'''Beijing''' (_k__ ''B?ij?ng'') is the capital of the most populous country in the world, the People's Republic of China. It was also the seat of the Ming and Qing dynasty emperors until the formation of a republic in 1911. Beijing is the political, educational and cultural centre of the country and as such it is rich in historical sites and important government institutions.

The city is well known for its flatness and regular construction. There are only three hills to be found in the city limits (in Jingshan Park to the north of the famous Forbidden City). Like the configuration of the Forbidden City, Beijing has concentric "ring roads", which are actually rectangular, that go around the metropolis.

Beijing made history in 2008 with the first Olympic Games ever to be held in China.

Understand

History

Beijing literally means "Northern Capital", a role it has played many times in China's long history. While various small towns and warlord capitals have been traced back as far as the 1st millennium BCE, Beijing first served as the capital of a (more or less) united China in 1264 when Kublai Khan's victorious Mongol forces set up what they named the '''Great Capital''' to rule their new empire, from a northern location closer to the Mongol homelands.

After the fall of the Mongol Yuan dynasty in 1368, the capital was moved back to Nanjing (_____C"Southern Capital"), but in 1403, the 3rd Ming emperor Zhu Di moved it to Beijing again and also gave the city its present name. This was Beijing's '''golden era''': the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and many other Beijing landmarks were built at this time. Beijing remained the capital into the Qing era and into the revolutionary ferment of the early 1900s, but in the chaos following the abdication of the last Emperor, Beijing was beset by fighting warlords. The Kuomintang thus moved the capital to Nanjing again in 1928, renaming Beijing as '''Beiping''' ("Northern Peace") to emphasize that it was no longer a capital. However, the Kuomintang was eventually defeated by the Communists, who in 1949 proclaimed the People's Republic of China with its capital at Beijing.

Characteristics

Beijing is the political centre of the country and Beijingers are often much more interested in politics and willing to talk about it than you will see elsewhere in China. Beijingers seem to focus a lot on not loosing face and often use humour for that. However, many Chinese from other provinces find Beijingers arrogant and snobbish.

Climate

Beijing's climate is monsoon influenced humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. The best time to visit is in September and October, whereas spring has too many dust storms, winter is too cold and summer too hot and humid to be ideal for travelling.

Demographics and geography

Beijing has a population of 17.4 million living on 16.8 km2 distributed on 18 districts. The city borders Hebei Province to the north, west and south and Tianjin Municipality to the east.

Districts

Beijing has a total of 16 districts and 2 counties.

The four central districts are:

The next four districts still close to the centre are:

The remaining districts and counties are quite far from the centre and are in this guide covered in one combined '''district''':

Get in

By plane

Be aware of another scam where impostors who pretend to work for the taxi company pose at the official-looking stands outside offering rides to the city (especially in the non-regular hours where there are not many people about). You will be led into a "taxi" with a fake meter (which could be hidden) which runs very quickly (\200-300 to the city, and even up to \400 to the Birds' Nest Stadium). Read the section on taxis for details on how to distinguish between fake and legitimate taxis.

'''Departure''': Ignore any people walking around offering to sell you an exit fee ticket/receipt. There used to be an airport construction (or exit) fee of \90, but now it is included in the plane ticket.}}

'''Beijing Capital International Airport''' (_k_____s__?__? ''B?ij?ng Sh?ud? Guoji J?ch?ng'', {{IATA|PEK}}) [http://en.bcia.com.cn/] is located to the northeast of the central districts, 26 km from the city centre. The airport, which was expanded at a furious pace to be ready in time for the 2008 Olympics, now has three terminals, broadly speaking divided as follows:

  • '''Terminal 1''': Hainan Airlines.
  • '''Terminal 2''': China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Skyteam.
  • '''Terminal 3''': Air China, Shanghai Airlines, Oneworld, Star Alliance.
  • Travel between Terminals 1 and 2 is via a long corridor with travelators. A fit person can make the route in about 10 minutes. A free shuttle bus runs between Terminal 2 and the new Terminal 3. It departs every ten minutes or so and the journey time is about 10 minutes. Terminal 3 is huge: it alone is bigger than all five of Heathrow (London)'s terminals. Additional time should be allocated when flying from here. Terminal 3 check-in closes 45 minutes before flights depart.

    Facilities on arrival include ATMs and money changers. Be aware that upon departure, porters may want \10 to wheel your bags 50 m to check-in and that most eating options are rather outrageously priced. Before you cross through security, if you want a bite to eat in the Terminal 1, there is a KFC which has lowered its prices a little, and in Terminal 2, there are 2 KFCs, and the restaurants in the basement have relatively low prices compared to what's above. A meal at any of these places should be around \20.

    Many people use '''taxicabs''' to reach town from the airport. Try to get the Chinese name in characters of your hotel so that you can let your taxi driver read where you want to go. It is important to do this as most drivers cannot read English and many are recent arrivals from the countryside who might not know the city well. A taxi from the airport should cost \70-120. You will have to pay the fee shown on the meter (make sure the driver uses it) plus \10 toll for the airport expressway. Traffic jams are common.

    The '''Airport Express''' train to the airport opened in July 2008. The train runs in a one-way loop from T3 to T2/T1 then Sanyuanqiao (transfer to subway line 10) and Dongzhimen (lines 2, 13). A one-way fare is \25, and the trip takes about 20 minutes from Dongzhimen to T3, 30 min to T2. Don't take the train just to get from T3 and T2, as this will cost you the full \25; use the free shuttle bus instead.

    A slightly cheaper way to get to the city centre is to take the <listing name="airport shuttle" alt="__?_b_m J?ch?ng B?shi" url="http://en.bcia.com.cn/traffic-manual/airport-bus.shtml" phone="+86 10 64594375/64594376" price="\16 for a one-way trip" hours="Buses for each route leave every 10-30 minutes">There are several lines running to different locations throughout Beijing. The shuttle bus website also has a map available.</listing>

