Is it convenient to make phone calls in China? What kinds of phone cards are available to make International Direct Dialing (IDD)?
IDD services are available at all hotels and post offices and nowadays it is very convenient to make phone calls in China. Telephone booths can be seen everywhere – in hotels, restaurants and airports, as well as on the street. Various phone cards are sold in China and are readily available in post offices, inside hotels or at most street news stands. IC and IP cards are recommended for convenience and low price. Most public telephones you see in China are IC telephones, which are for local, long distance call and IDD.