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Beijing, the capital city of China, is the largest transportation hub in northern China, linking the city to many domestic and international destinations. Beijing has two airports - Beijing Capital International Airport and Nanyuan Airport. Combined, they offer convenient transportation to all corners of the world with the former offering international and domestic flights and the latter offering flights through China United Airlines. Read More>>
Of the five major international airports in China, Beijing Capital International Airport offers the largest number of domestic and international flights. Currently, there are at least 5,000 flights with over 88 domestic destinations and 69... Read More>>
As the railway hub of the nation, Beijing offers trains to most provincial capitals and neighboring cities. There are four train stations in Beijing, of which Beijing Railway Station and Beijing West Railway Station are the most frequently used.... Read More>>
There are more than 20 long-distance bus stations in Beijing that operate thousands of buses daily to nearby and distant cities. Out of these 20 stations, there are five that are the most useful. The former Xizhimen bus station has moved to... Read More>>
Subway is the fastest way to get around Beijing. The flat fare is RMB 2 anywhere on the system, payable either with a stored-value card (Yīkātōng) or a one-use ticket. For years, the network consisted of two underground lines (1 and 2) plus two... Read More>>
Beijing is one of the largest metropolises with a comprehensive bus system. There are more than 20,000 public buses, including normal buses, double deck buses (beginning with 'te', te in Chinese means 'special') and trolley buses. Beijing's bus... Read More>>
There are over 67,000 taxis running in every corner of the city. Some drivers speak a little English, while most do not. The city authorities claim to have a plan to improve drivers' English for the 2008 Olympics, but its impact will be slight at... Read More>>
There are several public bus services that make reaching certain parts of the city extremely convenient without having to point on a map for a taxi driver. Usually, they transport passengers to scenic spots. Currently there are 18 special routes... Read More>>
Renting a self-drive car is not an option for most visitors: you need a Chinese licence and a Beijing residence permit. The good news is that hiring a car and driver is not nearly as expensive a proposition as it is in the West-around RMB 400 per... Read More>>
