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Travelling round Beijing |
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There are plenty of taxis found around hotels, stores and main streets. They can also be hired by telephone. Few taxis driver speak English, so it is a good idea to have where you want to go written out in Chinese. City buses provides a much cheaper way to get around Beijing. The buses are trolley buses, and are crowded most of the time. Fares are just 50 fen. Don't try to use them in rush hours from 6:30 to 8 am or 5 to 7 pm. Usually you go to Tiananmen Square first because that's an important part of China and Beijing. |
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Bicycles are used by lots of locals, so cycling areas are set aside on all major roads. The city is flat for easy riding and there are repair stands with air pumps and spare parts on the way. Bicycles can be rented from large repair shops as well as from hotels. It takes only one and a half hours to cycle from the Tiananmen Square to the Summer Palace. Rental charges vary from 2 yuan per hour for top brand bikes to 25 yuan for 24 hours for average ones. Rickshaws offer an experience for tourists. They provide a more relaxing way to explore the city. The fare can be bargained with the rickshaw pullers. |