Getting Around Beijing
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Beijing Airport information
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Approximate taxi fare: 100 CNY

Beijing Capital International Airport is among the world's busiest airport and the busiest in Asia. Located a 40-minute drive from the city center,
Beijing Capital International Airport offers direct service to approximately 80 cities around the world. With completion of its sprawling Terminal 3 in
2008, Beijing Capital International has settled into its current footprint and houses unparalleled services and amenities for passengers that make
flying to and from Beijing a pleasant experience. Especially unique is the airport's designated area to pick up large numbers of visitors arriving for a ...
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Airport information
Beijing Train information
Rail
Traveling to and from Beijing by train is easy, convenient, and fast. China has invested heavily in high-speed rail service, and new trains have been
introduced to allow for the fastest and most comfortable ride possible. Trains in China reach top speeds of 125 to 155 miles per hour and cover the
vast distances of the Chinese countryside in a relatively short period of time. Passengers can also book travel for international routes. In Beijing, most
trains arrive and depart from the centrally located Beijing Railway Station. Built in the 1950s, trains at the Beijing Railway Station depart and arriver
from destinations including Changchun, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and cities in Mongolia and Russia. The railway station is accessible from the Beijing
Subway as well as a number of bus lines and trolleys. Beijing's West, North, East, and South Railway stations also serve trains, though service and
destination options are more limited....
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Train information
Beijing Ground information
Bus
Beijing is home to over 500 bus routes that span the entire city. Though inexpensive and convenient, the bus system can be difficult for travelers who
do not speak Chinese, as most drivers and bus signs are given only in the official language. Additionally, congestion in the city can make bus travel
more time-consuming, so travel on the subway is generally preferred. Numbered 1 to 999, bus lines under 300 serve downtown and buses 300 and
above travel to more distant destinations. Bus fares vary based on line. A number of passes are available.

Rental Cars
Rental car companies represented at Beijing Capital International Airport include Advantage, Alamo, Budget, Discount, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, and...
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Ground information
Beijing Public information
Bus
Beijing is home to over 500 bus routes that span the entire city. Though inexpensive and convenient, the bus system can be difficult for travelers who
do not speak Chinese, as most drivers and bus signs are given only in the official language. Additionally, congestion in the city can make bus travel
more time-consuming, so travel on the subway is generally preferred. Numbered 1 to 999, bus lines under 300 serve downtown and buses 300 and
above travel to more distant destinations. Bus fares vary based on line. A number of passes are available.
Rail
Traveling to and from Beijing by train is easy, convenient, and fast. China has invested heavily in high-speed rail service, and new trains have been
introduced to allow for the fastest and most comfortable ride possible. Trains in China reach top speeds of 125 to 155 miles per hour and cover the ...
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Public information