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How to get from Beijing Airport to downtown (Daxing Airport)
One of the most common questions when you have an international flight is how to get from the airport, which is usually on the outskirts, to the city center. Beijing Daxing Airport is very new and is receiving more and more international flights.and you travel to Beijing It is quite possible that you will land at Daxing. Despite being a large international airport It is quite far from the center, that's why we're going to tell you how to get from Beijing airport to the city center.
We will compare the time it takes with each transport and the price. This way you can choose the one that best suits you.
Before traveling I recommend you read these tips for traveling to China. You'll learn which apps to use, how to take public transportation, how to pay, and many more super useful things.
Bus to get from Beijing airport to the center
This option is usually the cheapest in most airports, although it is also the slowest. Going from Beijing airport to the city center by bus it costs 40 yuan (5€). There are quite a few different lines for each area of the Chinese capital and They pass approximately every half hourAt the stop you will have to find out which line is best for you. It can be a bit tricky if it is your first contact with China because most people don't speak English and the city maps they have on public transport are confusing when you first see them, but then you get the hang of it.
If you arrive early in the morning you should know that There are also two night lines which go to the Dongzhimen area and the Guanyuanqiao area.
How to get from Beijing Airport to downtown: Intercity bullet train
The intercity bullet train is one of the fastest and cheapest ways to go from Beijing airport to the center. The ticket price is 27 yuan and you can buy online or directly at the station inside the airport by showing your passport. They only accept cash or Alipay so don't forget to install the app before arriving in China.
The journey is really fast, only half an hour, and arrives at the Ferro stationcarWest BeijingThere you can transfer to subway lines 7 and 9, which take you very close to the heart of the city. Journeys on the Beijing subway cost around 4 yuan per person, depending on the distance and the number of stops you make.
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Other ways to go from Daxing Airport center
By subway
Although in many airports around the world taking the metro is the cheapest way to get to the city centre, here it is not so cheap. Going from Beijing airport to the city centre by metro has a special rate applied only to the airport line. In addition you have to make many transfers with other lines so It will take you a long time to reach your destination. In the rest of the country public transport will be a very small part of your budget for traveling to China because it is very cheap. For example in Shanghai we traveled more than 50km by subway to go to the famous Zhujiajiao Village for less than €1 at the exchange rate.
Next to the metro entrance you will see some ticket vending machines where people will queue to buy tickets, do not queue because They only work if you are a Chinese citizenIf you want to buy a metro ticket, go to the counter just behind the machines, tell them where you are going and they will sell you a card to gain access.
The airport express line that connects the airport with the city center costs at least 35 yuan and you have to change at Caoqiao station to change line 10 which is still quite far away. Line 10 transfers with many other lines along the route, so you'll have to buscar Which one is most convenient for getting to your hotel? I've attached a photo of the Beijing subway map so you can get an idea of how extensive the subway system is.
By Taxi or Didi to get from Beijing Airport to the city center
This is the fastest and most comfortable method to get from Beijing airport to the city centre but also more caro. Although if you travel as a family the price can be the same as traveling by public transport. The journey takes just under 1 hour. depending on traffic and costs around 100 yuan depending on the time and exact point you are travelling to. As you can see, if you are 3 people or more it is even cheaper than public transport alternatives.
Taxis in China use meters and are not too expensive. caryou, but personally I recommend you use the DIDI appDidi, which is the Chinese equivalent of Uber, is even cheaper than a taxi, and you'll know the price of the trip from the start. During the day, a trip from Daxing Airport to downtown Beijing costs between 80 and 100 yuan, depending on the type of vehicle and availability. I recommend using Didi directly through the Alipay app so you have your payment method linked. You'll just have to...car the car's license plate and when you get in confirm that you are the customer who has bookedThey usually ask you for your phone number.
Very few people know English, not even taxi drivers or Didi drivers, so it's best to show them the name of the hotel on your phone (preferably with the name written in Chinese) or use a translation app.
By private transfer
Without a doubt the form more comfortable but also more cara The best way to get from Daxing Airport to downtown Beijing is by hiring a private transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at the airport exit with a carPhone with your name and it will take you to your hotel without wasting a minute.
These types of premium services must be booked in advance online and at Daxing they cost around €30 per passenger. The price also varies depending on the vehicle you want to pick you up.
Where to stay in Beijing
In our experience, without a doubt the best area to stay in Beijing is in the central square of the city, near the Forbidden CityAll the main tourist attractions of the capital are located in this area and staying there means significantly reducing the transportation time to get from one place to another, being able to go even on foot or on the public bikes that are available throughout the city.
The best platform to book hotels in China is Trip.com, which is the Chinese equivalent of Booking And it has very good prices. Of course you can buscar hotels in Booking o AgodaBut there are fewer options and they tend to be more carthe.
The further you go from the Forbidden City the cheaper the hotels are, although if you stay within the square formed by the highway Second Ring Getting around is still quick and cheap. In our case we stayed right next to the famous and beautiful Temple of Heaven, which is south of the Forbidden City. Apart from the temple there are not many things in that area so we thought that A little north of the Forbidden City is the best area.
We hope that this comprehensive article on how to get from Beijing airport to the city centre has helped you organise your arrival at Beijing Daxing airport. This city is amazing and we were equally surprised and pleased by it. On our blog you can check out many other articles we have written about travel to China on your own or you can also see the tour we made around the country in the featured stories of our Instagram account.
