Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Beijing, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Getting Around
Considering that the municipality of Beijing is the same size as Belgium, it is hardly surprising that a simple trip from one end of the city to the other can often take more than 90... read more
Air Travel
Beijing Capital International Airport is made up of two terminals: the older Terminal 1 covers around 60,000sqm while Terminal 2, opened in 1999, covers an area of 336,000sqm. Terminal 2... read more
Airport Transfer
Airport Transport
Lying 26km north-east of the city centre, Beijing’s Capital International Airport is currently only accessible by taxi or bus, although a planned rail link to and from... read more
Bus
Travelling by bus is by far the cheapest way of getting around Beijing. Standard fares are ¥1, although air-conditioned buses sometimes cost ¥2. In 2006, the authorities introduced a... read more
Car
Driving in Beijing is not for the fainthearted. Although you are supposed to drive on the right hand side of the road, most local drivers adopt a fluid approach, weaving in and out of... read more
Bicycle
Bicycles remain the primary form of transport for many of the city’s inhabitants. With its flat, wide roads and generous bicycle lanes, central Beijing is a safe place to cycle, as long... read more
Taxi
Beijing is swarming with around 70,000 taxis, run by 200 different companies. The newest, and most comfortable, are the Sonata models made by Hyundai, which are yellow and blue or yellow... read more
