Internet access in Beijing

Posted by admin in Tuesday, March 11th 2008 under: Tips Tags: travel tips
In this modern world today, we can not live without internet now, at least i think so. And i think most of the travellers will consider the internet access when they are out. Internet access will not be a problem for you in Beijing.

Most hotels provide internet service, either in the hotel-lobby (where you can expect to pay anything from 10 yuan and hour to 30) or in your room (usually 100+yuan for 24 hours). However, if you are visiting Beijing on a shoe-string, don’t be discouraged from heading out onto the streets to search for a bar. Look for the characters 网吧 (wangba) on the signs on shop fronts and around the streets. In most of these cafes internet should cost as little as 3 to 5 yuan an hour which will also include use of a plethora of violent and addictive computer games.

If you are planning to stay in Beijing long enough to warrant renting accommodation then getting broadband internet installed into your residence is simplicity itself. Most modern accommodation will have internet connections installed. To be connected simply let your landlord or estate agent know you want to use the internet before moving in.

The speed of the internet will be very good, but for some reason, some sites are blocked. So if you can not log on some special websites, check if it is available in China.