Sanlitun, a famous shopping and culinary area in Beijing's Chaoyang District, is a major draw, especially among the international community. In fact, more than 10,000 foreigners live and/or work in Sanlitun. A service station, on Sanlitun Road, opened to the public on July 20, 2024. Since then, a group of foreigners have taken shifts, as volunteers, at the station. The volunteers are members of the Sanlitun international volunteers' team, which was established in May 2023. The team currently has 88 members, including 34 foreigners from various countries such as Malaysia, India, Nepal, Albania and Brazil. The foreign members have organized and participated in colorful, public-welfare activities, during which they have shared their experiences in China, helped spread Chinese culture, and helped foster people-to-people exchanges. They have received warmth simply by lending a helping hand to people in need.
The international volunteers provide various services at the station, especially to international tourists, such as providing directions and helping resolve difficulties.
