Venue
Peking University, Beijing
Peking University, Haidian District, Beijing, China. The campus sits in Haidian District, in the north-west of Beijing.
About the campus
Peking University was founded in 1898 and moved to its current campus in 1952. The campus is known for its combination of traditional Chinese architecture and modern research buildings, arranged around Weiming Lake and the Boya Tower.
The scientific sessions will take place in lecture halls on campus, with registration, coffee breaks and poster sessions in the adjacent foyers.
Getting there
| From | Distance | Recommended route |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | ~30 km | Airport Express to Dongzhimen, then metro Line 2 and Line 4 to Peking University East Gate |
| Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) | ~60 km | Airport Express to Caoqiao, then metro Line 10 and Line 4 |
| Beijing South Railway Station | ~20 km | Metro Line 4 direct to Peking University East Gate |
| Beijing West Railway Station | ~15 km | Metro Line 9 to National Library, change to Line 4 |
Taxi and ride-hailing services are widely available. Journey times vary with traffic; allow 60–90 minutes from either airport during peak hours.
About Beijing
Beijing has been a capital for more than seven centuries and remains the political, cultural and scientific centre of China. The city combines the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall with a dense network of universities and research institutes.
Haidian District, where the campus is located, is home to Peking University, Tsinghua University and much of the city's research activity. Zhongguancun, often described as China's Silicon Valley, is a short metro ride away. The historic centre and the hutongs around Houhai are reachable in about 40 minutes by metro.
Access and accessibility
The main lecture halls are accessible by lift. Delegates with specific access requirements are invited to contact the secretariat so that arrangements can be made in advance.
Map
The campus is served by Peking University East Gate station on metro Line 4. A detailed venue map will be published with the final programme.