City Overview
Beijing is the political, cultural and educational capital of China and home to the country's highest concentration of top-ranked universities, including Tsinghua, Peking, Beihang and BLCU. The city pairs ancient landmarks — the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall — with the research district of Zhongguancun, China's 'Silicon Valley'. For international students, Beijing offers unmatched academic prestige, direct access to government ministries and corporate headquarters, and a deep cultural experience, balanced against higher living costs and cold, dry winters.
Transportation
Massive subway network, buses, high-speed rail hub to all China.
Student Life
Hutong cafés, 798 art district, Forbidden City, vibrant tech startup scene.
Jobs & Career
Government, tech (Zhongguancun), media, education, research institutes.
Attractions
Food
Peking duck, jianbing, zhajiangmian, imperial cuisine.

