The capital and largest city of the People's Republic of China.
The capital and largest city of the People's Republic of China.
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Questions tagged [beijing]
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Best food souvenirs from Beijing to bring to my Japanese friends?
I am going to Beijing soon and in Japan it's common to bring a souvenir back from your holiday.
I want to bring something edible.
Are there any small portable edibles Beijing is famous for?
If Beijing is not famous for any such thing, is there…
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What is special about the area 30 km west of Beijing?
A geocaching map of the Beijing area, shows an unusual pattern:
Almost all the geocache sites (green circles) are clustered in an area 30 km or so to the west of Beijing, with almost no sites in the capital itself or other surrounding…
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Why is the flight time of London-Beijing and Tel Aviv-Beijing the same?
Flight time between London and Beijing is around 10hrs nonstop.
Same goes for Tel Aviv and Beijing.
Why is that? there's a 5hrs flight that separates London from Tel Aviv. Does it have to do with different travel paths of each plane?
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What part of Great Wall of China is easier to visit, starting from Peking?
I'm interested in visiting the Great Wall of China, but don't want to face many tourists during my trip.
Are there such parts of it?
Are visitors allowed to walk on it?
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How dangerous is the Jiankou section of The Great Wall of China?
I'll be visiting Beijing in March and I've been reading about the various sections of the Great Wall that are near by. I'm always interested in places that are off the beaten path and it seems many suggest that the Jiankou section of the Great Wall…
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Transit through Beijing - Languages?
My girlfriend and I are planning a trip to Thailand this winter (from the UK), and the cheapest option appears to be Air China, with a 6-hour layover in Beijing (PEK).
Given that neither of us can speak or read Chinese, will we be able to find our…
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Vaccinations for Beijing
I'm travelling to Beijing on the 3rd of september.
Although China does not require any mandatory vaccinations to visit, It is recommended that I recieve a Hepatitis A vaccination.
I have less than 2 weeks until i go. Unfortunatly My local doctor…
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Do the Beijing-Tianjin high speed trains often get fully booked?
Situation: Me and my co-traveler will arrive at Beijing Capital Airport on 11:55 on May 2, 2016 and plan to take a taxi to Beijing South Railway Station and a high speed train to Tianjin. (This seems to be the best way for us to travel to Tianjin,…
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Sim Card with data plan in China?
I'm traveling to Beijing for a short trip (4 days), and don't want to be without my phone or pay ATT roaming. I have an unlocked, international compatible phone.
What kind of options are available in Beijing? I like data. Especially in 3G.
Should I…
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Is there a transit visa requirement for Chinese airports?
I'm hoping to get a flight which requires me to be in China for 28 hours before the connecting flight out. I'm happy to sit in transit if I have to. However, I've read one site that said 12 hours is the maximum transit permitted.
Can anyone find…
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What is the closest city I can go from a bullet train departing from Beijing?
In my country, we don't have high-speed bullet trains and I have no previous experience riding a bullet train either. I have a one week vacation in Beijing (both arrival and departure in Beijing PEK airport).
What is the shortest city that there…
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What would happen if you're caught in Beijing with a 144-hour visa exemption for the Shanghai area?
If you fly into Shanghai (and plan to fly out from there as well) and enter on a 144-hour visa exemption, and then take the Train to Beijing to spend the time there, what would the consequences be if checked by the authorities?
Would you be deported…
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How to book a train ticket from Beijing to Shanghai as a foreigner?
I am coming to Beijing in April, want I plan to stay there for some days. Then, Sunday March 30th, I want to take the fastest train possible to Shanghai (and as early as possible sunday morning). By doing this I can experience both cities, and try a…
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Can I buy train tickets for a Shanghai - Beijing trip in Hong Kong?
Background: I want to travel to Hong Kong - Shanghai - Beijing by train.
Seat61 article about train travel in China has details on fares, schedules and how to book the tickets. There are 3 ways to buy train tickets for a Shanghai - Beijing…
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Where in Beijing can I get a Yellow Fever vaccine and certificate?
An ICVP can be required for international travel. Where can a non-Chinese national get a vaccine and certificate in Beijing?
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