As the cultural and historical heart of The Middle Kingdom, Beijing fully captures the incredible mix of old and new that is China! During the day, experience the splendor of The Forbidden City, the narrow hutongs, the vast Summer Palace and much more. Come night, you can enjoy the modern nightlife as locals and expats come together for bars, clubbing, restaurants and converts. Beijing is in every way a modern metropolis while somehow also managing to breathe life in to history. There is no place quite like it.
Whether you find yourself in sparkling Sanlitun or university hub Wudaokou, you will be fascinated by the sheer variety of people and things around you. Doing an internship in Beijing puts you in in the center of Chinese politics and power. On a night out are bound to meet diplomats, CEOs, students, and office workers – Beijing attracts people from near and far hoping to get a foot in the door of some of China’s largest, most powerful companies. For a city this big, it’s surprisingly easy to find your way around.
Life as an intern in Beijing is going to be a challenge – the good kind of challenge. Some of the most important things to know are:
Transport – how to get around in Beijing. You have the choice of public transport (bus, metro, train), biking (shared bikes are increasingly popular and easy to use), taxis and walking
Embassies – where to find your embassy and how to get in touch with them. Most embassies are located in the Sanlitun area, which is easily reached by public transport
Cost of living – how much can you expect to pay for daily necessities? Apart from rent, most things are very affordable in Beijing. A metro ticket is 3 RMB, a lunch at a local restaurant is usually around 30 RMB