We will provide you with comprehensive services covering all aspects of your study and travel experience in China to ensure you can make the most out of your one month!

Accommodation arrangements

A room will be arranged for you at the Conference Center Hotel located near your Mandarin training school (refer to accommodation for details).

Please note, accommodation is covered for the duration of your program only (for official start and end dates, refer to the schedule below). We are happy to make the necessary accommodation reservations for you if you wish to arrive earlier prior to program start and/or stay later after the program finishes. However, please be aware payment for these additional days of accommodation will be borne by program participants.

Living in China Information Guidance

All students will be given a copy of the China Unipath Student Handbook, which provides you with comprehensive orientation information guiding you through your study abroad experience. In addition to the handbook, a color map of Beijing in English and Pin Yin will show all-important bus and subway routes as well as places of interests to enrich your Chinese cultural experience. You will also be given an emergency message card with both English and Chinese instructions leading the taxi driver to your accommodation.

We will provide various Beijing city magazine publications showing you insiders' views of life in Beijing and the latest information on 'What's On!' in the city.

The above guidance materials will be mailed out via express post to you.

Airport pick-up and drop-off & Accommodation check-in and check-out

Be warmly greeted by China Unipath staff at the Beijing Capital Airport upon your arrival, which is especially important in a foreign city where you are unfamiliar with the spoken language and surroundings. Our staff will provide an introduction to Beijing geography, climate, culture, nightlife and Mandarin study. We will escort you to your hotel and provide check in assistance.

Upon the completion of your program, we will assist you when checking out of your hotel. We will also arrange necessary transportation and escort you to Beijing Capital Airport to assure your safety and punctuality of your departure from China.

Local area walk tour

We will accompany you on a walkthrough around your living and study area by China Unipath staff to help you settle in. We will introduce you to the classroom buildings, sports facilities, banks for currency exchange, ATMs that accept international credit/debit cards, recommended restaurants, supermarket, laundry, post office, hospital and the nearest subway station.

Orientation material package

We will provide all of the following items as a special orientation package for you:

• A good quality bicycle with a solid lock (click here to view picture). The bicycle is considered as the most convenient and economic vehicle for daily short-distance traveling. We will assist you with bicycle maintenance, if needed. (Please note: A small deposit will be required. This amount will be refunded to you in full when the bicycle and lock is returned to China Unipath in their original condition upon your program's completion.)
  
  
• A fully functional cell phone for your time abroad in China (click here to view picture). (Please note: A small deposit will be required. This amount will be refunded to you in full when the cell phone is returned to China Unipath in its original condition upon your program's completion.)
  
  
• A China network sim card for use with your cell phone. This sim card will be able to answer international calls, and send and receive international SMS. (Please note: A small deposit will be required. This amount will be refunded to you in full when the sim card is returned to China Unipath in its original condition upon your program's completion.)
  
  
• Your own personalized name cards for your all-important socializing and networking convenience in China.

Special flight & train ticket discounts

Should you plan to do some extra travel in or out of China during or after your program, China Unipath can provide you with a comprehensive flight and train ticket purchasing service with competitive after-discount special rates. All you need to do is to tell us your itinerary and schedule and we will acquire a ticket that will help you minimize your travel budget.

24/7 on-call emergency service

China Unipath staff will be reachable to you 24 hours a day seven days a week through a simple phone call:

• Medical emergency service (24/7)
  Should you have a medical emergency, our staff will be reachable via cell phone 24/7 and escort you to a hospital providing necessary personal assistance and interpretation when you are visiting a doctor.