Originally Posted by
trueblu
Thanks for the tips everyone. My colleague is arranging for a van to pick us up -- haven't received the details as yet. I've tentatively booked a hotel for one night in haidian -- our apartment is a university one, so I can't imagine it will be quite liveable on arrival.
tb
I have been living in Haidian the last 7 months. Haidian, known as the Silicon Valley of China is a neat city, abet different than BJ east..
I will ping you my land line # & email. I am NOT addicted to my various cell #'s, and seldom answer them, as they are mostly spam calls.
If you can, get the van license plate #, and the drivers cell #. It will take you about 40 minutes to an hour to clear passport control and gather your luggage in T2, or T3. T2 is abet easier and much more friendly for a van pick up.