1. In order to travel to China, you need to purchase insurance. This can be done at any insurance company no later than a day before the trip.
2. A migration card will be issued on the plane. When completing it, use the following information:

Address: No.1777 Sansha Street, Huangdao Dist., city Qingdao, Qingdao Innovation and Development Center of Harbin Engineering University
Contact in China: Song Mingzhao, +86-13844072530

3.Internet communication in China
In China, without VPN, you will not be able to use all Google services, as well as WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, email apps, GooglePlay, and many others.
If you use the mobile Internet through roaming, then all Internet services will work as usual.
We recommend Wi-Fi on campus. If necessary, you can purchase a SIM card at the airport or contact volunteers to get help. It is better to set up a VPN before you travel to China.
4.You can buy an e-SIM in the application Trip.Com, Airalo convenient for you

To install VPN. Look the step-by-step guide with pictures here.
on your computer
1 step: Download the file from the link
https://cloud.physics.itmo.ru/s/JdbAHtkgcxbXJRQ
2 step: Go to Profiles - In the top line, enter a link (add after installing the app)
https://api.eejsq.org/api/v1/client/subscribe?token=1b8ec543f721f1d65943a84d7f8644d3
3 step: Next, go to Proxies - Select any proxy server
4 step: Go to the General tab - Turn on VPN
Please note that when using VPN, some functions will not work correctly. For example, downloading files from the service mail.ru. In order to download the file, turn your VPN off.
When using VPN, please do not to watch movies or download large amounts of data.

To install VPN on the phone
Android system
Install Clash for Android on your phone. Link
https://api.eejsq.org/api/v1/client/subscribe?token=1b8ec543f721f1d65943a84d7f8644d3
iPhone
Install Shadowrocket on your phone. Paid App (250 RUB)

In China, you can pay for purchases in cash, with a foreign bank card (Russian cards do not work, including Union Pay issued by Russian banks, with the exception of Gazprombank, and Rosselkhoz Bank cards).
If you have a foreign bank card, you can download the AliPay app and add your card there. This will help you pay in a store, restaurant, cafe, etc. You can also call a taxi in the application (DiDi)

Be prepared for the fact that most often the Chinese do not speak English. Install a Translator App before you travel. You will definitely need it.
If you need a map, you can install an App BAIDU yourself.

Transfers will be provided for conference participants. Transfer schedule will be provided later.

By taxi. The cost of a taxi is around 150-230 yuan. Travel time is about 1.5 hours. A volunteer will be waiting for you at the exit. He will help you call a taxi. You can also team up with other participants and travel together.
Metro. The closest station to campus is 大珠山. Travel time is about 2.5 hours. Next by taxi
Take the high-speed train to the Western Station. Travel time is about 30 minutes (costs about 25 yuan) + 30 minutes by taxi (about 70 yuan).

Train schedule:
Qingdao Airport - Qingdao West Station
8:42 - 09:08
16:21 - 16:47
17:15 - 17:40
Qingdao West Station - Qingdao Airport
08:53 - 9:19
09:55 - 10:20
11:15 - 11:40
11:35 - 12:02
18:39 - 19:05

For the first time we recommend taking a taxi from the airport

1. There's a small supermarket on campus where you can buy snacks, water, tea, some personal care items, fruit, vegetables, ice cream, buns.

At a distance of 1.5 km from the campus there is a large supermarket and a wide variety of cafes and restaurants. You can get there:
- by bus No. 307, No. 101, No. K23. The stop is located on the opposite side of the main entrance to the campus.
- By taxi. Cost about 10 yuan
- On foot. Time about 20 minutes

1. In China, drinking tap water is not recommended. Please use the cooler or buy water at the supermarket.
2. For participants and lecturers who will be staying at the Holliday Inn, breakfast is included in the price of their stay. Lunch and dinner will be held in the on-campus canteen as scheduled.
3. Please refrain from consuming alcohol and cigarettes in public places on campus.
4. Be careful when visiting the beach. Qingdao has strong tides. Do not leave valuables on the shore.