  • '''Line 1 (to Fangzhuang):''' 1. Liangma Bridge (__?? ''Liangm?qiao''); 2. Baijiazhuang (______ ''Baiji?zhu?ng''); 3. World Trade Centre (__? ''Guomao'') & Dabeiyao (___k? ''Dab?iyao''); 4. Panjiayuan (_N__? ''P?nji?yuan''); 5. KingWing Hot Spring International Hotel (________ ''J?ngrui Dasha'') & Shilihe (_\____ ''Shil?he''); 6. Guiyou Shopping Mall (?_F____ ''Guiy?u Dasha'') & Fangzhuang (____ ''F?ngzhu?ng''). Runs 7:30AM-10:30PM. Return stops are 6, 3, and the airport. Convenient for getting to the south east of the city.
  • '''Line 2 (to Xidan):''' 1. Sanyuan Bridge (_O__? ''S?nyuan Qiao'') 2. Dongzhimen (?__? ''D?ngzhimen''); 3. Dongsishitiao Bridge (?_l_\__? ''D?ngsishitiao Qiao''); 4. Civil Aviation Building (___q??____ ''Minhang Yingye Dasha'') & Xidan (__? ''X?d?n''). Return stops are 4, 2, and the airport. Runs 7AM till the last flight. Heads south-west.
  • '''Line 3 (to Beijing Railway Station):''' 1. Yuyang Hotel (???_X ''Yuyang fandian''); 2. Dongdaqiao (?__? ''D?ngdaqiao'', bypassed after 22:30); 3. Chaoyangmen (__?? ''Chaoyangmen''); 4. Yabaolu (_____H ''Y?b?olu''); 5. Beijing Railway Station (_k____ ''B?ij?ng zhan''). Runs 7:30AM till the last flight. The Beijing Railway Station stop is actually at the west gate of the International Hotel (__??_X ''Guoji Fandian''), across Chang'an Avenue. Return stops are 5, Dongzhimen, the Jingxin Building West Gate (___M______? ''J?ngxin Dasha X?men''), and the airport. Convenient for the city center, the southeast of the city, and Chaoyang, Chongwen, and Dongcheng districts.
  • '''Line 4 (to Gongzhufen):''' 1. China International Exhibition Centre (__?_W?___S ''Guoji Zh?nl?n Zh?ngx?n''); 2. Xibahe (__?__ ''X?bahe''); 3. Anzhen Bridge (__?? ''?nzh?n Qiao''); 4. Madian Bridge (?__? ''M?dian Qiao''); 5. Beitaipingzhuang (_k______ ''B?itaipingzhu?ng''); 6. Jimen Bridge (??? ''Jimen Qiao''); 7. Friendship Hotel (_F??? ''Y?uyi B?ngu?n''); 8. Beijing TV Station (_k__??__ ''B?ij?ng Dianshitai''); 9. Zizhu Bridge (___|? ''?zhu Qiao''); 10. Hangtian Bridge (_q_V? ''Hangti?n Qiao''); 11. Gongzhufen (____? ''G?ngzh?fen'') & Xinxing Hotel (_V??? ''X?nx?ng B?ngu?n''). Return stops are 11, 7, 5, 3, and the airport. Runs from 7AM to 11PM. Convenient for the north and north-west of the city, and Haidian district.
  • '''Line 5 (to Zhongguancun):''' 1. Wangjing (_]__ ''Wangj?ng'') & Huajiadi (_____n Hu?ji?di); 2. Xiaoying (__? ''Xi?oying''); 3. Asian Games Village (??__ ''Yayunc?n'') & Anhui Bridge (___d? ''?nhui Qiao''); 4.Xueyuan Bridge (_w_@? ''Xueyuan qiao''); 5. Just west of B?ofusi Qiao (______?). Return stops are 5, Beijing Aeronautics University North Gate (_k_q_k? ''B?ihang B?imen''), Huixin West Street (___V___X ''Huix?n X?Ji?'')/Anhui Building (___J____ ''?nhu? Dasha''), Huixin Dongjie (___V?_X ''Huix?n D?ngji?'') & SINOPEC (_________W? ''Zh?ngguo Shihua Jituan''), and the airport. From 8:30AM to 9:30PM. Convenient for the north of the city, particularly the university district within Haidian.
  • The cheapest way would be to take public bus #359, which runs from the airport to Dongzhimen, where you can catch subway 2 or 13, but this is not very fast or convenient.

    A number of youth hostels and luxury hotels run their own complimentary shuttle buses services - ask the place where you are staying if they have one.

    '''Nanyuan Airport''' (______? ''Nanyuan J?ch?ng'', IATA: '''NAY''') is a former military airfield 17 km to the south of Beijing, currently used only by army-linked low-cost operator China United (____?__ ''Zh?ngguo Lianhe'') [http://www.cu-air.com/]. China United currently fields daily flights to Harbin, Dalian, Sanya, Chongqing, Chengdu, and Wuxi. Free shuttle buses run from China United's ticket office to and from the Xidan Aviation Building (__?___q____ ''X?d?n Minhang Dasha''). Times depend on flight schedules.

    By train

    Beijing has many railway stations. Most trains arrive at the central, West, South or North stations.

  • Beijing Railway Station (_k____ ''B?ij?ng Zhan''). In the heart of the city, with decent public transport links. Destinations include: Changchun, Chengde, Dalian, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Harbin, Hefei, Jilin, Nanjing, Qiqihar, Shanghai, Shenyang, Suzhou, Tianjin, and Yangzhou. The trains for Mongolia (Ulaanbaatar), Russia, and North Korea also leave from here.
  • Beijing West Railway Station (_k______ ''B?ij?ng X?zhan''). Presently the largest. Train destinations from Beijing West include: Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Datong, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Guilin, Guiyang, Hefei, Hohhot, Hong Kong, Kunming, Lanzhou, Lhasa, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Sanya, Shenzhen, Taiyuan, Urumqi, Xi'an, and Xiamen. This station has '''no immediate connection''' to the metro system. See below for transport options leaving the station.
  • :*'''Public Buses'''. There is an immense amount of packed public buses that reach most destinations around downtown Beijing - however this can be difficult to navigate. These leave from several locations including directly out the front of the train station, east of the train station (there is a largish bus station here) and on the opposite side of Lianhuachi Donglu. If you are desperate to get on the public bus, there is a large sign indicating the routes close to the bus stops on the Beijing West Station side of Lianhuachu Donglu.

    :*'''Taxi'''. There is an underground taxi rank, which usually has at least a ten minute queue. Taxis may however be the most expensive way to leave the station, especially if you have that tourist stench about you.

    :*'''Subway'''. The Military Museum (formally Junshibowuguan) subway station (Line 1) is around 15 minutes walk north from Beijing West Station. To reach it, cross to the north side of Lianhuachi Donglu (there is a large overpass just near the entrance of the station) after emerging from the main entrance to the station. Then walk west for about 5 minutes to Yangfandian Lu (the street is well signposted). Walk north along here for 15 minutes (flat, easy walk) and turn right at Fuxing Lu (well signposted). The Military Museum subway station is about 200m from the intersection, and it will cost ¥2 to get into central Beijing.

  • Beijing South Railway Station (_k______ ''B?ij?ng Nanzhan''). Reopened on August 1 after a 2-year-long renovation, now offers 70 high-speed services every day to Tianjin, Tanggu, Jinan, Qingdao, and Shanghai.
  • Beijing North Railway Station (_k___k__ ''B?ij?ng B?izhan''). Small compared to the previous three, but you might end up here if you are coming in from Inner Mongolia. Destinations include Chifeng (____ ''Chif?ng''), Fuxin, Haila'er (_C_f? ''H?il??r''), Hohhot, Longhua (____ ''L?nghua''), Luanping (?__ ''Luanping''), Nankou (____ ''Nank?u''), Shacheng (____ ''Sh?cheng'', via Badaling), Tongliao (__? ''T?ngliao''), and Zhangjiakou (?____ ''Zh?ngji?k?u''). It also offers tour train services to Yanqing and the Badaling Great Wall.
  • Beijing East Railway Station (_k__?__ ''B?ij?ng D?ngzhan''). One daily service to Chengde only.
  • By car

    Since the Olympics in 2008, foreigners are allowed to rent vehicles while in China.

    Beijing is the hub of several expressways heading in all directions. The following is a list of the expressways and their destinations:

  • '''Jichang (Airport) Expressway''' (Beijing (Sanyuanqiao - Siyuan - Beigao - Xiaotianzu - Beijing Capital International Airport)).
  • '''Jingcheng''' (Beijing (Taiyanggong - Wanghe Bridge - Gaoliying - Huairou - Miyun - Gubeikou) - Luanping (?__ ''Luanping'', in Hebei) - Chengde).
  • '''Jingtong/Jingha''' (Beijing (Dawang Bridge - Sihui - Gaobeidian - Shuangqiao - Huicun - Tongzhou District)).
  • '''Jingshen''' (Beijing (Sifang Bridge - Shiyuan Bridge - Huoxian County, Tongzhou - Xiji) - Xianghe (Hebei) - Jixian County (Tianjin) - Jinwei - Tangshan (Hebei) - Beidaihe - Qinhuangdao - Shanhaiguan - Jinzhou (Liaoning) - Shenyang).
  • '''Jingjintang''' (Beijing (Fenzhongsi - Shibalidian - Dayangfang - Majuqiao - Caiyu) - Langfang (Hebei) - Tianjin (Yangcun - Central Tianjin - Tianjin Airport - Tanggu District/TEDA)).
  • '''Jingkai''' (Beijing (Yuquanying - Daxing - Huangcun - Panggezhuang - Yufa) - China National Highway 106)).
  • '''Jingshi''' (Beijing (Liuliqiao - Wanping - Liulihe) - Shijiazhuang (Hebei)) {Also known as the 'Jingzhu Expressway' (Beijing - Zhuhai)}.
  • '''Badaling (Jingzhang) Expressway''' (Beijing - Badaling Expressway - Donghuayuan - Huailai - Xiahuayuan - Zhangjiakou).
  • 11 China National Highways (____ ''Guodao'') also link into Beijing:

  • G101 - Jingshun Road (Beijing - Shenyang, Liaoning).
  • G102 - Jingha Road (Beiling - Harbin, Heilongjiang).
  • G103 - (Beijing - Tanggu, Tianjin).
  • G104 - Nanyuan Road (Beijing - Fuzhou, Fujian).
  • G105 - (Beijing - Zhuhai, Guangdong).
  • G106 - (Beijing - Guangzhou, Guangdong).
  • G107 - (Beijing - Shenzhen, Guangdong).
  • G108 - Jingyuan Road (Beijing - Chengdu - Kunming, Yunnan).
  • G109 - Fushi Road (Beijing - Datong - Yinchuan - Xining - Golmud - Lhasa, Tibet).
  • G110 - (Beijing - Zhangjiakou - Hohhot - Baotou - Yinchuan, Ningxia).
  • G111 - (Beijing - Jiagedaqi, Inner Mongolia).
  • By bus

    Long-distance buses from areas as far as Shanghai and the Mongolian border connect to Beijing. You can reach areas as far as Harbin or Xi'an on a single bus ride. Beijing has over 20 long distance bus stations, but what you need to do is go to the bus station located on the edge of the city in the direction you want to travel.

