Getting Around Beijing
Train/Coach
Beijing is easily accessible by train from all parts of China. Please remember though that China is a very large country and that train travel is much slower than air. Please ask about travel times when you consider train travel.
International Flights
Beijing Capital Airport is the largest airport in China. It is located about 25 kilometers (16 miles) northeast of downtown Beijing. Beijing Capital International Airport Co. Ltd has 38 major foreign cooperative airline companies, 21 domestic airlines, 1 Hong Kong airline and 1 Macao airline using the airport. It is one of the major gateways for foreign travelers to enter mainland China.
China Internal Flights
Beijing Capital International Airport is also a radial center for the China civil aviation network, with the most important position, largest size, most comprehensive facilities and busiest air traffic in China.
Beijing City Transportation
When in Beijing, you have many different choices to get around. You can travel Beijing by bus, train, taxi, subway, and so on.
Sightseeing Bus
Beijing has more than 20 different sightseeing buses.
Beijing Subway
During the build up to the 2008 Olympics, Beijing's Subway has been extensively developed from 2 lines to 10 lines.