Living in Beijing

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Check out the information about airports in Beijing.

Information about railways in Beijing

The Beijing Subway has a total of 23 operating lines, including 22 subway lines and 1 airport express.

Information about buses in Beijing

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When banking financial institutions (hereinafter referred to as banks) create a personal bank account for an applicant, it is required to verify identity of the applicant, validity of the provided identity documents, consistency between the applicant and the identity documents, and the applicant's willingness to have an account. Account holders shall not rent, lend, buy or sell bank settlement accounts.

Information about insurance you need to know.

Guidance on mobile payment in Beijing.

How to Use Mobile Payment

How to use mobile payment in Beijing?

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To the commission of housing and urban-rural development(housing administration)of each district, the land and real estate bureau of the economic and technological development zone, the public security sub-bureau of each district and county.

An Easy Living with Reassuring Apartment Renting

How to charge?Beijing's residential water consumption is subject to ladder water price.How to call for repair?Call Customer Service Hotline of the Beijing Water Supply Group at"96116"to repair.

Based on the monthly electricity consumption, the household electricity consumption for the whole month is divided into three grades, and the electricity price is gradually increased.

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Emergency Numbers

In case of emergency, there are some nationwide emergency calls, which are all free of charge.

Dial 12345 When You Need Help

It offers 24/7 services for citizens, enterprises and foreigners in Beijing.

FAQs

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Can I use my own country's driver's license in Beijing?

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According to the Road Traffic Safety Law, foreigners must hold a PRC vehicle drivers' license if they drive vehicles in Chinese territory. To obtain a Chinese driver's license, the applicant must conform to related age and health requirements then attend training on related laws and regulations and pass the exam.

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How can I use the postal service?

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You can send postcards, letters, parcels and express mail to any place in the world via China Post (with the green logo), FedEx or China Air Express. Visitors should not wrap parcels before they are taken to the post office since the contents must be examined before the parcel may be mailed. Also, some forms of publications such as books, magazines and newspapers must be examined by an authorized post office.