Security Service

Beijing has good public security. It is relatively safe to study and live at Peking University. But it is still recommended that you should not take it lightly.

First, you should keep your passport and money well. Do not carry your passport and ample cash with you at ordinary times. You can prove your identity on the Peking University campus and in Beijing if you have a copy of your student ID and a copy of your passport. Valuables must be locked in the room. Before leaving, you must also turn off the water and electricity switches and close the doors and windows.

You must obey traffic rules and pay attention to traffic safety when traveling.

In case of problems, you must call the police in time and report to the International Students Office. The teachers will do their best to help you.

Emergency telephone: Police: 110, Fire: 119, Traffic Accident: 122, Medical Emergency: 120 or 999, Peking University Emergency Telephone: 62755110 / 62752119.

You can make the above calls for free on any phone, such as IC card phones, coin phones, etc. You can make emergency calls directly without inserting cards or coins.

The Immigration Affairs Service Center of the National Immigration Administration has now compiled a series of free immigration service products for foreigners in China, including "Immigration Service Handbook" (A Welcome Guide to China) and "Immigration Service Special" (Living in China). The "Immigration Service Handbook" includes a legal guide for bilingual learning in Chinese and English and a convenient service guide in multiple languages, including English, Japanese, Korean, and Russian, providing information and guidance for foreigners living, working, studying, and settling in China.

"Immigration Service Special" is a cultural English magazine with columns such as national major current affairs reports, traditional Chinese culture and contemporary life, stories of foreigners in China, and Chinese language learning, helping foreigners understand Chinese society and cultural life.

The QR code of the electronic version of the service product has been uploaded to the attachment, and you can scan the code to read it online.

Transportation in Beijing

The city of Beijing is developing very rapidly, and bus routes and bus stop signs often change. You still need to rely on your observation and mastery. For the specific routes of each bus, you can check the Beijing Bus website, which can also check the travel routes in Beijing. Beijing Bus Network: Beijing Traffic. After the start of school, each college will have a unified notice to apply for a municipal transportation card. Using this card to take the bus and subway will be cheap and convenient.

When riding a bus, you must stand firmly, fasten your seat belt when taking a taxi, especially on the highway, and pay more attention to traffic safety. You should keep your documents and property when riding a bus to avoid losing them.

Taxi is very convenient in Beijing, and taxis generally serve day and night. The fare is calculated based on the rental mileage, 2.00 yuan per kilometer. There is a "TAXI" sign on the roof of the taxi. The supervision card above the dashboard has the driver's photo, name, unit, and supervision phone number. There will be a "FOR HIRE" sign on the front windshield of the taxi. You will receive a printed fare invoice when you leave the cab. You'd better keep the invoice. In case of any problems, you can contact the taxi or its company with the invoice.

Beijing's subway includes Line 1, Line 2 (loop line), Line 4, Line 5, Line 10, Line 13 (city light rail) and Airport Express. You can find them on the Beijing map. Line 4, "Peking University East Gate Station," is the nearest subway station to Peking University.

Bicycles are a means of transportation used by many Beijingers. Buying a sturdy and durable second-hand car when studying at Peking University is a good idea. Motorcycles and unlicensed electric vehicles are prohibited on the Peking University campus.

Beijing subway line map: https://map.bjsubway.com.

Holiday travel

When traveling in China, international students can travel to other places in their spare time. When traveling, you must bring your passport and keep your documents and valuables safe. When traveling, you must choose areas in China that are open to foreigners. Without permission, you may not enter areas and places do not open to foreigners. You must obtain special approval to enter a non-open area for scientific research or academic purposes. If you violate the above regulations, the public security organs will impose penalties under the relevant provisions of the "Foreigners Management Law of the People's Republic of China." Travel can only be carried out on weekends, holidays, and winter and summer vacations. You cannot take leave to travel during your studies. For travel information, go to the China Tourism Network run by the China National Tourism Administration: http://www.cnta.com/.