Welcome to Beijing!
You will be in one of the most visited cities on the travel plan of most of the oversea travelers who are interested in China. In Beijing, you will be delighted and intrigued by its ancient culture and fast development. Beijing is a traveler-friendly city with its arms open for anyone who wants to explore it with any budget.
Nowadays, individual tourists have easy access to the huge amount of information from internet on any city or any country they are going to visit. Some tourists have the time and the brain to select the necessary travel information to fulfill their independent travel dreams.
Check these useful information and travel tips below!
Shopping
Whether you plan to buy curios and tourist souvenirs with traditional Chinese flavor, or you are keen on seeking quality products from world famous brands, you will find the city truly a shopper’s paradise. The most famous and popular shopping destinations are the Yansha and Guomao Shopping Malls, Xidan Street and streets near Tiananmen Square such as the Wangfujing and Qianmen Streets.
Dining
Interested in trying the local food? The Roast Duck and the Imperial Court Food are highly recommended. Nowhere else on earth will you find such a variety of gourmet restaurants offering the very best of Chinese and western dishes.
Nightlife
After a day’s tour, nighttime can hold other surprises for you. These can vary from traditional performances such as the traditional opera, acrobatics and martial arts to modern ones like concerts, pubs and clubs. Tianqiao Area and Laoshe Teahouse are good venues for tourists to enjoy Chinese folk culture; while Sanlitun Bar Street and the nearby embassy area is an ideal choice if you are a party-loving night owl.
Travel tips
Fast facts and practical travel tips facilitate your travel, business, study or life.
Useful Numbers
| China Internationall country code number | 86 |
| Beijing city code number | 010 |
| Emergency Services | – |
| Ambulance | 120 |
| Fire | 119 |
| Police | 110 |
| Domestic Long Distance Phone Number Information | 174 |
| Asia Emergency Assistance Center | 010-64629100 |
| HongKong International Medical Clinic-Beijing | 010-65012288 Ext.2346 |
| International Medical Hospital | 010-65295284 |
| Travel Enquiries | – |
| Tourist Hotline | 010-65130828 |
| Beijing China Travel Service | 010-65158264 |
| China International Travel Service | 010-66011122 |
| Transportation Service | – |
| Air China | |
| Ticket Office | 010-66017755 |
| Dom. Flight Reservation | 010-66013336 |
| International Flight Reservation | 010-66016667 |
| Capital Airport Inquiry | 010-64563604 |
| Beijing Railway Station Inquiry | 010-65128931, 65129525 |
| Credit Card Hotlines | – |
| American Express International | 010-65052888 |
| Diner’s Club | 010-65101868 |
| Mastercard International | 010-65101090-95 |
| Visa International | 010-65064371 |