  • <listing name="Xizhimen Long Distance Bus station" alt="____??_r_D?__ X?zhimen Changtu Qich?zhan" phone="+86 10 62183454">Handles buses heading '''north''' and '''west'''. Destinations include Anshan, Baochang (____ ''B?och?ng''), Baotou, Binzhou (?_B ''B?nzh?u''), Boshan (___R ''Bosh?n''), Changchun, Chengde (4.5 hrs), Chifeng (____ ''Chif?ng'', 12 hrs), Daban (____ ''Dab?n''), Dazhangzi (_____q ''Dazhangz?''), Fengshan (?_R ''Fengsh?n''), Harbin, Hohhot, Huimin (____ ''Huimin''), Jinan, Jining (_W? ''Jining'', 7 hrs), Jinzhou, Kuancheng (?__ ''Ku?ncheng''), Lindong (__? ''Lind?ng''), Linhe (?__ ''Linhe''), Luanping (?__ ''Luanping''), Ningcheng (?__ ''Ningcheng''), Pingzhuang (____ ''Pingzhu?ng''), Qinhuangdao (7.5 hrs), Tieling (?? ''Ti?l?ng''), , Leling (?__ ''Leling''), Pingquan (____ ''Pingquan''), Xilin (?__ ''X?lin''), Shenyang, Shacheng (____ ''Sh?cheng'', 5 hrs), Shanhaiguan, Shenmu, Shizuishan, Tangshan (___R ''Tangsh?n'', 5 hrs), Weixian (_U? ''Weixian'', 8 hrs), Wudan (?_O ''W?d?n''), Xuanying ?? (''Xu?nying'', 7 hrs), Xinglong (?? ''X?ngl?ng''), Yinchuan, Yingxian (?? ''Y?ngxian''), Yulin, and Zhangjiakou (?____ ''Zh?ngji?k?u'').</listing>
  • <listing name="Deshengmen Long Distance Bus Station" alt="__??_O?_r_D?__ Deshengmenwai Changtu Qich?zhan" phone="+86 10 82847096">Also handles buses for the '''north''' and '''northwest'''. Destinations include: Baochang (____ ''B?och?ng''), Chicheng (____ ''Chicheng''), Dongmao (?_K ''D?ngm?o''), Guyuan, Sandaochuan (_O____ ''S?ndaochu?n''), Yuxian (__? ''Yuxian''), and Zhangjiakou (?____ ''Zh?ngji?k?u'').</listing>
  • <listing name="Dongzhimen Long Distance Bus Station" alt="?__??_r_D?__ D?ngzhimen Changtu Qich?zhan" address="" directions="" phone="+86 10 64674995/64671346" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Handles buses heading '''northeast'''. Destinations include Changyuan (?__ ''Changyuan''), Chengde (4.5 hrs), Chifeng (____ ''Chif?ng'', 12 hrs), Fengning (?? ''F?ngning'', 5 hrs), Fengshan (?_R ''Fengsh?n''), Guanshang (?__ ''Gu?nshang''), Huairou district, Jiaozhuanghu (____? ''Ji?ozhu?nghu''), Mafang (?_V ''M?f?ng''), Miyun County, Nanzhuangtou (____? ''Nanzhu?ngtou''), Pinggu district (2.5 hrs), Sishang (____ ''Sishang''), Shunyi district, Wuxiongsi (?_Y__ ''Wuxiongsi''), and Xinglong (?__ ''X?ngl?ng'').</listing>
  • <listing name="Sihui Long Distance Bus Station" alt="_l__?_r_D?__ Sihui Changtu Qich?zhan" phone="+86 10 65574804">Handles buses mainly heading '''east'''. Destinations include: Changchun, Chengde, Dalian, Dandong, Liaoyang (?? ''Liaoyang''), Tangshan (___R ''Tangsh?n''), and Tianjin.</listing>
  • <listing name="Zhaogongkou Long Distance Bus Station" alt="?____?_r_D?__ Zhaog?ngk?u Changtu Qich?zhan" phone="+86 10 67237328">Handles buses heading '''south''' and '''southeast'''. Destinations include Cangzhou (?_B ''C?ngzh?u'', 3.5hrs., \70), Jinan (5.5hrs., \114), Tanggu (____ ''Tangg?'', 2.5hrs., \45), Tianjin (1.5hrs., \35).</listing>
  • <listing name="Lianhuachi Long Distance Bus Station" alt="?___r?_r_D?__ Lianhu?chi Changtu Qich?zhan" phone="+86 10 63322354">Handles buses heading '''south'''. Destinations include: Kaifeng, Luoyang, Shijiazhuang, Taiyuan, Wuhan, and Zhengzhou.</listing>
  • Most of the buses from the Long Distance Bus Stations will be regular or express buses, which take the expressways, cost from \200-600 per trip, have comfy seats, and most rides do not take more than 6-12 hours, but sleeper buses are also available. Sleeper buses, with bunk beds in rows, average about \100 per trip, but many go ''really'' slowly up hills, avoid expressways, stop at every city or town, provide "meals" which you have to pay extra for, take the potholed National Highways to save money, and a bus ride can take up to 24 hours. The average speed is only 40 km/hr on the moderately fast sleeper buses, and the range could be from 25 to 60 km/hr. It may be a good authentic taste of how less wealthy Chinese people travel.

    Get around

    Though some residents of Beijing know conversational English, especially in the areas frequented by tourists or the university district in Haidian, one should not count on finding a taxi driver who knows English well. Neither should a foreigner with minimal experience with the Chinese language put undue faith in his or her ability to pronounce Chinese place names so that a local can understand clearly. Before embarking on a trip around the city, print out the names of places you want to visit in Chinese characters, or get your hotel front desk staff to write them out for you. When going to specific addresses try to write nearby intersections or basic directions as well. Show the text to the taxi driver, or just ask for help on the street. You have more chance to get help in English if you address younger people, as many schools in China have expanded their English education in the last few years.

    Crossing the road in China is an art and may be difficult for pedestrians unused to Beijing's particular driving styles. Before crossing, assume that none of the road users will give way to you, even if a policeman is present. Zebra crossings are redundant. Chinese drivers lean on the horn heavily and frequently play games of chicken with pedestrians and other vehicles. Should you hear a loud horn when crossing the road, always look around as there is probably a car right behind you or heading straight for you. Should you find several cars and bicycles meandering towards you from different directions, do not try to run to safety, but instead stand still. For drivers a stationary obstacle is easier to avoid. Also note that traffic light crossings have zebra stripes painted on the road, but you should only cross when the walk light is green. As with pedestrian crossings in many countries, there is strength in numbers. When a mass of people crosses together cars are more likely to stop or slow down.

