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Can I use my mobile phone in China?

In China, GSM networks operated by China Mobile provide coverage in every major city, while CDMA network run by China Unicom is improving its coverage, so if you have a dual band or tri band mobile phone or use COSMOTE card, then you can use your mobile phone in China in most big cities.

Can I buy GSM SIM card in China?

Yes, in China, you can buy GSM SIM card, there are mainly two kinds you can choose: Shenzhouxing issued by China Mobile, Ruyitong issued by China Unicom. Usually when you buy SIM card, no document is required but prepaid charge and you need to finish using that amount of prepaid charge before indicated date. You can buy charging card in amount of 50 RMB and 100 RMB to recharge in post offices, stores and newsstands easily.

What are the public holidays in China? Should we avoid visiting China during the public holidays?

In China, the public holidays are:

Jan. 1st ---- New Year's Day; 1 day holiday
Jan/Feb ---- Spring Festival (Chinese lunar New Year); 4-day holiday
Mar. 8th ---- International Women’s Day; 1/2 day holiday for women only
May 1st ---- International Labors' Day; 3-day holiday
Jun. 1st ---- International Children's Day, is a festival for children.
School children normally have 1 day or 1/2 day holiday.
Oct. 1st ---- National Day; 3-days holiday

For May 1st and October 1st, according to Chinese government’s regulation, two weekends will be combined with 3-day holiday, thus most Chinese people will have 7-day consecutive holiday from May 1st to 7th, Oct. 1st to 7th, when it is very crowded in tourist cities like Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Guilin, etc. We suggest you avoid visiting China during these two public holidays if possible.