Campus Shuttle Bus

The campus has an electric powered shuttle bus service that stops along the road when hailed. They operate along different routes, including the following:

1.Outer route:

Operating times:

Monday to Friday: 7:20am – 6:00pm

Weekends and holidays: 8.30am – 5:30pm

Notices will inform of the specific summer and winter vacation operating times.

Method of operation: Runs both clockwise and anticlockwise. Buses depart approximately every 20 minutes in the same direction (every 10 minutes in alternating directions).

Clockwise route stops: West Gate – Outdoor Swimming Pool – Information Center – Elderly Activity Center – Kindergarten – Lee Shau Kee Science and Technology Building – Main Gate – Academy of Arts and Design – Gymnasium – Natatorium – Zijing Sports Field – Zijing Apartment Building 17 – North Gate – Mochtar Riady Library – North-west Gate - University Hospital - Outdoor Swimming Pool - West Gate

Anticlockwise route stops (route slightly different): West Gate – Outdoor Swimming Pool – Information Center – Old Gate – New Tsinghua Xuetang – Main Building – Natatorium – Canteen No. 10 – Mochtar Riady Library – Sciences Building – University Hospital – West Gate

2.Inner route:

Operating times:

Monday to Friday: 7:40am – 5:25pm

Not in operation on weekends and holidays.

Notices will inform of the specific summer and winter vacation operating times.

Method of operation: Runs both clockwise and anticlockwise. Buses depart approximately every 30 minutes in the same direction (every 15 minutes in alternating directions).

Route stops (clockwise): West Gate – Outdoor Swimming Pool – Information Center – Old Gate – New Tsinghua Xuetang – Lee Shau Kee Science and Technology Building – Main Gate – Academy of Arts and Design – Main Building – New Tsinghua Xuetang – Old Gate – Information Center – Outdoor Swimming Pool – West Gate

Route map:

Blue line: Inner Route

Red Line: Outer Route

3.Student route:

Operating times:

Monday to Friday: 7:40am, 9:20am, 1:00pm, 2:50pm. Not in operation on weekends and holidays.

Method of operation:The words ‘student route’ (学生专线) are displayed on the bus. The route begins at the north gate and covers the Zijing Apartment Buildings area, then travels towards the Main Building and finishes at the west gate.

For more information on the campus bus service, refer to the following link:http://www.tsinghua.edu.cn/publish/newthu/newthu_cnt/intothu/intothu-3-2.html

Or download the Tsinghua bus app (scan the QR code below).

Electric Scooters

Some students choose to purchase electric scooters to get around campus. However, in recent years several accidents have occurred on campus with the batteries of electric scooters setting alight whilst charging and causing injuries, life threatening situations and damage to property. No matter the brand and quality, no electric scooter battery can be considered completely safe. In order to maintain the safety of students and their property, and uphold a safe living environment for all, Tsinghua University prohibits students from bringing electric scooter batteries indoors to be charged, including in student dormitories, teaching buildings, laboratories and activity centers. Therefore, to promote campus safety, it is recommended that students do not buy or use electric scooters on campus, and abide by the regulations in place.

Bicycles

Most Tsinghua students get around campus using bicycles. A new bicycle costs roughly 200–500 RMB, with the price depending on the type and quality of the bicycle. Many students opt to purchase second hand bicycles on campus, which usually cost no more than 150 RMB. There are many small bicycle repair shops located on campus, with free tire pumping and seat adjustment services.

Bike Sharing

Share bikes are a very popular and affordable mode of transport in Beijing, and can also be found on campus. To start using a share bike, download the company’s mobile app by scanning the QR code on the bike using a phone. The two biggest share bike companies in China are the yellow colored Ofo (小黄车) and the orange colored Mobike (摩拜). After registering on the share bike company’s app and paying a deposit, the bikes can be unlocked and used. When non-Chinese citizens register, they will need to provide their passport information.