Beijing Transport Notes

How to book train tickets from Beijing to Xian

How to book train tickets from Beijing to Tianjin

For foreign tourists, even domestic travelers, booking train tickets is a headache! There is no official online train ticket booking website for the i...

Don't know how to cross the streets in Beijing

Today one of my former college mates surnamed Tian gave me a call. He says that he is in Beijing accompanying his daughter learning Chinese. He contin...

Taxi driver detained for fake meter

One piece of news that catches my eyes today is about a taxi driver surnamed Zhang detained for fake meter. One passenger surnamed Wang took a taxi ho...

Look for the official and reliable taxis in Beijing

Once you are in the city of Beijing for sightseeing, you are advised not to use the taxis that are parked or outside some big tourist places. These ar...

Mindful of the Taxi Scams at Beijing Capital Airport

When you arrive at Beijing Capital Airport, just ignore anyone who is approaching to you for offering taxi service. Usually these touts charge you a r...

Not advisable to use self-employed drivers and tour guides

Today I receive an email by a traveler named Karen. In her email, she tells me of her family’s bad experience in Beijing and hopes to have her sufferi...