TRANSPORTATION

Beijing city is made of a few layers of main streets, like a square-shaped onion. The forbidden city is located in the center. The school is located in the southern suburb of the city, about 40 by bus or 25 minutes by taxi to the city center. It is very easy to get around. All streets are labeled in English names. The city has many kinds of transportations, including subway, bus, taxi, and pedicycles. The cost of transportation is low. The subway ticket is about $0.60; the bus ticket is about $0.20 to $0.50, and the taxi starts from $1.5 and up for a ride. Of course, you can also enjoy cycling if that is your hobby, since the bicyle lanes are almost as wide as automobile lanes.