Chinese in China
We offer Chinese language courses at our school in Beijing, China.
Students must be at least 18 years old to participate. |
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Chinese in China - Beijing |
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| Beijing; the Past and the Present, China’s ancient rulers displayed their power and lordship through the construction of magnificent palaces, imperial residences and scores of temples. Today, Beijing is home to a population of approximately 13 million, as well as being the country’s political and cultural centre. |
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The city’s clear planning and the efficient transport system have made Beijing very accessible and easy to experience, while at the same time the city retains the majesty and splendour of places such as the Forbidden City. The Great Wall of China lies a mere 60 km away from the city.
In order to host the 2008 Olympic Games, the city has seen great changes: parks and green areas were designed by landscape architects and new sports villages were built. |
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| Many Beijingians speak Mandarin Chinese and are traditionally very open and willing to communicate. China’s top universities are found mostly in the northwest of the city centre. |
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In the past times of the Ming and Qing dynasties it served as the emperor’s residence. It is the largest and best preserved example of the world’s ancient architecture.
Also only a few minutes walk away lies Tiananmen Square, here you will find the subway station that will take you to and from the hotel. The Wangfujing, Beijing’s best known and biggest shopping street, is also within a 10 minute walk. |
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Eating and drinking in China is a bargain compared to European standards: countless restaurants invite passers-by to embark on a culinary adventure. Even those on a tight budget will receive a tasty meal with large variety to choose from. Because of the large number and the almost round the clock business hours of most eateries, to cook for yourself is not really worth it.
For those following special diets, the numerous little restaurants, snack bars or food stores outside the school offer an ideal option to come by necessary items of food. |
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Beijing in a Nutshell
● Location
Beijing is the second largest city in China and is the northern administrative municipality. |
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● Famous for
Chinese food; world-changing political events; Jin and Mongol dynasties; vast population; unique cultural heritage; the Great Wall of China; Olympic Games 2008. |
● School surroundings
Our school is centrally located within the Imperial Gardens in the Wen Hua Gong; the cultural Palace of Beijing; which is surrounded by the Forbidden City. Tiananmen Square and Wangfujing (the most famous shopping street) are just a short walk away. |
● Cities, towns and villages nearby
Tianjin, Shenyang, Taiyuan. |
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● Places of interest
The Forbidden City,
Great Wall of China, Mao's Mausoleum, Square of Heavenly Peace,
Wangfujin, New Summer Palace, Sanlitun - the embassy quarter. |
● Special events
National
Day (1st October), Chinese New Year, Beijing Pop Festival, Beijing
International Kite Festival. |
● Shopping
Some of the most
famous shopping streets, including the Wangfujig area, are just a
short walk away from the school. Shops are open every day from 09:00
to 21:00, Monday to Friday, while the evening markets are open until
midnight. |
● Nightlife
The nightlife in
Beijing is quite diverse you will find bars and clubs which fit all
tastes. |
● Public transport facilities
Metro, bus and taxi. |
● Getting there from the airport
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bus: |
There are several bus lines linking the airport
to the school: No.1 ,4, 5, 10, 20, 22, 37 ,726, 728 and 802 .
Your stop is Tian An Men East. The ride takes approximately
2 hours. |
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train: |
Take the underground to 'Tian An Men East'
(Chinese: Tian An Men Dong) and exit the station via Exit A. |
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taxi: |
Since the airport is approximately 35 km from
the centre of Beijing, the taxi trip will take approximately
45 minutes. |
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