AIR has agreements with several nearby hotels, as well as having its own Guest House right on campus. AIR guests can choose either of the accommodation sites and enjoy the best services at specially negotiated prices.
If you are staying in China more than a few days, you may want to get a Chinese SIM card for your mobile phone. The Chinese GSM system uses 900 MHz and 1800 MHz. Chinese SIM cards can come as part of a monthly package, or pay-as-you-go. There are two main companies, China Mobile and China Unicom. You can buy a card at one of their respective shops, or at some newspaper kiosks. You will need your passport to register the card.
Beijing's public transport system is extensive, convenient and reasonably priced. There are also plenty of taxis, and public rental bicycles. Beijing itself is a transportation hub for northern China, making it easy to get to other cities by plane, train or long-distance bus.
Emergency numbers Police: 110 Fire: 119 Ambulance: 120 Traffic accidents: 122
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