Baotou is located in the north of China and it is close to Beijing. It takes you 8 hours by train and 50 minutes by plane from Beijing to Baotou. Baotou is a modern city but not crowded, you may experience the typical Chinese style of living combined with some Monglian characteristics.
There are various restaurants both on campus and around campus. The areas close to west gate and north gate are more popular. You could also go to students’ dining halls.
-Banking and Shopping
There are many banks near the university, Including: Bank of China, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank and Agricultural Bank of China. Please note that your salary can only be put in the account of the China Construction Bank . There are several shops on campus and in the university district. There are also 2 buses that depart from campus for Baotou’s best shopping centers and train station.
-Medical Treatment
For less serious illness one can go to the on campus hospital while the second attached hospital to Baotou Medical College is available for the acute and serious diseases.
-Transportation and Communications
The college is at the downtown of Qingshan District. It takes 25 minutes by taxi to reach Baotou There is internet access and telephone in the apartment. Letters may be sent to the Foreign Affairs Office. There is a post office at the north gate of the campus where express mail and packages may be delivered.
-Learning Chinese
If you are interested in Chinese and want to take standard Mandarin courses, we will try to arrange for you.
