Beijing
The Home Of The Great Wall
As the capital of China, Beijing attracts people from all over China and around the world. The city's diversity and vitality has given Beijing a diverse and colorful nightlife. Many people choose to relax in bars. Beijing is one of the well-known Chinese cities that turns into a winter wonderland during this time of the year.
Best time to visit: Mar-To-May Sep-To-Oct
Things to do: Skiing, Enjoy The Nightlife, Check Out the Forbidden City, Wander Around Jingshan Park
HOW TO REACH BEIJING
Flight -
Beijing is served by Beijing Capital International Airport, which serves both domestic and international flights. Beijing Nanyuan Airport, which handles internal travel, and Tianjin Binhai International Airport, located in the top-tier city of Tianjin, are the other two airports. Beijing Airport connects various cities around the world, such as Vienna, Delhi, Amsterdam, London, Chicago, and cities in China, such as Baoshan, Anshan, and Shanghai. Major airlines serving this airport include Air China, Air France, American Airlines and Emirates.
Road -
Beijing is connected to all major cities in China by bus routes. There are buses to the neighboring cities of Tianjin, Datong and Chengde every hour. Beijing is connected by long-distance buses to Shanghai and the Mongolian border. There are also buses to Harbin and Xi'an. There are more than 20 long-distance bus stations in the city, most of which are express or regular buses. Sleeper buses are also available, as sometimes it can take more than 24 hours.
Rail -
Beijing has several railway stations. Most trains arrive at Central, South, West and North stations. As China's busiest railway hub, Beijing has many trains passing through the city. More than 700 trains run daily between the city and most of the country. There are also many bullet trains connecting Beijing with major destinations such as Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xi'an, Harbin and Wuhan. There is also a high-speed intercity train to Tianjin, which takes only 30 minutes.
HOW TO GET AROUND
Taxi -
Taxis are safe, comfortable and relatively inexpensive. However, taxis are not always the fastest way to travel. Beijing's main streets are almost always crowded. If you're traveling long distances or during rush hours, you should take the subway to get to your destination and take a taxi for the rest.
Subway -
Unaffected by surface traffic, Beijing's subway is efficient and affordable, with new lines and improvements being added frequently. The subway is easy to use, and English maps are available at popular attractions. Tickets start at 3 yuan (about 43 cents) and go up to 9 yuan (about $1.30) depending on the distance.
Local Bus -
A large fleet of about 30,000 buses transports passengers from point A to point B across the city streets. Seeing passengers rushing past makes you want to hop on the bus, but you need to be prepared before you do. With so many routes, it's easy to get on the wrong bus. Also, during rush hour, buses can get very crowded and it can be difficult to find a stop.
