Telex and cable services are also widely available, in hotels and post offices. Postal Services Hotel desks provide the most convenient post office services for visitors. They have mail boxes and sell stamps for letters, postcards and parcels. For insured postage, express mail and other special services, it's best to use post offices, which are found on main streets, the airport, railway stations andtourist spots. All major international courier companies, as well as Chinese companies, have offices in all major cities.
Most hotels can arrange for pick-up or delivery of packages for guests, at a small service charge.
Ask at the Business Center or front desk. In country areas and smaller cities you need to arrange taxis through the hotel. Fares vary and meters are not always used, however all drivers will give receipts. Few cabbies speak English so you should have addresses written in Chinese. Throughout the country there are also plenty of bus and trolley services, however they are invariably crowded and usually uncomfortable.