    By train / subway

    The subway is a good way to quickly get around the city and is clearly marked in English for travellers. However, be warned that during rush hour trains can be extremely crowded. The subway system shuts down around midnight, and opens again around 5AM. Lines are currently as follows although more are under construction:

  • <listing name="Line 1 - Red" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Runs from the industrial Pingguoyuan area in the west to Sihui East in eastern Beijing. It has 21 stops and follows Chang'an Avenue, the main avenue of Beijing. It links Xidan, Tian'anmen East and West, Wangfujing, Dongdan, Guomao, and Yong'anli. Transfer stations are at Fuxingmen (Line 2), Dongdan (Line 5), Jianguomen (Line 2), Guomao (Line 10) and Sihui/Sihui East (Batong Line).</listing>
  • <listing name="Line 2 - Dark Blue" alt="The Loop Line">It follows the north part of the 2nd Ring Road and Qianmen Avenue. Major stops of interest include Qianmen, a major transportation hub as well as an attraction in its own right. Transfer stations are at Fuxingmen (Line 1), Jianguomen (Line 1), Yonghegong the Lama Temple (Line 5), Chongwenmen (Line 5), Xizhimen (Line 13), and Dongzhimen (Line 13).</listing>
  • <listing name="Line 5 - Purple" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Beijing's first north-south subway line. Useful stops include the Temple of Heaven (Tiantan Dongmen). Transfer stations are at Lishuiqiao (Line 13), Huixinxijie Nankou (Line 10), Yonghegong the Lama Temple (Line 2), Dongdan (Line 1), and Chongwenmen (Line 2).</listing>
  • <listing name="Line 8 - Green" alt="Olympic Branch" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Connects Line 10 (Beitucheng station) to the Olympic Village.</listing>
  • <listing name="Line 10 - Light Blue">Connects the university district in Haidian with the embassy and CBD areas.</listing>
  • <listing name="Line 13 - Orange-Yellow" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Does an extended northern semi-loop from Dongzhimen via Huilongguan through to Xizhimen. Transfer stations are at Xizhimen and Dongzhimen (both to Line 2), Zhichunlu and Shaoyaoju (both to Line 10), Lishuiqiao (Line 5).</listing>
  • <listing name="Batong Line - Red" alt="Line 8T">Runs east through Chaoyang and Tongzhou Districts from Sihui to Tuqiao in eastern suburban Beijing. Transfer stations are at Sihui and Sihui East (both to Line 1). The Batong Line is not of much use for travellers.</listing>
  • <listing name="Airport Line - Grey" price="One-way fare is \25">Runs from Dongzhimen to Sanyuanqiao, to Capital Airport Terminals 2 & 3.</listing>
  • The subway station entrances are identified by a large blue stylized letter G wrapped around a smaller letter B.

    The subway '''ticket''' costs \2. Note: a ticket (which is actually a plastic card) can only be used in the same station in which you purchased it, and only on that same day. There is also a '''pre-paid card''' available (__?__ ''Y?k?t?ng''). There is a \20 refundable deposit for the card. You swipe the card at the entrance's turnstile and also at the exit's. The use of the pre-paid card does not reduce the subway fare although it does reduce the bus fare drastically. Single-journey ticket machines are very simple to use - just press the numbers along the left side of the screen to choose how many tickets you want to buy, insert cash into the machine and press the green button then collect the ticket and change. The machine doesn't accept Y1 bills, but if you pay with a Y10 or Y20 bill you'll be landed with a handful of coins which you can use for future journeys.

    Note that if you are carrying luggage you must pass through the X-ray checks at the stations.

    By bicycle

    Once known as a nation of bicycles, China today has an ever growing number of private car owners. So, nowadays you are guaranteed to see more bikes in any city in the Netherlands than in Beijing. However, the infrastructure from its days as capital of the "Bicycle Kingdom" means exploring Beijing on a bike is excellent. The city is flat as a pancake and all major streets have bike lanes. Bicycling is often faster than travelling by car, taxi or bus because of the traffic congestion in the motorized traffic lanes.

    Four-wheeled motorized traffic in Beijing usually observes traffic signals with the exception of making turns on red lights which is often done without slowing or deferring to pedestrians or bicyclists. Pedestrians, bicycles and all other vehicles (for example, motorized bicycles, mopeds and tricycles) generally do not observe traffic signals. Also, cars, trucks and buses do not defer to cyclists on the road so it is common for a vehicle to make a right turn from an inside lane across a bike lane with no concern for cyclists travelling in the bike lane. Sometimes a right-turning vehicle crossing a bike lane will sound its horn as a warning, but not always. Cyclists also need to be on the lookout for wrong-way traffic in the bike lanes, usually bicycles and tricycles but sometimes motor vehicles, too. Wrong-way traffic usually stays close to the curb so you move to the left to get by them, but not always. Helmets are not worn by bicycling Beijingers. Nor are lights used at night with few bikes even having rear reflectors. The moderate pace and sheer numbers of bicyclists in Beijing appears to make bike travel safer than it would be otherwise.

    While you will see cyclists use many creative paths across wide, busy intersections in Beijing, the safest way for cyclists is to observe the traffic signals (there are often special signals for cyclists) and to make left turns in two steps as a pedestrian would. But if you spend any significant amount of time cycling in Beijing, you will probably start adopting more creative approaches. These can be learned by finding a local cyclist going your way and following him or her across the intersection.

    Several professional bike rental companies, as well as major hotels and some hostels, rent bikes on an hourly basis. For those who need the security of a guide, a bike touring company like '''Bicycle Kingdom Rentals & Tours''' [http://www.bicyclekingdom.com/] would be a great way to go.

    If you are staying more than a few days a reasonable bike can be bought for \300. Ensure that you have a good lock included in the price. The cheapest bikes are not worth the additional savings as you will get what you pay for. The cheapest bikes will start to deteriorate as soon as you begin to ride, so spend a little more and get a bike in the \300-400 range. Bike rentals may have good bikes, but you pay a high price and run the risk of the bike being stolen.

    By bus

    Beijing's bus system is cheap, convenient and covers the entire city—perfect for locals but, alas, difficult to use if you do not understand Chinese. The bus staffs speak little English, and only a few bus lines in the city centre broadcast stop names in English. Bus stop signs are also entirely in Chinese. But should you speak Chinese or have a healthy sense of adventure, a bus can get you almost anywhere, and often somewhere that you never intended to go. It is a great way to see parts of the city that tourists normally do not visit.

    Most bus fares are relatively cheap, and if you get a public transportation card from a metro station (a card that acts as a debit card for the metro and buses) you can get a 60% discount on all fares.

    Many shiny new buses arrived on the streets in preparation for the Olympics. Many buses now feature air-conditioning (heating in winter), TVs, a scrolling screen that displays stops in Chinese, and a broadcast system that announces stops. If you are having problems navigating the bus system, call the English-speaking operators at the Beijing Public Transportation Customer Helpline (96166).

    '''Warning:''' Beijing buses can get very crowded so be prepared and keep an eye on your valuables. Indeed, the overhead speakers will announce a warning to this effect on the more crowded lines with modern buses. Many pickpockets frequent buses and subways, so carry backpacks in the front, and try to put your valuables somewhere hard to access. Be aware of a scam offering bus rides to the Great Wall masquerading as the real bus service. Instead of directly driving to the Great Wall, you will instead be led to a series of tours to dilapidated theme parks, tourist shops, museums, etc before finally reaching the Great Wall near the end of the day.

    Bus routes

    Bus lines are numbered from 1-999. Buses under 300 serve the city centre. Buses 300 and up run between the city centre and more distant areas (such as beyond the Third Ring Road). Buses in the 900s connect Beijing with its "rural" districts (i.e., Changping, Yanqing, Shunyi, etc).

    Full maps of the system are available only in Chinese. The '''Beijing Public Transport Co.''' [http://www.bjbus.com] website has limited information in English, but the Chinese version has a very helpful routing service with an interactive map. You can input your starting point and your ending point and see all the bus routes that will get you from A to B, look up a bus route by number, or input a place name and see all the routes that go stop there.

    Fares and operating hours

    Most buses with a line number under 200 run daily 5AM-11PM. Buses with a line number greater than 300 run 6AM-10PM. All buses with a line number in the 200s are night buses. Many routes get very crowded during rush hours (6:30AM-9AM and 5PM-9PM). On major holidays, there will be more frequent service on most city routes.

