Home - Telephone Guide - China Dialling Codes: Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an   For more information on using your cell phone abroad click here International Cell Phones: The good, the bad and the cheap Telephone: The international access code for China is +86. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). The city code for Beijing is (0)10. Telephone communication within China is good and improving all the time. International Direct Dialling is available in most cities. Phone cards are widely available and calls can be made from post offices and hotels; phone booths on the streets are usually for local calls only. In hotels, local calls are generally free or will be charged only a nominal fee. Mobile phone networks are very advanced. Operators use GSM networks and have roaming agreements with most non-North American international operators. Internet cafes are available in most main towns. Time : GMT 8 Travel Guide: Click here for the full travel guide to China with comprehensive information for holiday makers and business travellers. Keywords : International dialling codes, China telephone rates, China phone numbers, Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an phone codes, Internet access, cell phones, mobile telephone coverage. Reviews from our users  [add your own review] Deana Manser; May 2007:  I have just returned from what I can only describe as a holiday of a lifetime to Hong Kong, Hainan Island and Beijing. (home to the Olympics 2008) Hong Kong was excellent, offering every type of tourist amazing excursions, shopping and... Linda Morris; May 2007:  Hainan island was a fascinating destination with stunning beaches and superb hotels. Swimming in the South China Sea was a great experience and there were a wide range of watersports available. The hotels are all well appointed, with some of the best... Thomas Ho; Nov 2007:  I'm a Hong Kong Chinese, I travel to Shanghai almost every week because of Business needs. I cannot remember how many times I saw pick pocket in Shanghai. Most of them are teenage and came from Xinjiang provinces. Try not... Read More Travel Reviews Travel Companies iExplore designs made-to-order, privately-guided adventure tours to China and over 200 other world wonders. Come Back Different! Click here Journey into the Middle Kingdom with G.A.P Adventures and experience one of the world's most diverse and fascinating of countries. Click here Intrepid Travel, one of the world's leading suppliers of small group adventures focused on getting off the beaten track, interacting with the locals and having real life experiences throughout China. Click here Travel Agents! Subscribe to Word Travels Professional: Email and print off customised travel guides for your clients. Brand this guide with your logo and contact details. Word Travels includes authorative and reliable information on thousands of destinations. More info Apply for a free trial Association of British Travel Agents. Show UK Travel Companies specialising in China Travel Guide | Airport Guide | Cheap Flights | City Guide | Holiday Resorts | Tour Operators | Climate and Weather | Phone Codes | World Clock | Feedback | About us | Travel Reviews Copyright © 2008 Globe Media Ltd. All rights reserved. By its very nature much of the information in this travel guide is subject to change at short notice and travellers are urged to verify information on which they're relying with the relevant authorities. Globe Media cannot accept any responsibility for any loss or inconvenience to any person as a result of information contained above.