Housing
There are two types of housing available for volunteers. Each offers different amenities and costs*. Each type of housing is limited (and is generally assigned on a first come first served basis, so please let us know your preference as soon as possible. All of our rooms have private bathrooms with showers, and all guests have access to laundry facilities and an exercise room. Dorm rooms are meant to be shared by same gender volunteers. Teams, families and individuals will be assigned rooms in the Guest House unless other arrangements are made in advance. Please note that during the busy summer months, the Efficiency Dorms are typically reserved for longer term volunteers.
Guest HouseOur Guest House rooms are our most comfortable rooms and have the most amenities: a large eat-in kitchen and a spacious living area with comfortable seating for group meetings, conversation and lounging. Only Guest House guests have access to these public rooms.
Double rooms have a queen bed and a bunk bed. Rates are 400RMB/night single or double occupancy. Additional guests are 200RMB per night. Children under 12 are half-price in the Guest House only. Guest House dorm rooms have either six or eight single/bunk beds. Rates are 200RMB per person per night. Dorm rooms may be shared by same gender volunteers. |
Efficiency DormsOur Efficiency Dorms are our largest rooms. Each one has a kitchenette and a private bathroom.
Rates are 115RMB per person per night. Volunteers staying 18 nights or more pay 2000RMB per month per person. Dorm rooms may be shared by up to four same gender volunteers. These rooms are also excellent for families and couples. Efficiency dorm rooms are for the use of our longer term volunteers and are not typically available for guests staying less than two weeks. |
*Rates are subject to change. Current rates are valid through May 31, 2016.
Transportation
Transportation to and from New Day is available. We can pick up/drop off at the airport (Beijing or NanYuan), any of the train stations in the city or a hotel. We can even pick you up at the closest subway stop (RongChangDong Jie on the Yizhuang Line) if you want.
Please be sure to let us know your transportation needs at least two weeks in advance. See Transportation to New Day for more on arrivals.
- PEK Airport: 350RMB for a car (up to 3 people with one bag each) /450 for a van (up to 9 people with light luggage or a smaller group with more luggage)
- NanYuan airport, train stations and Beijing City: 300RMB for a car (up to 3 people with one bag each) /400 for a van (up to 9 people with light luggage or a smaller group with more luggage)
- Subway station: 200RMB for a car (up to 3 people with one bag each) /250 for a van (up to 9 people with light luggage or a smaller group with more luggage)
- Airport pickup for groups of 8 or more is 2000rmb. City pickup is 1600rmb.
Please be sure to let us know your transportation needs at least two weeks in advance. See Transportation to New Day for more on arrivals.
Sightseeing
Most visitors to New Day also want to take advantage of the many sightseeing options in and around Beijing. Our staff are very experienced in arranging tours and transportation and can also provide advice on how to combine sights to get the most out of each day. We can also provide a bilingual tour guide.