Practical Beijing Travel Advice

Clear planning notes for visitors preparing a private, independent, or business trip to Beijing.

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A high-speed Fuxing train at a Beijing railway station platform.

How to Take High-Speed Trains from Beijing: Tickets, Passport, Stations & Boarding Guide

A practical 2026 guide for foreign visitors taking high-speed trains from Beijing: how to book with a passport, choose the correct railway station, pass security, find the boarding gate, understand seat classes, manage luggage, and handle ticket changes or missed trains.

August 17, 2026

A Beijing Subway train arriving at a modern station platform.

Getting Around

How to Use the Beijing Subway as a Foreign Visitor: Tickets, Payments, Transfers & Practical Tips

A practical 2026 guide to using the Beijing Subway as a foreign visitor: how to pay with an overseas bank card, use Alipay or BEIJING PASS, buy tickets, pass security, transfer lines, choose the right exit and avoid common mistakes.

August 17, 2026