    For passengers paying by cash: Lines 1-199 operate on a flat rate of \1 per journey. Lines 300-899 charge \1 for the first 12 km of each journey and \0.5 for each additional 5 km. Buses with air-condition (800-899) start at \2. The night buses (200-299) charge \2 per journey. Lines 900-999 charge according to the distance.

    For passengers paying by the new pre-paid Smart Card: Lines 1-499 operate on a flat rate of \0.40 per journey. Lines 500-899 get 60% off the cash price. There are also 3-day, 7-day and 15-day passes available for travellers. There is no return ticket or day ticket.

    By minibus

    Minibuses are very common in the countryside outside the urban areas. Privately operated, most trips cost less than \10 per short journey and only a little more for longer journeys.

    By taxi

    Taxis are the preferred choice for getting around, as they are convenient and are fairly inexpensive for travellers from Western countries. The only downsides are that Beijing's congested traffic often results in long jams, and taxi drivers are often recent arrivals from the countryside who do not know the city well. Vehicles used as taxis include the Hyundai Sonata and Elantra, Volkswagen Santana and Jetta (the old model, designed in the 1980s), and Citroens manufactured in China. These taxis are dark red, or yellow top with dark blue bottom, or painted with new colours (see picture). Luxurious black executive cars (usually Audis) can also be found, usually waiting outside hotels.

    In the more remote places of Beijing, you might not be able to find any official taxis. However, in these places there will most likely be plenty of unofficial taxis. These might be difficult to recognise for travellers, but the drivers will address you if you look like you are searching for a taxi. Remember to negotiate the fare before you go. Local people usually pay a bit less for the unofficial taxis than for the official ones, but the asking price for travellers will often be much higher.

    Fares and meters

    Taxis charge a starting fee of \10, and an additional \2 per kilometer after the first 3 km. Taxi meters keep running when the speed is slower than 12 km/hr or when waiting for green lights; five minutes of waiting time equals 1 km running. Outside of rush hour, an average trip through the city costs around \20-25, and a cross-town journey about \50 (for example, from the city centre to the northern side of the Fourth Ring Road).

    If the taxi driver "forgets" to switch the taxi meter on, remind him by politely asking them to run the meter and gesturing at the meter box (?___\ ''q?ng d?bi?o''). At the end, it is a good idea to ask for a '''receipt''' (?_[ ''f? piao'') also while gesturing to the meter and making a writing motion. Having a receipt is handy in case you want to make a complaint later or for business reimbursement purposes, and since the receipt has the cab number, you stand a greater chance of getting your possessions back should you forget anything in the taxi.

    If you want a tour around Beijing and its vicinities, you can ask your hotel to hire a cab for one day or several days. It usually costs \400-600 per day, depending on where you go. You can also ask just about any driver to perform this service. If you have Chinese-speaking assistance, then bargain down the cost. No matter the cost, the taxi is yours for the day and will wait for you at various destinations.

    Communicating with the drivers can be a problem, as most do not speak English. You can ask that your hotel write your destination on a card to give to the driver. Make sure also to take the hotel's card (and a map) that lists the hotel's address in Chinese. This can be a 'get out of jail free' card if you get lost and need to get back via taxi. A regular city map with streets and sights in Chinese will help also.

    As elsewhere in the world it is really hard to find a taxi when it rains. Most of them refuse to take passengers and, truth be told, many will try to rise their fares. Although it seems unreasonable (triple to five times the normal fare), sometimes it is better to take their offers, rather than to wait for another cab.

    Avoiding scams and fakes

    All official taxis have license plates beginning with the letter "B", as in "__B". "Black cabs" may look like taxis but their license plates will start with letters other than B. It's nearly impossible to hail a black cab on the streets; they generally hang out around tourist sights like the Great Wall and the Summer Palace or around subway stops. Black cabs will charge you a higher fee for the journey, unless you are a good bargainer, know where you are going, and know what the right fare should be. Sometimes they drop foreign tourists in wrong places. In some extreme cases, the driver may even take them to the countryside and rob them. If you find you hired a fake taxi and are overcharged, don't argue if you are alone, pay the driver and remember the car's license plate number, then call police later.

    To avoid being taken advantage of, it is a good idea to know the rough direction, cost, and distance of your destination. You can easily find this out from asking locals before calling a cab. Verify these values with the taxicab driver to show them that you are in the know, and are probably too much trouble to cheat. Keep track of the direction of travel with a compass and/or the sun. If the cab goes in the wrong direction for a long distance, verify the location with the taxi driver. For scamming drivers, that is usually enough for them to go back on the right track (without ever acknowledging that they were trying to cheat you). Honest drivers will explain why they are going that way.

    Keep in mind that central Beijing can be off limits at certain times, forcing cabs to reroute. And some roads forbid left turns (with big road signs) either at certain hours or all the time, so the driver might make a detour.

    If you find yourself utterly lost or unable to find your desired destination despite following a map perfectly, bear in mind that you may not have taken a wrong turn - it is entirely possible that your destination or chosen route doesn't exist any more. It's a good idea to take more than one map if possible, and if you are lost compare the two to see if one shows a different layout. Also, always pick up the latest version of a bilingual paper tourist map, for sale at most tourist shops and subways stations, to complement your more expensive map/guidebook.}}

    By car

    Renting a car normally is ''not'' recommended for the ordinary visitor. Besides being extremely expensive, driving in Beijing can be quite complicated, language difficulties included. Many hotels, however, rent cars that come with drivers, for those who can afford it, up to \1000 per day.

  • '''BCNC Car Rental'''. Toll-free in China 010800/810-9001 [mailto:thompsonwest@mindspring.com]. Based at the Capital Airport, this agency is appointed as an option by several guides. An air ticket is required, as well as an international driving license. Mind you that deposits can be huge, and there are extra charges for permission to venture beyond the city limits.
  • '''Avis''' also operates a car-rental service in Beijing.
  • See also Driving in China.

    See

    Beijing has a lot to show. Below is just a summary, see the individual district articles for further detail.

    Landmarks

  • '''Tiananmen Square''' in Dongcheng District is the world's largest public square
  • '''National Stadium''' in Chaoyang District
  • Neighborhoods

  • Hutongs. ___ Hutong. Beijing's ancient alleyways, where you can find traditional Beijing architecture. They date back to when Beijing was the capitol of the Yuan dynasty (1266-1368). Most buildings in hutongs are made in the traditional courtyard (_l___@ ''siheyuan'') style. Many of these courtyard homes were originally occupied by aristocrats, though after the Communist takeover in 1949 the aristocrats were pushed out and replaced with poor families. Hutongs can still be found throughout the area within the 2nd Ring Road, though many are being demolished to make way for new buildings and wider roads. Most popular among tourists are the hutongs near Qianmen and Houhai. The hutongs may at first feel intimidating to travellers used to the new wide streets of Beijing, but the locals are very friendly and will often try to help you if you look lost.

    Palaces and temples

  • '''Forbidden city''' in Dongcheng District
  • '''Temple of Heaven''' in Chongwen District
  • '''Summer palace''' in Haidian District
  • '''Yonghegong (Lama Temple)''' in Dongcheng District
  • Museums

  • '''National Museum''' in Dongcheng District
  • '''Military Museum''' in Haidian District
  • Parks

  • '''Beihai Park''' in Xicheng District
  • '''Chaoyang Park''' in Chaoyang District
  • '''Ritan Park''' in Chaoyang District
  • '''Beijing Zoo''' in Xicheng District
  • '''Botanical Garden''' in Haidian District
  • '''Fragrant Hills''' in Haidian District
  • Itineraries

  • Three Days in Beijing — A fast-paced introduction to the history, culture, food and night-life of Beijing, designed for a first-time holiday.
  • Talk

    The language of Beijing is Mandarin Chinese. Standard Mandarin itself was the administrative language of the Ming and Qing dynasties and was based mainly on the Beijing dialect. For language students this makes studying in Beijing an excellent chance to learn the language in a relatively pure form. That being said, Beijing dialect contains nasal "er" sounds at the end of many words. Hence the ubiquitous lamb kabobs (_r____ ''yang rou chuan'') become "''yang rou chuanr''". In addition, the Beijing dialect consists of many local slangs which have not been incorporated into standard Mandarin. Beijing taxi drivers are famously chatty and will gladly engage students of the language offering excellent chances to practice the language and get a feel for the changes in the city and country from an "Old Beijinger".

