yuehan123 Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 In China it is very common for a business owner to have rooms of 100 computers, or more. They are called "wanba" and cost about 3-5 yuan per hour. They are usually filled with students playing video games but you can easily access the Internet there. Avoid the Hotel business centers which cost 40-50 yuan for 15 minutes. Link to comment
jtaylo69 Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 So True. But sometimes you can get a good rate from the hotel with an internet connecttion in the room. But you will have to ask for it as they will not volunteer this information to you. Link to comment
Zingaro Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 I traveled to China once without my laptop. I went to an internet "cafe" (there were no food or drinks there) near my SO's apartment. Bought a rechargeable card that you just slide into a pay slot on one of their computers. I was able to check email, even downloaded some photos. Piece of cake. Haven't tried the small "wanbai". Those come and go in all corners of most Chinese cities. I also arranged for my SO to get dialup internet service in her apartment. Slow as hell, but on another trip I brought my laptop, and was able to use it to handle email. Depending what city you're visiting, you'll find several major hotels with wireless hotspots and/or in-room ISDN. Typically, they want you to be a guest, but you can prepay for wireless time in most places. There are also a few (very few) coffee shops with wireless hotspots. Haven't tried any of those yet. Link to comment
david_dawei Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 Even for a 'small' city like Boading (600,000), the internet cafe is very popular and over with teens as described. The internet service is fast enough, although not always reliable... Link to comment
perryf Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 The first time I was in Nanning, I booked my own hotel. After that Fanny got us a room thru her brother. He's a bellhop at a really nice hotel. The first time he got me a regular room with a king size bed for 35 rmb per nite. That's basically free since we also got free breakfast coupons and free drink coupons. The last time I was there, I brought along some CD's of Mp3's I made for Fanny. So he got us an executive room, since it had a computer in it. I think that one was 85 rmb / nite. I'll have to see if we can negotiate a Candle discount, since I know many here go to Nanning. PF Link to comment
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