Transport Guide To The Beijing Language And Culture University

Subway

Public transport around the Beijing Language and Culture University is convenient. The university itself is located on College Road and is close to the Beijing North Fourth Ring Road. College Road connects to subway Line 13 at Wudaokou Station. From this subway stop you can get to every corner of the city (with a few changes). After taxis, this is almost certainly the most convenient way to get around Beijing.

Buses

The nearest bus station is called Beijing Language and Culture University Station (formerly known as Language College Station). Bus routes that come through the stop include 307, 331, 375, 630, 656, 690, 743, 957. There are also a handful of other stops in the general area that you can explore for yourself, but this is the main one used by most students.

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From here you can easily get to places such as Xi Zhi Men, Xin Jie Kou, Qian Men, Zhong Guan Cun (the nearby electronics district), Summer Palace, Fragrant Hills, the Botanical Gardens, the Asian Games Village, and many other great areas in Beijing.

Taxis

Foreigners are generally reminded to stay safe and only use official taxis. This means avoiding black unmarked private cabs whenever possible (you will also pay more for them). Taxi rates are around 10 yuan for the first 3km and then 2 yuan per km thereafter (if I have my information correct). Always take taxis that use meters, and get out of any that want to drive you for a price off-meter.

Bicycles

If you are going to travel by bicycle, be very careful! Beijing is renowned for its terrible traffic, and if you are not as efficient as the locals at dodging oncoming vehicles, you need to keep your wits about you at all times. Also remember that lots of students at BLCU have their bicycles stolen, so keep them locked and in safe places. If you don't believe me, just ask any former or current BLCU student!

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Beijing International Airport

A taxi ride to the Beijing International Airport via the North Fourth Ring Road will cost about 100 yuan (plus toll charges). You can also take a bus or subway to the airport, but from my experiences both of these other options are such a hassle and so slow that it's not worth the money you save. Just pay for a quick, safe and convenient cab! You also don't need to lug all your baggage around on public transport that way (which is a real pain the ass!).

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