Beijing Transportation


As China's Gate Way, Beijing is the hub of transportation in China so that it is convenient to reach Beijing and travel around the city. There are even shuttle bus services to and from Beijing Capital Airport, you can also taken an airport express train that from the airport that will take you to downtown Beijing. To get around the city itself there is an extensive transportation system available from public buses, trolleybuses, subway and rail.This page provides you some tips and insight on how to get around in Beijing and some spots in the suburban area.

By Air

Beijing Capital International Airport is located in northeast of Beijing, capital of People's Republic of China. over 70 domestic and foreign airline companies are participating in the operational business, including over 10 domestic companies and about 60 foreign companies. 
Airport Enquiry: (86)10 64541100
Flight Enquiry : (86)10 962580 ( RMB3/per minute )
PSB: (86)10 64597459
Time Zone: GMT + 8 
Address: Beijing Capital International Airport, Airport Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100621, China 
Location: The airport is located 30km northeast of Beijing city center. 
Airport code: PEK; Country Code: 86 
Number of Terminal: Now Beijing Capital International Airport has three terminals ( T1, T2 and T3 ) in operation
By Train
Taking the train in China is an experience not to be missed. You can meet people from all over the country, and the views out of the traim windows are unavailable in any other forms of travel. The city has four railway stations, with lines running to almost all provincial capitals, and to all China's major cities. There are four kinds of seats available-soft berths, hard berths, soft seats and hard seats. 

Beijing Railway Station ( Beijing )
Add: Beijing Zhan Jie, Dongcheng District ( an central location, just south of Beijing International Hotel) Tel: 51019999 The trains departing from Beijing Railway Station: Harbin, Shenyang, Dalian, Qingdao, Jinan, Shanghai, Nanjing Hangzhou and other cities as well as for Inner and Outer Mongolia departing from this station. The remainder depart from Beijing West Station and Beijing South Station. Some international lines ( namely the railway line linking Beijing to Pyongyang, North Korea (DPRK), amongst others), also depart from this station.

Beijing West Railway Station ( Beijing West )
Add: Lianhuachi Donglu, Fengtai District
Tel: 51826253
The trains departing from Beijing West Railway Station: Xian, Chongqing, Chengdu, Lhasa, Urumqi, Guangzhou and Kowloon.

Beijing North Railway Station ( Beijing North )
Add: Xizhimen, Xicheng District
Tel: 51866223
The trains departing from Beijing North Railway Station: offering regular intercity train services to the north and northwest, including the Huhhot-Manzhouli Grasslands Express (K274/K275/K277). It is also the southern terminus for the S2 Line of from the down Beijing to Badaling Great Wall and to Yanqing

Beijing South Railway Station ( Beijing South )
Add: Yongdingmenwai Dajie, Chongwen District (The new Beijing South Station, reportedly the largest in Asia)
Tel: 51867999
The trains departing from Beijing South Railway Station: serving as the terminus for high-speed trains to the city - Tianjin, Jinan, Shanghai, Qingdao and other cities, which which can reach speeds above 350 km/h.

By Public Bus
Besides bicycles, public buses are the cheapest way to get around Beijing. The trick is to find the right line to get where you want to go often you have to change buses several times, which is time-consuming and confusing. The public bus system in Beijing is very good. In that you can get almost anywhere by bus. But the downside is that they are really, really crowded and uncomfortable, also, watch your wallet when you get on the bus. Pickpockets frequent bus stops and get your stuff just as you are getting on. 

By  Subway
Beijing is the first city in China to have a subway. Although often crowded, the subway is often the fastest way to get around the center city area. Right now there are 10 subway lines, and more subway lines are being built. For international tourists visiting Beijing, some basic knowledge of the main subway lines, like Line 1, Line 2, Line 4 and Line 5, is quite helpful. These four subway lines take you to almost all the major attractions in Beijing. The subway stations are clean and have English signs directing tourists to the exits near places that you are likely trying to find.
 
The only main problem with transportation is traffic congestion which occurs during rush hour. So for travelling around Beijing city we advise that you do not travel during rush hour periods. 


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