Beijing Subway Tips

Beijing Subway Lines

How many subway lines are there in Beijing?

There are in total 9 subway lines in Beijing, line 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 13, airport express and Batong line(for Tongzhou district).

Which famous tourist attractions can be reached by subway in Beijing?
Taking subway to tourist attractions/scenic spots in Beijing(city center) is easy. You can reach many of them by subway, and here they are: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Beijing Zoo,Qianmen street, Xian Street, Wangfujing Street, Silk Market, Pearl Market and Olympic Center(Bird's Nest and Water Cube) etc.

Beijing Subway Ticket

Where to buy subway ticket in Beijing?
You can buy subway tickets inside the subway station. Or you can simply use your bus card which you can get at major bus stations and subway stations.

How much is the subway ticket in Beijing?
RMB2 for a subway card. It can access you to any subway lines in Beijing.

How to use subway card in Beijing?
Here is a Beijing Subway video which shows you how to travel in Beijing by subway.

How fast is Beijing subway?
Subway is the most efficient transportation way in Beijing. Traveling by car, taxi and bus, traffic jam should always be taken into consideration. You can always manage your time when you take subway.
The running time between two subway stations is about 2 minutes.

Beijing Subway Map