long. After your round of golf you can get lunch in the golf club. We don't include it in the price, you can order and pay for your drinks and meal...

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