Transportation
Beijing offers many optional vehicles both for locals and visitors to get around the city or leave for other destinations at will. The city now has a greatly improved transport system, though traffic jams may happen at peak times. Here we provide as much transport information as we could for your convenience, to make your Beijing tour more comfortable.
Get to or out of the City
By Air
Beijing has two airports, namely, Beijing Capital Intentional Airport featuring international and domestic flights, and Nanyuan Airport featuring only domestic flights.
By Train
When your trip is long, traveling by train is quite cheap and safe, but takes more time of course.
By Coach
This is a more convenient and easier way for a relative short trip. There are more than ten long distance bus stations in downtown Beijing and some small ones in the suburbs.
Tianjin Port
Tianjin Port with three domestic-scheduled ship lines and two international scheduled ship lines provide an alternative for tourists to leave for other destination by sea.
Get around the City
Rickshaw
Taking a rickshaw is unexpectedly more expensive than taking a taxi, but allows tourists a unique view of the ancient Beijing.
Waterway
Now, three waterways are available for tourists in Beijing, and the boats are in service from April to October every year, which provide another way of exploring the city.
Tourist Bus
Tourist buses are special public buses tailored for tourists who want to go directly to scenic spots.
Tourist Train
Tourist trains are always fast, inexpensive and efficient, taking passengers directly to the desired tourist attractions located in suburban districts.
Taxi
The taxi is the most direct way to get the feel for the city and definitely a better choice for tourists who are not familiar with the city.
Subway
There are now five existing subway lines traversing the city, and Two Yuan Flat Fee System is implemented on the subway system.
Public Bus
Traveling by public bus in Beijing is very cheap. Many buses announce the stop names in both Chinese and English, so you may have a try to take a bus.
Bicycle
The bicycle is a good way for you to get around Beijing, as it is environmentally friendly and provides healthy exercise.
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Comments and Questions
My family with a young kid will arrive late into Beijing past midnight, I need to get to Wangfujing Dawen Hotel, 2A Ganyu Alley,Dongdan North Street. Does the shuttle bus go that way,if my only option is taxi, how much would the fare cost, I am aware after midnight its an extra 20% on top of fare. Thanks any feed back would be appreciated.
Reply1/30/2012 10:52:39 PMweeko, Singapore
Ben :1/31/2012 1:49:49 AM
there is no direct shuttle bus to the hotel. i suggest you to take a taxi. the approximate cost would be no more than CNY 100.Hello, I need to go from PEK to Nanyuan Airport as quickly as possible. Would it be best to take the Metro from PEK to Xidan, and then take the Airport shuttle from there?
If so, how long is the airport shuttle from Xidan to Nanyuan? And where is the shuttle stop in respect to the Xidan Metro Station (which exit should I take, etc.)?
Thank you, Brittany
Reply1/16/2012 5:45:59 PMBrittany, China
Mars :1/16/2012 6:54:56 PM
i think the fastest way is to take subway as much as possible.you can take the subway airport express line to Dongzhimen station, and then line 2 to Xuanwumen station, and line 4 to Xingong station. then take a taxi to the Nanyuan Airport. in this case, you will get to the nanyuan airport in about 1.5 hours.
Brittany ( China ) :1/20/2012 8:27:37 PM
Thanks very much for your help. How many kilometers from Xigong to Nanyuan Airport? Just to get an idea.Thanks again
Mars :1/21/2012 1:20:31 AM
less than 5 kilometers and the taxi fare is less than CNY 20.Brittany ( China ) :1/21/2012 5:52:58 PM
Thanks so much for your help!Happy New Year!
Brittany ( China ) :1/30/2012 10:38:20 PM
Mars, we made it from PEK to Nanyuan yesterday, with the help of your directions. Thanks again, we made it with 20 minutes to spare.Brittany
Mars :1/31/2012 1:42:00 AM
you're welcome, Brittany.I'm glad that i can help you!
Happy New Year!
Hi, we are arriving at 1am at PEK and we need transportation to Xuanwu District. What is the best option at this time? We dont want to take a taxi.
Reply1/30/2012 10:52:27 AMCrystal, United States
Lily :1/30/2012 6:44:50 PM
Hi Crystal,you can take an airport shuttle bus Line 4 to the last stop, Gongzhufen, then you are close to Xuanwu district, then you'd better take a taxi to your destination.
Hi, Our Flight is arriving in Beijin Capital Airport on Jan 24 about 1 AM. Where can we get a Public Bus from Beijin Airpot to Jade Hotel, No 5 North Zhide Alley, Beiheyan Street ? How many hours will it reach Jade Hotel ? What is the Bus fare cost?
