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I found it incredible easy to travel by subway in Beijing. The stations are written in English as well, even the anouncements are also in English and it's very cheap (actually like almost everything else in China) with only 3 RMB one travel, which is around 0.3 euros. There are 2 lines with 2 crossing points, and there are stations in the city centre, close to some major tourist attractions (like Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square). Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/Metro
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If you are luckey enough that the subway gets you close to where you want to go this must be the best way to go from A to B. Trains run frequelntly and the price is right, 3 yuan. There is, at the moment, only three lines to choose from. A fourth is beeing built but even with that line it is likeley that you will have to find a bus to take you all the way to your destination. Still, where is exist it is clean and fast and cheap and the best way to get around Beijing. Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/MetroWebsite: http://www.urbanrail.net/as/beij/beijing.htm
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If you hotel is centrally located, you probably don't even have to use the subway. Yet, soon the Subway is bringing you from the airport straight to downtown. Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/Metro
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If you're like me and on a budget while traveling, you don't want to be wasting money on transportation rip-offs. After too many hours to count on three different planes, once I arrived at the airport in Beijing, I was swamped by taxi hawkers. I learned my lesson, when I grabbed the first one and let him wheel my bags to his "van." To make a long story short, what should have taken 45 minutes, took two and a half hours. The driver of the van had to stop 3 times to ask directions. I was livid once we arrived and I found out later that the guy charged me 3 times what a regular taxi driver would have charged. When at the airport, pick a red METERED taxi and insist on them using the meter. Once settled, you MUST learn the subway. It's cheap (only 3 Yuan) and easy. Once in a station, head to the booking agent to purchase a ticket (they accept larger denomination and give change but some DO NOT take coins) and then go to the ticket agent who will tear your ticket and give you a stub. Once you descend into the subway, look up to see the direction signs and learn the names of the various stations on the loop line so you'll know what direction to go in. The subway trains travel very often so you won't have to wait long. They are fast too. On the bottom of the blue line loop system is a long, straight 'Red line' or called line one. You can forget picking up any english printed matter at the newspaper stands and they don't carry the China Daily which only seems to be available in Hotel lobby's. You can, however, get some cold bottled water or tea and the like at a station which will quench your thirst after the walk to the station. There are transfer stations on the bottom west and east corners of the blue loop line where you can transfer to the red line. Just follow the signs and the crowds. It is easy, you don't pay extra and fun! I avoided the buses as they are not English friendly and don't operate as often as the subway. The subway is cooler, cleaner and more efficient by far! Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/Metro
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It is a clean and sleek subway system running underneath Beijing's megalopolis. Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/Metro
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Just to let you know..wherever you see this sign it means 'phew, Im safe, I can get home without having to barge through thousands of Chinese on my way!' Actually, it doesn't mean that at all because the number of shovers and pushers underground is incredible, from 7ft teenagers to 3ft old grannies..they're all after one thing....to get on that tube one way or another! So as the saying goes....when in Rome..... Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/Metro
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Learn to use the subway in Beijing! Seriously, the subway will help you cover great distances quickly and cheaply. It may be crowded at times, but absolutely safe and convenient. The subway is being extended as we speak, and the speed at which it is lengthening its arms is incredible. The original routes were an east-west line and a circular central one, but by 2008 it should cover large parts of the northern and north-western parts of the city. Ticketing is easy: 3Y per ticket from a manned booth underground, get your ticket cancelled or taken from you at a manned check-point as you enter your choice platform, and that's it; where you emerge doesn't depend on the fare. Info is given by clear maps and loudspeaker info on board, some also in English. And people will help you if you are at loss. Get an updated - updated! - subway and street map of Beijing before you go. Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/Metro
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