How to travel from the Beijing Airport (PEK) to the city
There are three options to travel to the center of Beijing from the Beijing Capital airport.
The simplest is the taxi. always have you destination name and address in writing in Chinese as the driver will not understand English. A taxi to the center if the city is about ¥100 plus toll if any. There is no tipping in China.
A popular alternative is to take the Airport Express to then transfer to the subway. As long as you do not have a ton of luggage and are not traveling during peak hours, this is a good alternative. Cost is ¥25 for the train plus the cost of the subway tickets. Here is a good subway map: On the airport website you can find up to date details about operating hours:
The final choice is the shuttle buses. There are many bus lines covering a good part of the city. This is our preferred transportation but you need to know which bus is closest to your destination and where to get off. On this website you can find the list of buses, their stops and operating hours:
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How to ride the Beijing subway
Beijing has one of the largest subway network in the world. Despite this, it is very easy to navigate. As it takes you to most tourists attraction and because the traffic in Beijing is horrendous, this is the best way to get around Beijing.
This video will give an overview on how the subway works. The key to a stress-free trip in Beijing is a good map. There are many maps available online. We like this online subway map as it has a ton of information including the shortest route: They also have an app for smartphone.
If you plan to use the subway regularly, you should get a Yikatong card. This transportation card can be bought at most subway stations. You will pay a 20RMB deposit plus whatever stored value you choose. You can add more value at any time. You need one card per person. You can use the card to pay for the Airport Express and buses. You get a discount on buses when using the card. At the end of your stay in Beijing, you can return the card and get back your deposit and whatever your balance is. Not all subway stations can refund you but it is possible at the airport.
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Huangshan north railway station
The Huangshan north railway station is where high speed trains arrive. There are bullets train to Huangshan from Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'A and, Hangzhou among others. This video also covers transportation from the station to the Yellow mountains.
Taking a China high-speed train from Hong Kong
This video shows how to navigate the Hong Kong Kowloon train station. This is the train station where high-speed (bullet) trains depart for Mainland China. It shows where or how to pick-up train tickets and how to access the platform after passing immigration of both Hong Kong and China.
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Changsha South Railway Station Guide - departure and arrival
Changsha south is the station for the bullet trains. Not particularly difficult to figure out except that there are only 2 ticket counters in the ticket office. See where to find other ones.
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Changsha Railway Station Guide - departure and arrival
This is the old station in Changsha. As most older stations in a big city in China, it is a bit messy. Watch this video and find your way around easily.
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Beijing Railway Station Guide - departure
This is the main railway station in Beijing. It is huge and there are tons of people there. Watch this video to know what is where and to learn some tricks to avoid long waiting lines at the ticket counter.
*** UPDATE*** - the trick shown at 1min.30sec. is no longer valid. These counters are not there anymore. You need to go inside the ticket office to pick up tickets.
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Beijing South Railway Station Guide - departure
This video will show you how to access the Beijing south station by subway or taxi and then how to find your way around and pick up tickets.
The Beijing south station is where most bullet trains departs.
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China Train Travel Guide: what is it like?
China is huge and densely populated. Trains are an incredibly efficient way to travel in China. While China's airport rank last in terms of punctuality, China trains are very reliable.
This video will help you understand and see the various types of trains and classes of service. This will surely help you choose the train that is right for you and your travel style. In follow-up videos we show more details about high-speed trains, overnight high-speed trains and regular trains.
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China Overnight High Speed Trains - China Train Travel (part 3)
This video gives a full description of China's overnight D (high speed) trains. These sleepers trains are very comfortable, modern, quiet and punctual. The video gives you a tour of this train so that you can see what to expect. This video is based on D322 from Shanghai to Beijing.
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Beijing airport (PEK): International arrival at the Terminal 3
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the main international airport serving Beijing. Beijing Capital added Terminal 3 in 2008 in time for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, the second largest airport terminal in the world. It is also the second busiest airport in the world.
This video shows the arrival process at terminal 3. It also shows the resources than are available in the arrival area.
We also show the three transportation options to reach the city center: (1) the Airport Express which connects to the subway network; (2) buses that can take you to various places in the city (cheapest option); or (3) taxis.
The Airport Express operates from 06h21 to 22h51. The fare is 25RMB, payable in cash. You can also pay using the transportation card (Yikatong). The card can be purchased at the ticket counter of the Airport Express. Here is a map of the Beijing subway:
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There are many buses that can take you to various places in Beijing. This is the most economical mode of transportation. The list of bus lines as well as their stops, fares and schedules can be found on the official airport website:
Taxis are the simplest way to reach your destination in Beijing. The fare to the center of the city is about 90 to 125RMB. Taxi drivers do not speak English. You need the name of your hotel as well as the address in writing in Chinese. This can usually be found on the hotel website. Taxis in Beijing use the meter. If your driver proposes a fixed rate, get out and take another taxi. In addition to the amount shown on the meter, you may have to pay the toll. Minivans are also available for larger families.
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China Overnight and Regular Trains - China Train Travel (part 4)
This is the 4th and last of our videos explaining what it is like to travel by train in China.
There are two kinds of trains in China: high speed trains and regular trains. This video describes the various categories of regular trains and shows the various classes of travel and facilities found on these trains.
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Shanghai Railway Station Guide - departure
The Shanghai main train station is simply known as the Shanghai Railway Station. It is located in the centre of town and a very busy place. Here is how to find your way around if you have a train departing from this station. This station is somewhat unusual with the ticket office not being located in the station.
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Shenzhen Railway Station Guide - departure and arrival
This station is just next to the border with Hong Kong. From here you can reach HK by foot. However, with the construction on the new north station, few popular trains depart from this station now. However, high speed trains to Guangzhou are at this station.
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Huaihua South Railway Station Guide - departure and arrival
Huaihua is in the province of Hunan and is not an interesting destination in itself. It is, however, a transfer point for those traveling to Zhangjiajie. From Huaihua, one can also take a bus to the old town of Fenghuang.
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