Beijing Transport -Bus

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 system is cheap, convenient and covers the entire city. In general, bus drivers and ticket sellers do not speak English. 

Buses run from 5:00am to 11:00pm daily. The starting fare of public buses is RMB1 for both non air-conditioned buses and air-conditioned buses. Buses that travel in the suburban areas cost RMB2. The public bus system has implemented an IC card system that allows passengers to travel at a discounted rate. Usually, a bus that costs RMB1 will cost RMB0.40 after discount.

IC cards can be purchased with a RMB20 reimbursable deposit, and any additional amount is counted as a prepaid fare. IC cards can also be used for the subway system, but there are no discount fares. Cards can be bought at any subway station and at some kiosks.

One of the biggest problems that bus passengers encounter is theft. All personal belongings should be carefully protected, especially when boarding or exiting the bus.

Note: normally buses with three doors only permit boarding from the middle door and exiting from the front and the rear doors.

Beijing Public Transport Holdings, Ltd.
Add: 29 Lianhuachi Xili, Fengtai District, Beijing
Tel: 010-63960088
Public bus service number: 010-96166