Just dial the international prefix 00, plus country code 86, area code and
number Look for roadside kiosks with the IDD sign IDD calls have a
three-minute minimum charge; additional time thereafter is calculated
by the minute If you call between 9 pm and 7 am the next morning, the
rates are half the daytime price

The IDD code of China is 0086

The use of Card phones is fairly widespread in China and can be the
simplest and the cheapest way to make calls in China There are two
types of phone cards

Older magnetic cards

Newer Smart cards

Magnetic phone cards can be used only in the province in which you buy
them; Smart cards can be used all over China
Important Telephone numbers:


Dial 110 Police

Dial 119 Fire

Dial 120 Emergency

Dial 112 - Telephone repair desk

Dial 113 - Long distance operator

Dial 114 - Directory inquiries and information

Dial 115 - International operator

Dial 116 - Long distance directory inquiries

Dial 117 Time

Dial 121 - Weather