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International Phone Calls To and From China
It is easy to make local and international calls from a payphone, hotel or home phone.
...It is easy to make local and international calls from a payphone, hotel or home phone.
It is simple and cheap to get a phone card (IC card) to be used in payphones. You can buy these in many places including airports and street vendors. Cards sold in the airport will likely be more expensive but street vendors will sell cards for less than their face value. Most payphones only accept phone cards but some accept coins.
You can also find phones at newstands and little hole-in-the-wall shops. These are likely only worth it if you are making a domestic call.
Another option you may consider if you have a computer, broadband access and a microphone is Skype. With Skype you can call phones very cheaply from your computer. Sometimes the service can be patchy due to network problems. Many internet cafes now have webcams and microphones as well.
To make a call to China dial:
A - The country exit code - "00" from Britain, New Zealand and most other countries, "011" from Canada and USA, "0011" from Australia, "900" from India, "001" from South Korea, "095" from Norway, "009" from South Africa and Sweden, "002" from Taiwan and "001" from Thailand.
B - China’s country code - "86"
C - The area code or "0" if you are calling a cell phone.
D - The phone number.
To make a call from China dial:
A - The exit code from China - "00"
B - The country code (See list below)
C - The area code and phone number
List of Country Codes:
Australia = 61
Austria = 43
Britain = 44
Canada = 1
Finland = 358
France = 33
Germany = 49
Greece = 30
India = 91
Italy = 39
Israel = 972
Japan = 81
Hong-Kong=852
Ireland = 353
Macau = 853
Netherlands = 31
New Zealand= 64
Norway = 47
Philippines = 63
Portugal = 351
Russia = 7
South Africa = 27
South Korea = 82
Spain = 34
Sweden = 46
Taiwan = 886
Thailand = 66
Switzerland = 41
USA = 1
Mail and Shipping
Some quick tips about shipping from China:
...Some quick tips about shipping from China:
- Sending mail from or to China is quite reliable.
- Post offices are open 8am to 6pm Monday to Saturday.
- Large hotels often have postal services as well.
- Courier services such as FedEx, DHL, UPS and TNT also operate in China.
- China Post and it’s courier service EMS offer good rates.
- If the address fields are not marked on the envelope use the standard convention in China:
"Country
Province, City
Zip/Postal Code
Street Number
Name"
- You can use English to write the address but it would be useful to have the name of your country written in Chinese Characters as well.
- Stamps are not sticky on the back. Instead, glue is smeared on the back of the stamp with a brush.
Receiving Mail
Most main post offices have a poste restante service. The charge should be between 1 and 3 yuan per item. Take your passport with you when you go to collect your mail.
Toilets and Bathrooms
Toilets in China are often not clean and there is usually not any toilet paper. When in China, you should make it a habit to bring toilet paper and hand sanitizer with you wherever you go.
...Toilets in China are often not clean and there is usually not any toilet paper. When in China, you should make it a habit to bring toilet paper and hand sanitizer with you wherever you go.
The standard Chinese toilet is a ceramic hole in the ground that you squat over. If you are able-bodied then this is not a problem in itself. However, if you are having some problems or just like to read the comics on the toilet then these will not be comfortable. At least you don’t have to touch anything though since you can hit the handle with your foot instead of having to use your hand.
Washrooms are not hard to find. They are in department stores, hotels, restaurants and in public areas. In the cities, clean, western style washrooms can be found in fast food restaurants such as McDonalds and KFC.
Below are the Chinese characters for male (left) and female (right).
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A rare clean one in Nanjing
Top Jiangsu Province Tours
$40 Per Day
Nanjing nightlife tours - Bar crawling
In recent years Nanjing’s nightlife scene has undoubtedly changed for the better. The 1912 bar district is a common place to start a tour of Nanjing’s nightlife as it features Nanjing’s largest concentration of bars and clubs. Besides 1912, bars, pubs, clubs, karaokes, restaurants and not-so-mentionable locales are dispersed across the city, especially near Xinjiekou and close to the student population.
...Read moreIn recent years Nanjing’s nightlife scene has undoubtedly changed for the better. The 1912 bar district is a common place to start a tour of Nanjing’s nightlife as it features Nanjing’s largest concentration of bars and clubs. Besides 1912, bars, pubs, clubs, karaokes, restaurants and not-so-mentionable locales are dispersed across the city, especially near Xinjiekou and close to the student population.
