Beijing Transportation

Beijing Transportation

Beijing is the most important transportation hub in mainland China in air, rail and road transportation: China’s busiest airports are located here; it is the biggest rail hub of the country; many national roads and expressways radiate out here. Its urban area also has well-appointed transport system. However, as a metropolis in a densely populated country, transportation in the city’s urban area is a bit crowded, especially during rush hours (around 08:00 and 18:00). During these time periods, traffic jams are common and may cause significant delays. If possible, avoid taking buses/taxis at this time of a day as it may drain your limited vacation time and take subway as the first choice. 

There are two passenger airports in Beijing: Capital International Airport in the northeast of the city, about 25 kilometers (about 16 miles) from Tiananmen Square and Daxing Airport, about 53 kilometers (33 miles) south of Beijing city center. They both serve domestic and international flights; so double confirm which airport you are going to use, especially when departing from the city. Both the airports can be easily reached by airport shuttle bus, express subway train and taxi. There are also long-distance buses connecting the airports with nearby cities like Langfang and Baoding.