Reply1/20/2012 7:11:19 AMLinda, Singapore
Candy :1/20/2012 6:38:56 PM
hi Linda,no direct bus between the airport and the the hotel, but you can take an airport shuttle bus line 7 to Ciqikou stop, and walk eastward along the Zhushikou Street for about 100 meters to the crossing, and turn left of Chongwenmenwai Street and walk for about 90 meters, you will find a bus stop at the other side of the street, and take a bus No. 60 from the stop and get off at Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital (Beijing Fu Chan Yi Yuan)stop. and walk southward along the Beiyanhe Street, and turn right to Zhide Alley and walk for 130 meters, you will find the hotel.
Linda ( Singapore ) :1/20/2012 10:33:50 PM
Hi Candy,Please also guide us travelling from Beijin Airport to Jade Hotel by Train and What time the TRAIN SERVICE start everyday?Candy :1/21/2012 1:28:31 AM
Hi Linda,there is no trains from the airport, but you can take subway.
you can take airport express line from the airport to Dongzhimen station, and subway line 2 to Chongwenmen station, exit from Exit B2 and transfer to the bus N0. 60.
the earliest airport express line leaves the airport at 06:20 from Terminal building 3 and 06:35 from T2.
Linda ( Singapore ) :1/21/2012 11:57:33 AM
Thank u for the info Candy, What time Is the Airport shuttle bus and the Public bus start service? What is the Estimated Taxi cost from Beijin Airport to Jade Hotel?Candy :1/24/2012 10:30:37 PM
the airport shuttle bus starts service at 07:20 AM, and the public bus No. 60 starts service at 5:00 AM.the taxi fare is around CNY 90.
How far is it from the Sheraton Bejing to the seaport in Tianjin and what is the best mode of transportation?
Reply1/19/2012 7:56:59 PMRichard, United States
Lisa :1/19/2012 11:33:21 PM
Hi Richard,you can take a taxi to Beijing South Railway Station (CNY 50), and take a bulltet train to Tianjin railway station, and a light rail to Citizen Square (Shi Min Guang Chang) station, and take a bus No. 513 to to ferry terminal. (it takes about 3 hours) on the way.
Hi.Ill be going to Beijing and ill be staying in Days Inn Hotel, Forbidden City. The address is #1 Nanwanzi Alley Nanheyan Street, Wangfujing Street and Forbidden City, Beijing. How do i get there if i ride the subway and bus and how much? If i ride the taxi, how much does it cost? Thank You.
Reply1/17/2012 11:19:27 PMMannyj, Philippines
tina :1/18/2012 1:32:29 AM
Hi,if you arrive at the Beijing Capital airport, you can take the subway airport express line to Dongzhimen station, and then subway line 2 to Chongwenmen Station. Exit from Exit B2, and transfer to bus No. 60 to Nanyanhe stop, you will find the hotel. the cost is CNY 28.
if you take a taxi, the fare is around CNY 80.
I will fly to Beijing via Air china on Janaury 26th, 2012 at 14:20. When I arrive there, I would like to travel to Linyi, Shandong, China by bus from the airport. I assume I will arrive in Beijing at about 19:00, but quite often Air China flights are late. What should I do? Can I pay in Beijing? Are there any seats available? How log is the trip by bus? What is the price? I will wait for your reply. Thanks!
Reply1/15/2012 7:40:42 PMPhillip Tolar
Vivien :1/16/2012 6:05:03 PM
Hi,there is no bus from the Beijing Airport to Linyi, Shandong.
i think you have to spend the night in Beijing, and take the early bus the following morning.
you can go to Lize Long-distance bus station take the bus, the earliest bus departs at 08:30 in the morning.
the trip takes 8 hours, and the ticket is CNY 210.
the ticket can be booked online, but the website only has a Chinese version, so you may ask a friend who knows Chinese to help you book the bus ticket.
hi ,
i would like to ask how to get to wang fujing dawan hotel from beijing intl airport .we are 4 persons m is it advisable to take taxi and how much will it costs us ? thank you and more power.
Reply1/15/2012 11:12:31 PMletty, Philippines
Amanda :1/16/2012 6:17:42 PM
Hi Letty,i think it is a good idea that you four take a taxi.
if you go to the hotel by subway, the cost is CNY 28 per person.
but the taxi fare from the airport to the hotel is around CNY 100, which means it costs each of you CNY 25.
How much is the taxi fare from Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel (36 N. Third Ring Road East Dongcheng District) to Beijing Capital Airport? Thank you.
Reply1/13/2012 9:46:55 AMMaria, United States
Kevin :1/13/2012 4:52:38 PM
The distaance between them is around 28 km, so you may have to pay about CNY80 for a single way.hello! i'll be arriving at beijing airport at 1:00am in the morning, is there any transportation available at that time? if i take taxi, how much will it cost from airport to wang fu jing? thank you! :)
Reply1/3/2012 8:11:37 AMPriscilla Chua, Philippines
Kelly :1/3/2012 6:52:32 PM
you can take the airport shuttle bus line 4 to An Zhen Qiao stop, and take a taxi to Wangfujing. the fare is CNY 16 + 30 = 46.if you take a taxi from the airport the Wangfujing, the cost will be around CNY 100.