Beijing Transportation

Beijing has an international airport that welcomes large numbers of visitors to China every day. In addition, the city is well served by good roads that radiate in several directions from the centre of Beijing. Beijing can also be reached by train from other parts of China.

Arriving by Air

The city and its environs are served by Beijing Capital International Airport.

Getting Around Beijing

Driving in Beijing requires great skill, especially at 'zebra crossings', found at road intersections, as local drivers rarely stop. With over ten million bicycles on Beijing's roads, it's important to be aware when out walking. Care should be taken with taxis; before getting in, check it has a meter.

Two subway lines, which are open between 05:30 and 23:00, service Beijing: the Ring Line runs through and beyond Beijing Station; the second leaves Ping Guo Yuan (Apple Orchard) and travels through Gongzhufen to the famous shopping area of Xidan. Both lines cross at Fuxingmen Station. The subways are clean and safe, but congested during rush hour.

Public buses and trolley buses are both efficient and economical. Stations are well marked, but be prepared for a large amount of passengers. Rickshaw rides offer the experience of old Beijing, often travelling into hutongs (old neighbourhoods).