    English is spoken by staff at the main tourist attractions, as well as at major hotels. Otherwise, English speakers are not common, so always get your hotel's business card to show the taxi driver in case you get lost. Likewise, have staff at your hotel write down the names of any tourist attraction you plan to visit in Chinese, so locals can point you out in the right direction.

    Do

  • '''The Great Wall of China''' (?__ ''Changcheng'') about a 1.5 hour bus ride from the city, recommended but be aware of bus scams! See '''Great Wall''' for general information on the Great Wall and see '''the suburb article''' for individual listings. The Badaling section is the most famous, but also the most over-restored and crowded. Jinshanling, Huanghuacheng and Simatai are more distant but offer a better view of the wall in a less restored state with fewer crowds. Mutianyu has been restored, but is far less crowded than Badaling. Crowds are a definite issue with the Great Wall: at popular sections at popular times, it becomes not the Great Wall of China, but rather the Great Wall of Tourists. It is possible to rent a taxi for \400-800 for the round trip including waiting time. You may want to bring a jacket against the wind or cold in the chillier season - in the summer you will need lots of water, and it will be cheaper if you bring your own.
  • Rent a bicycle. Traverse some of the remaining hutongs. There is no better way to see
  • Tsinghua Chi. _?_r Q?nghua Chi. us 23, 343, 14, 66, 70, 603, 7, 15, 102, 105 to Hu Fang Lu Zhan. 86 10 63546663/2. ttp://www.xdqhc.com. A spa experience from the famous Qinghua Chi, established in 1905. Great service. Affordable TCM treatments. Try the Ba Guan (Cupping) or acupuncture or opt for simpler manicure and pedicure and Massage.

    Learn

    Universities

    Beijing is the center of higher learning in China. As such it attracts the top talents from across China and is the destination for thousands of foreign scholars each year. Most of the universities are clustered in Haidian District in the northwestern part of the city. Nearly all of the universities in Beijing accept foreign students. Most foreign students are on Chinese language programs which can last from a few weeks to a couple of years. If you have a sufficient HSK level [http://www.hsk.org.cn/english/] you can enroll in programs to study other subjects.

  • <listing name="Tsinghua University" alt="__?___w Q?nghua Daxue" url="http://www.tsinghua.edu.cn/eng/"></listing>
  • <listing name="Peking University" alt="_k_____w B?ij?ng Daxue" url="http://en.pku.edu.cn"></listing>
  • <listing name="Renmin University of China" alt="_____l_____w Zh?ngguo Renmin Daxue" url="http://english.ruc.edu.cn/en/"></listing>
  • <listing name="China University of Political Science and Law" alt="_______@___w Zh?ngguo Zhengf? Daxue" url="http://www.cupl.edu.cn"></listing>
  • <listing name="Beijing Language and Culture University" alt="_k__?_________w B?ij?ng Y?yan Wenhua Daxue" url="http://www.blcu.edu.cn"></listing>
  • <listing name="University of International Business and Economics" alt="?_O???_____w Duiwai J?ngji Maoyi Daxue" url="http://www.uibe.edu.cn"></listing>
  • <listing name="Beijing Normal University" alt="_k__?_____w B?ij?ng Sh?fan Daxue" url="http://www.bnu.edu.cn"></listing>
  • <listing name="China Media University" alt="____?_}___w Zh?ngguo Chuanmei Daxue" url="http://www.cuc.edu.cn"></listing>
  • <listing name="Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics" alt="_k___q___q_V___w B?ij?ng Hangk?ng Hangti?n Daxue" url="http://ev.buaa.edu.cn"></listing>
  • <listing name="Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications" alt="_k__??___w B?ij?ng Youdian Daxue" url="http://www.bupt.edu.cn/enver/"></listing>
  • <listing name="Beijing Jiaotong University" alt="_k_________w B?ij?ng Ji?ot?ng Daxue" url="http://www.bjtu.edu.cn"></listing>
  • <listing name="China Agriculture University" alt="____??___w Zh?ngguo nongye Daxue" url="http://www.cau.edu.cn"></listing>
  • <listing name="Beijing Institute of Technology" alt="_k_____H___w B?ij?ng L?g?ng Daxue" url="http://www.bit.edu.cn"></listing>
  • <listing name="Beijing University of Technology" alt="_k___H?___w B?ij?ng G?ngye Daxue" url="http://www.bjut.edu.cn"></listing>
  • <listing name="Beijing University of Science and Technology" alt="_k_____Z___w B?ij?ng K?ji Daxue" url="http://www.ustb.edu.cn"></listing>
  • <listing name="China Youth University for Political Sciences" alt="_______N_____w_@ Zh?ngguo Q?ngnian Zhengzhi Xueyuan" url="http://www.cyu.edu.cn"></listing>
  • Private Schools

  • <listing name="Global Village" alt="_n_____w_Z Diqiu C?n Xuexiao">Branches in both Wangjing and Wudaokou. This is an extremely popular place for Chinese language courses, especially for Korean students. Teaching quality is reportedly high.</listing>
  • Work

    Most of the international business offices are in Guomao, Dawang, around the Eastern 3rd Ring Road, Chaoyangmen. The '''Central Business District''' (CBD) is centered around Guomao. Many technology companies have offices in Haidian.

    Like all of China, finding a job teaching English in Beijing is relatively easy for native speakers. In fact, if you are of European descent some employers may assume that you are already qualified enough to teach English to Chinese students. However, more prestigious employers (especially universities and language schools) will generally require an English teaching qualification or a Bachelor's degree (normally in any discipline, although sometimes specifically in English/linguistics).

    '''Be aware:''' There has been something of an "explosion" in English teaching in recent years. This has brought the expected attendant problems with unregulated schools failing to deliver on their contracts with teaching staff. Before the Olympics it was common for teachers in Beijing to get by with business visas and working as outside contractors for the schools. Similarly some teachers work on tourist visas. However, there was a government crackdown on this practice, which is '''illegal''', in the run-up to the Olympics. To ensure your employer runs a licit operation, you are strongly advised to check with existing teachers before signing a teaching contract with an unknown school.

    See also: Teaching English.

    Buy

    ''See the Districts articles for individual listings.''

    Throughout nearly all markets in Beijing, haggling is essential. Especially when browsing through large, "touristy" shopping areas for common items, do not put it beneath your dignity to start bargaining at 15% of the vendor's initial asking price. After spending some time haggling, never hesitate to threaten walking away, as this is often the quickest way to see a vendor lower his or her prices to a reasonable level. Buying in bulk or in groups may also lower the price. Beware that if you start your bargaining at too low of a price, such as 5% of the asking price, the vendor may just immediately give up on trying to sell the item to you. How high or low the vendor sets the asking price depends on the customer, the vendor, the product's popularity, and even the time of day. Vendors also tend to target visible minorities more, such as Caucasians or people of African descent.

  • Hotel shops and Department stores. Not the most characterful shopping in China, but worth a look. While generally significantly more expensive, they are less likely to sell truly low quality goods. The old style of Chinese retailing is gradually being transformed by shops with a better design sense and souvenir items are getting better each year. Silk clothing, table settings and so on such as those sold by Emperor at Kempinski Hotel and other spots around town, are worth a look, as are porcelain, specialty tea and other traditional items.

  • Carpet stores. The carpet business is strong in Beijing and you will find all manner of stores selling silk carpets and other varieties. For Tibetan carpets, try '''Torana Gallery''' at the Kempinski Hotel, one of the few places selling carpets that are actually made in Tibet.

