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Division of Global Affairs

In case of emergency, please contact the nearest U.S. Embassy at the following contact numbers:

Beijing: 010-8531 4000 or 011-86-10-85314000 if you are calling from the U.S.

U.S. Consulate General in Shengyang Emergency contact

From : 2322-1198, then choose option 1

From but outside Shenyang: (024) 2322-1198, then choose option 1

No. 52, Shisi Wei Road, Helping , Shenyang, China Sh a nghi U.S. Consulate General in Main U.S. Consulate General Building 1469 Huai Hai Zhong Road (Near Wulumuqi Nan Lu) 200031 Shanghai China Tel: (86-21) 6433-6880 American Citizen Services Westgate Mall, 1038 West Road, 8th Floor Emergency Tel: (86-21) 3217-4650, press 1, then 3 After-Hours Emergencies: (86-21) 3217-4650, press "0" for the operator. Fax: (86-21) 6217-2071

The U.S. Consulate in New World International Trade Tower I No. 568, Jianshe Avenue Hankou, Wuhan 430022 Telephone: 86-027-8555 7791 Emergency number after business hours: 86-10-8531 4000

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The First Hospital of Medical University Address: 23 Youzheng St, Nangang, Harbin, , China Phone:+86 451 5364 1824

Shanghai International Hospital Address: 525 Hongfeng Rd, , Shanghai, China Phone:+86 21 5030 9907

Xijing Hospital Address: 127 Changle W Rd, Xincheng, Van, , China Phone:+86 29 8477 4114 Provide addresses and phone numbers of closest Police Stations for each site listed above

Beijing Railway Station Police Station Address: China, Beijing, Dongcheng, Kuijiachang Hutong, 4 Phone:-1-86 10 6526 0066

Dalian Public Security Bureau Branch Campus Police Affairs Station Gaoshang Rd, Zhongshan , Shi, Sheng, China

Harbin Engineering University Police Station Address: Chengeng Rd, Nangang, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China Phone:+86 451 8251 9110

Nanjing East Road Police Station Address: Hankou Rd, Huangpu, Shanghai, China Phone:+86 21 6328 0123

Van East Railway Station Railway Police Station Address: Huaqing E Rd, Xincheng, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China Phone:+86 29 8232 6488 Provide additional emergency numbers for each site listed above a DUFF Provide U.S. Embassy location and contact information for each site listed above

The U.S. Embassy Beijing American Citizen Services

Chinese mailing address: No. 55 An Jia Lou Road, Chaoyang, Beijing 100600 55 -- U.S. mailing address: U.S. Embassy Beijing, Consular Section-ACS Unit 7300 Box 0103, DPO, AP 96521-0103 Tel: 010-8531 4000 Fax: 010-8531 3300 Email: Bei1inACSstate.ov Emergency number after norm

Page 3 of 4 Revised July 14 Division of Global Affairs Education Abroad • Remember that no matter how safe you feel there is crime everywhere. Pick-pocketing and theft of a purse or bag is most common. Use common sense; stay aware of your surroundings.

• To avoid being a target of crime, do not wear conspicuous clothing or expensive jewelry and do not carry excessive amounts of money or unnecessary credit cards. • Avoid traveling alone or at night. Always tell someone your travels plans including your destination, hotel, dates of travel, and method of travel. • Avoid protest groups or other potentially volatile situations.

ity/region specific safety information: Dalian DUFE has own health clinic. The Number 2 Hospital of the local Medical University is a 15 minute walk North from campus on main road, or one stop on the . The hospital has qualified doctors (many trained in US) but is extremely crowded and noisy. All medical service is on a pay-first-in-cash basis. US insurance is not recognized. Pay in cash in China and claim back later in US. Drugs are readily available, but all labeling is in Chinese. The campus has its own police station but generally do not expect Chinese police to help you much. They are friendly but most do not speak any English. If you have trouble approach the DUFE foreign student liaisons

Beijing - very polluted air can lead to loss of speech and very sore throats.

ountry specific advice/tips for local travel: No safety risks other than normally occur in a big city; theft, drunkenness, road accidents, etc. Please note that homosexual acts are heavily frowned upon, especially in public. Please note tap water in China is not safe to drink. Therefore, always drink bottled water. Be careful with money. Only China issued credit cards normally accepted, so use cash, which can easily be obtained from ATMs with US based debit cards or pay with phone.

F1CV II1IUIt1IdLIUII; Provide names, addresses, and phone numbers of closest medical facilities for each site listed above Bii ng Beijing Hospital Address: 1 Dahua Rd, Dongcheng, Beijing, China Phone:+86 106513 2266 Dali a 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University 9 West Section, Lyshun South Road, Dalian, Laming, PC 116044 Tel: +86-411-86110015

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Health & Safety Handout for Education Abroad Programs

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China - Multi-disciplinary Studies I

Countries/Cities to be visited during program (overnight stays): Beijing, Dalian, Harbin, Shanghai, and Xian. No warnings

The EAO encourages students to take responsibility for their own safety and security by carefully reading the information, advice, and resources provided, including the following websites:

CDC Website (Health Information for Trave http ://wwwnc cdc. gov/travel/destinations/traveler/extended student/china

ate uepartment weosite jinternationai I ravel Intormat,on): China: http://www.state.gov/p/eap/ci/ch/ Students Abroad: http://studentsabroadstate.gov/smarttravel.php Traveling with Disabilities: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/go/disabilities.html LGBT Travel Information: httr://travel.state.gov/content/passports/engljsh/go/lgbt.htmI

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some additional vaccines may also be required for travel. Routine vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, and your yearly flu shot. The CDC may also recommend additional vaccines or medications depending on where and when you are traveling. Please consult with your doctor/medical professional if you have questions or concerns regarding which vaccines/medicines are right for you.

ountry Specific Vaccinations/Medications: All standard US vaccinations. Consider also Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Japanese Encephalitis.

Familiarize yourself with attitudes, local laws, and customs of the countries to which you are traveling.

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