China
Pre-Arrival Information for China
You will need to obtain a Chinese visa and shop around for the lowest airfare. CUC will arrange for a letter of invitation for each student as proof of participation in the program for the visa application.
Arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital Intl. Airport is the main airport serving China and is the 2nd busiest airport in the world. International visitors will arrive at Terminal 3, one of the largest enclosed spaces in the world. Beijing Capital Airport is located 32 km (20 mi) northeast of Beijing's city center in an enclave of Chaoyang District. The airport is approximately an hour drive to the CUC campus.
- Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST) during the summer.
- Most Chinese use the 24-hour clock (13:00 = 1:00 pm, 18:00 = 6:00 pm, 23:45 = 11:45 pm)
- Learn to convert temperatures from Celsius into Fahrenheit so you’ll know what the temperature is (Celsius x 1.8 + 32 = Fahrenheit).
For more helpful information about Beijing, please view our Resources page. For information on currency, ATM credit and debit card use in Beijing please review our ATM & Credit Card section.
 Terminal 3: International arrivals at Beijing Capital International Airport |
CUC Main Building
Rooftops of Beijing's Forbidden Palace
