Beijing : Getting Around
Capital International Airport (PEK) is located 28 kiometres north-east of Beijing's city centre. Capital International Airport has excellent customer facilities. These include cash machines (ATMs), bureau de change areas, a fully operational bank and postal services. At present, self-drive cars are not available in China, however, cars with a driver are available and these can be rented on a daily or weekly basis. Help and advice on this can be sought at the passenger information area at PEK.
Trains are the most popular mode of transport in China. They are cheap, convenient and reach almost every destination in the country. Beijing has four main railway stations, with each station catering to trains from a particular direction. Tickets can be purchased from your hotel or from the foreigners ticket counters at Beijing Railway Station and the West Station.
There is good road network connecting Beijing with odier cities in the region and even some far-flung areas. Long distance buses connect Beijing with its suburbs and nearby cities. Some of them also go as far as Shanghai. Dongzhimen, Haihutun, Beijiao and Majuan are some of the major centres that are connected with Beijing by bus service.
The best and fastest way to move around in Beijing is through subways or 'underground dragons'. Buses are another option but can be inconvenient at times. Metered taxis can be found anywhere, but you will have to make the driver understand where you want to go. The best option to move around is by a bicycle. Traffic rules and rights of way may be different from what you have in your country, so be carehtl.
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