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Hotels: During the duration of the program, teachers will be staying at three – star hotels in most cities and four-star hotels in some cities. These hotels provide toothpaste, toothbrushes, bath towels, soap, shampoo, combs, shower caps, and disposable slippers on a daily basis. Laundry service is available at hotels. Cooking facilities are not available in the hotel rooms.
International Phone Calls: International phone calls can be made through the hotel phone services at a rate of approximately 9 Yuan/Minute ($1.30). Calling cards are available for sale at local phone stores. Some calling cards can be used in hotel rooms. Others can only be used through special types of phones. International phone service for direct calls to and from USA/China is available with local cell phone companies in US. A Skype calling account is highly recommended for the most affordable rate for international phone calls.
Internet: Most hotels provide free Internet connection. School labs are open for teachers during their two-hour lunch break on teaching days. Wireless internet is available at teacher's workrooms at the Nanjing school.
Food: All hotels serve a buffet-style breakfast, which serves some Western food and mostly Chinese food. Meals (lunch & dinner) provided on the tours and at the school cafeterias are mainly Chinese food. Fresh fruits, soft drinks, and water are provided daily in the teachers’ workroom. Some American fast food is available at restaurants, such as, Pizza Hut, KFC, McDonald, etc. Food is inexpensive in China.
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