Nail Jazz Bar is a light bar with good Jazz muisc, live sometimes, they have over 50 kinds of imported beer from all over the World, the Draft beer Hoegaarden is with special roam and taste, for lady, here have over 100 cocktail to choose, lovely and enjoyable. The price here is quite as other bars, short cocktail for 28 Yuan, long drink cocktail for 38 Yuan. Hoegaarden draft beer, 38 for 0.3L and 68 for 0.5L.
Behind the Wall - A cozy atmosphere, decent food, live music and cheap margaritas make Behind the Wall a popular hang-out, especially with the foreign student population. Inside, Behind the Wall’s three rooms are linked by over-sized arched doorways, and provide seating for groups of two to ten. Mexican, Latin and Greek cuisine is served. The drink menu is varied and not too expensive by Nanjing standards - margaritas are served for only 15 Yuan from Sunday to Thursday.
Castle Bar - Castle Bar is lively on weekends and can become packed during special events. However, during weekdays staff members often outnumber customers. A good place if you like dancing.
Secco Restaurant and Bar - Great German restaurant and bar in Nanjing, they have a good rang and selection of cocktail made by a German, he is also the manager there, really strict to every cocktail he made, always bring you the best taste.
Finnegans Wake - A traditional Irish bar in Nanjing,offering Kilkenny, Guinness and strongbow cider on draught.
Please contact me for daily tour fees, i charge by per tour, not per person.
$50 Per Day
Nanjing Hiking tour with local tour guide Sam
It`s springtime, it`s hiking time!
This tailor-made tour is for people who like nature, history, and hiking!
Ming Tomb (Admission: FreeCNY) - Nanjing became the capital of China when Zhu Yuanzhang founded the Ming Dynasty in 1368. During his reign, Zhu Yuanzhang built the great city walls of Nanjing, the imperial palace, and his future tomb - the Ming Tomb in Nanjing. The Ming Tomb is a certified UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a must-see for travellers to Nanjing.
...Read moreIt`s springtime, it`s hiking time!
This tailor-made tour is for people who like nature, history, and hiking!
Ming Tomb (Admission: FreeCNY) - Nanjing became the capital of China when Zhu Yuanzhang founded the Ming Dynasty in 1368. During his reign, Zhu Yuanzhang built the great city walls of Nanjing, the imperial palace, and his future tomb - the Ming Tomb in Nanjing. The Ming Tomb is a certified UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a must-see for travellers to Nanjing.
Xuanwu Lake (Admission: Free) - Close to the city center and featuring 368 hectares of water and 104 hectares of land, Xuanwu Lake Park is a favorite getaway for locals. Well before the sunrise and even after sunset, the park is bustling with visitors. Some come to walk, jog, or fly kites, others to practice Tai Chi, and many more just want to enjoy the scenery.
Nanjing Food Court - my favorite local Nanjing restaurant, Nanjing people like to go there with family. It`s a resultant with a lot of Nanjing local food and ancient style of decoration, at night they will have Kunqu playing, coolest restaurant ever.
City Wall (Admission: 45CNY) - Nanjing City Wall, constructed during the Yuan and Ming Dynasties between 1365 and 1386, originally stretched over 30km which made it the longest city wall in the world. Now, with about two thirds of the wall still intact it still remains the longest city wall in China. We could walk on the city wall and feel the history of Nanjing.
*Please contact me for daily tour fees, i charge by per tour, not per person.
$80 Per Day
Relaxing Hot Spring Tour at Tangshan Area
Nanjing Tangshan is famous for the hot spring, hot spring is good for your skin and health, and relaxing your body and get rid of the press.
Maybe you don't like all the tourist attractions in the downtown, here would be one of another option.
This tour will be only visit 2 attractions and the rest will be spend the whole time in the hot spring. Or, if you prefer, you can only go for the spring.
Tour plan would be:
Hotel pick up -----> Yangshan Stele -----> Tangshan Ancient Ape Man Caves -----> Hot Spring -----> Send back to hotel.
...Read moreNanjing Tangshan is famous for the hot spring, hot spring is good for your skin and health, and relaxing your body and get rid of the press.
Maybe you don't like all the tourist attractions in the downtown, here would be one of another option.
This tour will be only visit 2 attractions and the rest will be spend the whole time in the hot spring. Or, if you prefer, you can only go for the spring.
Tour plan would be:
Hotel pick up -----> Yangshan Stele -----> Tangshan Ancient Ape Man Caves -----> Hot Spring -----> Send back to hotel.
Since Tangshan is a little town outside of Nanjing city and it`s quite far away, i would suggest to use a private car to drive there directly.