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  • By yangzhigong on August 6, 2007
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  • Beijing subway map - Beijing
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    by yangzhigong
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    Beijing is a large city, several suway line is under construction preparing for 2008 Olympic Games and for future city development. Line 1,line 2,line 13 and Ba Tong line is opening now, line 5, line 4, line10 and Olympic spur line will be done before Auguest 2008.

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  • By mafi_moya on November 5, 2003
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  • A far easier alternative to the bus is the subway. Beijing has two underground lines: East-West and Circle. In early 2003 a third overground route was introduced to the north, and more are planned before the 2008 Olympics. At present though, the reach of the subway is far more limited than the buses - although it does cover most major tourist sites. Much quicker than buses, which can take an age in the Beijing traffic, the subway makes the city seem a much more manageable size. It costs 2 Yuan per journey, which can involve a change of lines and unlimited travel until you come back overground. You have to pay another 2 Yuan to use the third line. Trains are frequent and in reasonable condition. Locals complain that it's slow and crowded but if you're used to the London Underground then it's heaven! There are about 40 stations on the main two lines and they display a blue D sign. Another advantage over the buses is that station names and train announcements are in English - it's virtually impossible to get lost! Most major tourist areas are near subway stations and wherever possible I'd recommend it over the bus.

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    Subway: I miss Beijing's Subway.
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  • Updated By Arjaree on October 8, 2004
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  • Taking a subway is the best way to get around. It goes to most major spots and its cheap. It costs 3 Yuan for a trip. There are 2 main lines - the loop line and the straight line. The loop line makes a circle around the central part of the city. The straight line crosses through the loop line extending East and West of the city. There are 2 stops where you can transfer - Jianguomen and Fuxingmen. Beijing's subway trains are rather old though. I remember it smelled a bit. It may sound weird to say this but I quite liked the voice of the station annoucer. I really liked her accent....I'm weird.

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  • By tompt on October 9, 2004
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  • buying a ticket, it costs 3 RMB - Beijing
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    The subway is a good way to travel in Beijing, it is cheap and easy to use. First you buy a ticket at the counter stating tickets, then go to the platform. You pass a person in at 'ticketcheck' counter, they will tear a part of your ticket. Then on the platform choose the right train to enter. On the ring line that is no problem both trains will pass your destination, but one is there quicker. See the station/times tables all over the platform. A map of the Beijing subway can be found at: http://www.urbanrail.net/as/beij/beijing.htm

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    Subway: Don't be afraid of the Beijing subway
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  • Updated By calcaf38 on March 3, 2006
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    The Beijing subway is EASY to understand for foreigners. It is as easy as the San Francisco BART. Clear lines, with all trains stopping at all the stops. It is extremely cheap at Y3 (less than 50 cents) and it will help you save a good bit of time too. The station names are written in Western alphabet on the maps and in the stations. The stations are also named in English over the PA. The stations and the trains are not super modern, but not decrepit either. Rush hour is quite crowded, with pushing attendants who help getting the last passenger fully inside before the doors shut. The passengers are silent and a bit somber, like in the Paris metro. I felt 100% safe in the Beijing subway, day or evening.

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    Subway: Extremely easy train system
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  • Updated By nattybabe on June 6, 2007
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  • Subway - Beijing
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    The Beijing subway is extremely easy to use. There are signs in English and the stations are frequent and clean. The trains themsevles are also extremely clean and have clear maps as well as announcements in both Chinese and Engish regarding the next station. The price is Y3 per trip and the stations are located extremely close to major attractions.

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  • Updated By nepalgoods on February 28, 2006
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    Beijing's subway is a very easy way to get around in this big city. Avoid the rush hours, then it is also very pleasant. The website, mentioned below, has only schedules and more in Chinese. There should be also informations in English, but the link does not work. Maybe in the near future, when there will be more lines for the Olympics 2008, then the English version will work.

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    Subway: Beijing metro system.
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  • Updated By Guantanamera on June 30, 2003
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  • Subway - Beijing
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    Though not as luxe as some Pacific rim metro systems such as those in Hong Kong or Singapore, Beijing's subway is safe, clean, user-friendly and very nice... The trains are quite timely... All of the signs are quite helpfully done in both Chinese and English such as you see in the photo here... I rode the subways quite often on my most recent trip to Beijing and had no troubles whatsoever...

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    Subway: subway, the lines
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  • Updated By tompt on October 9, 2004
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    The subway has several lines, all color coded. They all work the same take the train on the side you find your station on the board. When on the ringline both trains will go there, take the one with the shortest traveltime in front of your station. Here is a great printable map of the Beijing subway: http://www.beijingtraveltips.com/transport/subway/beijing_subway_maps.htm

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    Subway: Beijing Subway
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  • By tiffybear on March 5, 2006
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    Beijing Subway Station
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    If you can get there using the subway - do it! It is cheap. Unfortunately it doesn't go everywhere. My favorite thing about riding the subway in China is that people trying to get on the subway don't wait for the people to get off first. So it becomes a giant mash of people. It was fun - just be careful of your wallet.

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