  • Antique Furniture. There are also companies that cater to tourists interested in buying antique Chinese furniture during their visit to Beijing: :* <buy name="Chic Antique" email="maria.chicantique@gmail.com">They can organize one day visits to warehouses located in the outskirts of the city, as well as organizing needed restoration work, export documents, packing and door to door shipping.</buy>

    Eat

    ''See the Districts articles for individual listings.''

    The best way to eat well and cheaply in Beijing is to enter one of the ubiquitous restaurants where the locals are eating and pick a few different dishes from the menu. Truth be told, anyone familiar with Western currency and prices will find Beijing a very inexpensive city for food, especially considering that tipping is not practiced in China.

    Some of the cheapest and delicious meals can be had on the streets. '''Savory pancakes''' (__?___q ''Ji?nb?ng gu?zi'') are one of the most popular street snacks, eaten from morning till night with most carts operating during the morning commute and then opening again at night for the after-club crowds and night-owls. This delicious pancake is cooked with an egg on a griddle, a fried dough crisp is added, and the whole thing is drizzled in scallions and a savory sauce. Hot sauce is optional. Diehard fans often go on a quest for the best cart in the city. This treat should only cost \2, with an extra egg \2.50.

    '''Lamb kebabs''' (_r_____X ''yangrou chuanr'') and other kebabs are grilled on makeshift stands all around Beijing, from the late afternoon to late at night. Wangfujing has a "snack street" selling such mundane fare like lamb, chicken, and beef as well as multiple styles of noodle dishes, such as Sichuan style rice noodles, but the brave can also sample silkworm, scorpion, and various organs all skewered on a stick and grilled to order.

    A winter specialty, '''candied haw berries''' (_u______ ''b?ngtang hulu'') are dipped in molten sugar which is left to harden in the cold and sold on a stick. You can also find variations with oranges, grapes, strawberries, and bananas, or dipped in crumbled peanuts as well as sugar. This sweet snack can also sometimes be found in the spring and the summer, but the haw berries are often from last season's crop.

    The most famous street for food in Beijing is probably '''Guijie''' (?_X/_S_X ''Gu?ji?''), see Dongcheng District for further detail.

    '''Beijing Roast Duck'''is a famous Beijing specialty served at many restaurants, but there are quite a few restaurants dedicated to the art of roasting the perfect duck. Expect to pay around \40 per whole duck at budget-range establishments, and \160-\190 at high-end restaurants. Beijing duck (_k__?? ''B?ij?ng K?oy?'') is served with thin pancakes, plum sauce (_[__? ''tianmian jiang'')_Cand slivers of scallions and cucumbers. You dip the duck in the sauce and roll it up in the pancake with a few slivers of scallions and/or cucumbers. The end result is a mouthwatering combination of the cool crunchiness of the cucumber, the sharpness of the scallions, and the rich flavors of the duck.

  • Guolin Home-style Restaurant. s________ Gu?lin Ji?chang Cai . This well-kept secret among Chinese people has some of the tastiest and most inexpensive ducks in all of Beijing. Half a duck is just \28. And all its other delicious, innovative dishes keep customers coming back: be prepared for a bustling, noisy atmosphere, though the interior is often quite nice. Locations all over Beijing?look for a sign with two little pigs?including at Fangzhuang, Zhongguancun, Wudaokou, Xuanwu, and more.

    Beijing is also known for its '''lamb hotpot''' (?_r__ ''shuan yang rou''), which originally came from the Manchu people and emphasizes lamb over other meats. Like variations of hotpot (general name __? ''hu? gu?'') from elsewhere in China and Japan, lamb hotpot is a cook-it-yourself affair in a steaming pot in the center of the table. Unlike Sichuan hotpot, lamb hotpot features a savory, non-spicy broth. If that's not exciting enough for you, you can also request a spicy broth (be aware that this is flaming red, filled with peppers, and not for the weak!). To play it safe and satisfy everyone, you can request a ying-yang (?? ''y?nyang'') pot divided down the middle, with spicy broth on one side and regular broth on the other. Raw ingredients are purchased by the plate. In addition to lamb, beef, and seafood, this also includes a wide variety of vegetables, mushrooms, noodles, and tofu, so it's also perfectly possible to have '''vegetarian hotpot'''. A dipping sauce, usually sesame, is served as well; you can add chilis, garlic, cilantro, etc, to customize your own sauce. While "raw" sounds dangerous, boiling the meat yourself is the best way to ensure that more risky meats like pork are fully cooked and free of germs. In the city center, hotpot can run as much as \40-\50 per person, but on the outskirts it can be found for as little as \10-\25.

    Beijing provides an ideal opportunity to sample food from all over the country. Some of Beijing's best restaurants serve food from Sichuan, Hunan, Guangzhou, Tibet, Yunnan, Xinjiang, and more.

    For '''vegetarians''', Beijing's first pure vegetarian buffet restaurant is located a Confucius Temple, see Dongcheng District for further detail.

    '''McDonald's''' has over 100 restaurants in Beijing, followed closely by '''KFC'''. As a rule of thumb, whenever there is a McDonalds, a KFC is no further than 100m away. There are also a fair number of '''Pizza Huts'''. However, visitors to Pizza Hut should be prepared to take a number and wait in line if they dine around 12PM-1:30PM and again from 6:30-7:30PM (peak hours), as the restaurant is very popular with young Chinese. You will pay on average \60-\120. '''Origus''' has numerous locations throughout Beijing, and offers an all-you-can-eat pizza/pasta buffet for \39, including soft drinks and dessert bar. If you're in the mood for Texan fare, head for the '''Tim's Texas BBQ''' near the Jianguomen subway station. They'll happily provide you with your favourite American food and drink. Tony Roma's has a location in Wangfujing (in the Oriental Plaza). Korean restaurants are also very common in Beijing. A frequent meal is the grill-it-yourself barbeque, including beef, chicken, and seafood items as well as some vegetables including greens and potatoes.

    All luxury hotels have at least one restaurant, which can be of any cuisine they believe their guests will enjoy. You will find French, Italian, American, and Chinese restaurants in most hotels. Restaurants that serve abalone/sharkfin are considered the most expensive restaurants in the city. Expect to pay upwards of \800 for a "cheap" meal at one of these restaurants, much more if splurging.

    Drink

    '''Tea''', tea, and more tea! Some are in malls, but first ask the price before ordering or else brace yourself for the most expensive egg-sized cup of tea in the world. You can experience different ceremonies of tea at '''tea houses''' especially in the Qianman area south of Tiananmen. These can range in price, and some tea houses are really tourist traps whose main goal is to milk you of your money (See warning box), so be careful. You can get a ''free'' tea demonstration at most Tenrenfu tea houses which are located throughout the city and at some malls. A private room in a tea house or a quiet back table with mid-range tea for two should cost \100-200. After an afternoon in such shops the remaining tea is yours to take home.

    Good '''coffee''' is hard to find in most parts of China, although addicts have a place to retreat now that '''Starbucks''' has made huge inroads with the emerging middle class. They have at least 50 Starbucks in the capital, most situated around shopping malls and in commercial districts of the city. Other international chains such as '''Lavazza''' also have locations around Beijing. Coffee of varying qualities is also available in the ubiquitous Taiwanese style coffee shops such as '''Shangdao Coffee'''. These are usually located on the second floor of buildings. Like Starbucks, these coffee shops often have free wireless internet.

    '''Chinese beer''' can be quite good. The most preferred beer in China is Tsingtao (__? ''Q?ngd?o'') which can cost \10-20 in a restaurant, or \2-3 if you buy it from a street vendor. Also try for the same price Yanjing beer (____ ''Yanj?ng''), which is Beijing's main local beer (Yanjing is an antiquated name for Beijing). Beer mostly comes in large bottles and has 4% alcohol content. Both Yanjing and Qingdao now come in standard (____ ''p?t?ng'') and pure (?__ ''chunsh?ng'') varieties, the difference mainly seeming to be price. Beijing Beer (_k__?__ ''B?ij?ng Piji?''_j is the probably the third most popular brand.

