Information in Beijing

Outsized parcels going overseas can be sent from here (packaging can be bought at the post office); smaller parcels (up to around 20kg) can go from smaller post offices. Letters and parcels marked ‘Poste...

Beijing's premier international hospital is run to the highest global standards, with specialists in every department and prices to match. All medical and clerical staff speak English, with many doctors and...

The Foreign Affairs Branch of Beijing's Public Security Bureau (PSB) – the police force – handles tourist visa extensions. The visa office is on the 2nd floor, accessed from the North 2nd Ring Rd. You should...

Enormous and well-regarded Chinese hospital offering a comprehensive range of facilities for inpatient and outpatient care. Head for International Medical Services (国际医疗部, Guójì Yīliáo Bù), a wing reserved for...

Pick up a free map of the hutong surrounding the Houhai Lake scenic area. Can also arrange rickshaw tours with English-speaking drivers (from ¥120 per person per hour).

Small clinic in a courtyard beside Ritan Park offering a range of medical and dental services, with English-speaking practitioners.

Visa applications are handled nearby at the India Visa Application Centre.

Inside the Bank of China. Come here to transfer or receive money. Many other branches around Beijing.

Specialist tour operator for luxury small-group tours and private travel all over China.

This is one of dozens of branches around Beijing with money-changing facilities.

International health clinic and dental department with English-speaking staff.

There is a separate visa section.

Come here for visas to Kazakhstan. Opening hours vary so call ahead.

Also home of the China-Britain Business Council (www.cbbc.org).

Bag storage for visitors to the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall.

Entrance to Complete Palace of Peace and Longevity

Changes foreign currency and travellers cheques.

Exit of Complete Palace of Peace and Longevity.

Has 24-hour ATMs and can change money inside.

Ticket office for the Forbidden City.