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Beijing

北京市

Beijing: A vibrant hub of ancient history, cutting-edge innovation, and world-class education, perfect for international students.

Tier 1

Universities

92 universities

  • Peking University
  • Tsinghua University
  • Renmin University of China
  • Beijing Normal University
  • Beihang University
  • Beijing Institute of Technology
  • University of International Business and Economics
  • Communication University of China
  • China Agricultural University
  • Central Academy of Fine Arts

Cost of Living

Avg. Rent

¥4500

Avg. Meal

¥35

Coffee

¥25

Cost Index

85/100

Housing

Popular Student Neighborhoods

Wudaokou (五道口)Haidian District (海淀区)Sanlitun (三里屯)Gulou (鼓楼)Chaoyang District (朝阳区)

Safety

Safety Rating

10/10

Night Transport Safety

Generally very safe with extensive metro and ride-hailing services available.

Safety Tips

Beijing, the capital of China, enjoys good public security, while speech regulation is relatively strict; it is advisable to exercise caution when participating in religious activities and discussing political topics.

Emergency Numbers

Police110
Ambulance120
Fire119
Traffic Accidents122

Healthcare

100 tertiary hospitals

Major Hospitals

  • Peking Union Medical College Hospital
  • Beijing Jishuitan Hospital
  • Beijing Friendship Hospital
  • China-Japan Friendship Hospital
  • Beijing Chaoyang Hospital

International Hospitals

  • Beijing United Family Hospital
  • International Medical Center (IMC)
  • Raffles Medical Beijing

Transportation

Metro

27 lines, extensive coverage across the city, efficient and affordable.

Airport

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Employment

GDP

¥437600 hundred million

Major Industries

Information TechnologyFinanceScientific Research and Technical ServicesCulture and EntertainmentBiotechnology

Top Companies

Tencent
Alibaba
Baidu
ByteDance
Xiaomi
Sinopec Group
China Mobile
Bank of China
Huawei
JD.com

Culture & Entertainment

Cultural Attractions

  • Forbidden City
  • Great Wall of China (Badaling/Mutianyu)
  • Temple of Heaven
  • Summer Palace
  • Tiananmen Square
  • 798 Art Zone
  • Lama Temple
  • National Museum of China
  • Beijing Zoo
  • Houhai Lake

Live Music

7/10

Nightlife

8/10

LGBTQ Friendly

5/10

Religious Facilities

MosqueChurchTempleSynagogue

Climate & Environment

Winter Avg. Temp

-4°C

Summer Avg. Temp

26°C

Rainy Days

15%

Sunlight Index

65/100

Air Quality

85