    Great Wall is the most popular local brand of '''wine'''. Wine made in China does not have a great reputation, though this is changing. Giving wine as a gift is not a common custom in most places in China and most people will not be accustomed to wine etiquette or appreciation. Imported red wines are usually of a better quality, such as those from the US, Germany, Italy, Australia, and Chile, and you will find them at most upscale restaurants.

    The most common '''hard liquor''' is baijiu (____ ''baiji?''), made from distilled grain (usually sorghum) spirits. It comes in a variety of brands and generally for very cheap prices (\8 for a small bottle) and should be avoided if you want to have a clear mind for your travels on the next day. The most famous local brand is called Erguotou (__?? ''Ergu?tou''), which has 54% alcohol content. It should be noted that the local Erguotou is sold in gallon containers, often on the same shelf as water and with a similar price-range and indistinguishable colour. Care must be made not to confuse the two. Mao Tai (____ ''Maotai''), the national liquor, is one of the more expensive brands, and costs about as much as an imported bottle of whiskey. A large selection of imported liquor can be found at most bars.

    Places to drink

    ''See the Districts articles for individual listings.''

  • '''Houhai'''
  • '''Nanluogu Xiang'''
  • '''Wangfujing'''
  • '''Sanlitun''' and
  • '''Workers Stadium'''
  • '''Chaoyang Park'''
  • '''Ladies' Street''' (___l_X ''N?ren ji?''). This area is situated off Liang Ma Qiao Lu (__??_H), a short distance north of the Kempinski Hotel and embassies of Israel, Japan, ROK and USA. By day it has some fashion shops, as its name suggests, but it is also home to some interesting new bars, restaurants and clubs.
  • '''Yuan Dynasty Wall Bar Street'''
  • '''Wudaokou''' (______ ''W?daok?u''), where most of the foreign and local university students hang out. There are a number of bars and restaurants which serve a great variety of wine, beer and liquor for cheap. This area is also well known for its huge Korean population and a good place to find Korean food.
  • '''Dashanzi''', (___R_q ''Dash?nz?''), Beijing's new trendy art zone, out north of the Lido hotel, this old warehouse and factory district has been taken over by art galleries, art shops and bars. Well worth the trip to experience the cutting edge of the Beijing art scene. Also known as Factory 798 (798_H__ ''Q?ji?b? G?ngch?ng'').
  • Sleep

    ''See the Districts articles for individual listings.''

    Foreign visitors were once restricted to staying in high-priced official hotels. Tour groups tend to use these hotels but do so at rates far below those published. In general, restrictions on where foreigners can stay have become less and less frequently enforced. Hostels and western-style travel hotels are almost universally open to foreign guests. The lowest end Chinese accommodations - Zhaodaisuo (______) - are generally inaccessible to the foreign community. However, for those determined to get a bargain, you '''may''' be able to get a room if you speak Chinese.

    Splurge

    Some 'expensive' hotels are in the city centre and on the eastern 3rd Ring Road, however by Western standards these hotels are relatively cheap. Listed prices can sometimes be negotiated down. Just ask what is the lowest rate.

    In the outlying areas, especially out by the Great Wall, are some country club type resorts as well as some unique, one-of-a-kind, hotels.

    Contact

  • Police: '''110'''.
  • Fire alarm: '''119'''.
  • Medical care: '''120'''.
  • Stay safe

    Beijing is a safe city. However, tourists are often preyed upon by cheats and touts. Be especially cautious in the inner city, around Tiananmen Square, and on the tourist-crowded routes to the Great Wall.

  • For tours to the '''Great Wall''', be wary: the driver might just stop and set you off before your destination. Only pay afterwards if you are absolutely sure you are at the destination. Do not go for organized tours to the Great Wall in the \100-150 range that are advertised by people handing out flyers around the Forbidden City (or in the latest scam, masquerading as the real bus service to the Great Wall which only costs \20, but is guaranteed to waste your entire day). Conveniently you are picked up from your hotel (so they know where to get back at you, in case you will not pay), you end up on a shopping tour and afterwards you have to pay upfront to get back to the city. Of course, there are exceptions, and people showing letters of recommendation from their previous travels and pictures are usually ok, as are people offering trips to the wilder parts of the Great Wall (ie. not Badaling or Juyong). Shopping tours are also advertised from certain hotels, ask in advance for a tour without shopping to be sure.
  • Do not follow any '''"students"''' wanting to show you something. They are most likely scammers or semi-scammers. Examples include "art students" who bring you to their "school exhibition" and pressure you to buy art at insanely inflated prices. Tea sampling is another scam. It is free to sample tea for locals, but for tourists...you should ask. Always get prices in advance and keep the menu if you are concerned. In one incident, after sampling 5 types of tea with two "students", a group of tourists were confronted with a bill for \1260! They even produced an English menu with the extortionate prices for sampling. Young attractive female "students" also try to lure male tourists to shops, restaurants or night clubs. The prices at such places can be extremely high for basically nothing.
  • That all being said, fears of scams have led many foreigners to be overly dismissive of Chinese people who approach them. Many Chinese are tourists in their capital for the first time as well. They are '''genuinely curious''' about foreigners and may just want to practice their English and get a picture with you. Be friendly but don't feel pressured to go somewhere you hadn't planned on going in the first place.

  • Take care when offered a ride in a '''rickshaw''' (pedicab). Make sure you know where you are going to be taken in advance, and agree a price in writing. If not, you may well end up dropped off in a deserted alleyway and extorted for a large amount - \600 or more. If you do know your way out, just firmly drop \5 or \10 on the seat and walk off.
  • Be wary of '''fake money'''. You may observe Chinese people inspecting their money carefully, and with a reason: there are a lot of counterfeit bills in circulation. The most common are 100's and 50's. A few tips for identifying counterfeit bills:

  • Be very careful if someone wants to '''give back''' the largest currency bill (\50 and \100) by the excuse of "no change". In an attempt to pass you a counterfeit bill they may tell you that they have lowered the price in your benefit. Or, they may ask you to contribute an additional sum in order to pass you the \100. If they give you back all the change money plus the coins on top (though coins are rare in Beijing) take your time to check each bill carefully.
  • Another version of the above trick is when a vendor refuses to accept your \100 bill claiming that it's '''fake'''. The truth is most likely that he took your genuine bill and discretely changed it for a fake one which he now is trying to give back to you. Hard to prove unless you saw the swap.
  • To check any \50 and \100 bill you get, do this: most importantly, check the '''paper'''. If its torn, thin or very slippery, ask for a different bill. Next, check the '''watermark''', it should blur out softly. If there are hard visible corners in the watermark, reject the bill. Last, check the green "100" '''imprint''' on the lower left corner. It should be clearly painted on the bill so you can both feel and see a relief. If its missing or not feelable, reject the bill also. Rejecting bills is not considered impolite. It is perfectly acceptable to hand back a bill and ask for a different one. If the vendor gets upset, you should consider cancelling the purchase and moving on. If the colouring of a banknote is faded, it does not necessarily mean it is fake.
  • '''Driving''' is crazy in Beijing, and reckless driving is the norm. Be prepared for drivers to violate traffic laws even to the extent of going in reverse on highways to back up to a missed exit. Also expect occasional road debris (a piece of wood or torn out tire) to be laying in the roadway. Pedestrians should be very careful crossing the street — drivers will not stop for you and will anticipate the traffic light before it turns green. Be very careful when crossing any street. Take an overpass or underpass if possible. Otherwise, keep an eye on the locals and cross with them — there is strength in numbers. Cars will also often drive on sidewalks.

    Free emergency telephone numbers:

  • Police: '''110'''.
  • Fire alarm: '''119'''.
  • Medical care: '''120'''.
  • Remember these three telephone numbers, and they are valid in almost entire mainland China.

    Cope

    '''Air pollution''' is a big problem in Beijing. Car exhaust, coal burning, and dust storms from the Gobi desert combine to make some of the worst city air on the planet. Winter is the worst time as the cold air creates an inversion layer and traps the pollution in the city. A white surgical face mask may help with the occasional dust storms.

    For '''general health and food advice''' see the main China article.

    Embassies

    Here's a list of foreign embassies in Beijing: {|

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