USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND LINKS

RESOURCES FOR REPORTERS 

• The International Press Center (IPC) under the foreign ministry publishes a “Handbook for Foreign Journalists in China” containing details on regulations related to foreign correspondents, including how to obtain visas, paying taxes and hiring assistants.

• The IPC also publishes a list of foreign news organizations' contact details, called "Foreign Press in China," as well as other guides to life in Beijing and China, some of which are free-of-charge.

• Web site: http://ipc.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/ 

LIFE IN BEIJING

Beijing's expatriate community is served by an ever-growing number of magazines, websites and other publications giving the latest information on everything from restaurants and spas to hospitals and language classes.

• Insider's Guide to Beijing. A roughly 700-page comprehensive guide book targeting foreign residents of Beijing rather than tourists; on sale at various outlets around town, like the Jenny Lou's groceries and Bookworm café. http://www.immersionguides.com/

• That's Beijing. A free, thick monthly guide to restaurants, nightlife, art and music, shopping, sports, etc. available at foreigner-friendly establishments around town. http://www.thebeijinger.com/

• City Weekend.  Another free local listings and lifestyle publication targeting the expat community. http://www.cityweekend.com.cn/beijing/

• Time Out Beijing. The local edition of the international series of entertainment guides; they also publish a guidebook. http://www.timeout.com/cn/en/beijing/

• Localnoodles.com.  An English language website where Beijing residents share reviews of everything from restaurants to real estate agents. http://www.localnoodles.com

• AsiaXpat. Online classified ads and service directory. http://beijing.asiaxpat.com/

• Chinese-language restaurant guides are the best way to find new eating spots. Two popular ones are: http://www.dianping.com/ and http://beijing.fantong.com/

GENERAL INFORMATION ON BEIJING 

• Police: +86 (10) 110

• Fire Alarm: +86 (10) 119

• Emergencies and Ambulance: +86 (10) 120

• Traffic Accident Report: +86 (10) 122

• Mayor’s Hotline: +86 (10) 12345

• Taxi Complaint:  +86 (10) 6835 1150

• Airline Information Inquiry: +86 (10) 1608 122

• Railway Information Enquiry: +86 (10) 962585

• Weather Forecast: +86 (10) 12121

• Travel Info Hotline: +86 (10) 96166 

City government website: http://www.ebeijing.gov.cn/

Beijing Tourism Administration http://english.visitbeijing.com.cn/ 

Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau, 2 Andingmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District, Tel: +86 10 8402 0101, +86 10 8401 5300, www.bjgaj.gov.cn

Other useful phone numbers: http://www.ebeijing.gov.cn/Study/ExActivities/t159125.htm

TRANSPORTATION

Beijing Capital International Airport http://en.bcia.com.cn/

Beijing Subway http://www.bjsubway.com/ens/index.html

English map: http://www.johomaps.com/as/china/beijing/beijingmetro.html

Major airlines http://www.ebeijing.gov.cn/HdI/t158355.htm      http://www.moveandstay.com/beijing/guide_airlines.asp

Maps of Beijing (English) http://en.beijing2008.cn/emap/      http://www.johomaps.com/as/china/beijing/beijing1.html

Maps of Beijing (Chinese) http://ditu.google.cn/maps      http://www.51ditu.com/

VISAS

See the IPC Web site above for information on obtaining/renewing press cards and visas.

Division of Exit and Entry Administration of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau, No. 2 Andingmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District, Tel: +86 10 8402-0101, http://www.bjgaj.gov.cn/epolice/index.htm

List of foreign embassies in Beijing: http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/chn/lbfw/namelist/embassy list/default.htm

List of Chinese embassies abroad: http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjb/zwjg/2490/default.htm

CUSTOMS

Beijing Customs, A 10 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District, Tel: +86 10 6539 6114

Beijing Capital Airport Customs, Tel: +86 10 6457 9955

Beijing Railway Station Customs, Beijing Dongcheng District Railway Stattion, Tel: +86 10 6539 5679

TAXATION

Beijing Local Taxation Bureau, 8 Tiyuguan Xilu, Chongwen District, Tel: +86 10 6717 6620, http://english.tax861.gov.cn/

DRIVERS' LICENSES

Beijing Traffic Management Bureau, 18 Nansihuan Donglu (East section of South Fourth Ring Road) Chaoyang District, Tel: +86 10 8762 5123, http://www.bjjtgl.gov.cn/english/index.html

Beijing FESCO Chen Guang Service Co., Room No. 318, FESCO Building, No. 14 Chaoyangmen Nan Dajie Street, Chaoyang District, Tel: +86 10 85616663, 85606060, 85636833, http://english.fesco.com.cn/

HIRING A DOMESTIC WORKER

Beijing Service Bureau for Diplomatic Missions, No. 223 Chaoyangmennei Dajie, Chaoyang District, Tel:+86 10 6512 2200, +86 10 6525 7049, www.bsbdm.com.cn

Beijing FESCO Chen Guang Service Co. (See address under "Drivers' Licenses" above)

LEGAL ISSUES AND DISPUTES

China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, 6th Floor, Gaolan Plaza, No.32 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District, Tel:+86 10 6464 6688, http://www.cietac.org.cn/index_english.shtml

Beijing Arbitration Commission, 16th Floor, China Merchants Centre, No. 118 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District, Tel:+86 10 6566 9856, http://www.bjac.org.cn/en/index.asp

Beijing High People’s Court, No. 10 Jianguomen Nandajie, Chaoyang District, Tel:+86 10 8526 8122/3/4, http://bjgy.chinacourt.org/

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