The metro is the usual way across Beijing. Central stations are signed in English and Chinese. We do not print a line count, a fare table or last-train times — check the official operator and that day’s last train. Do not assume Shenzhen’s official five-scheme contactless gate rule applies here. Licensed taxis and DiDi fill the gaps; we will not invent a typical fare.
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핵심 사실
| Primary tool | Official Beijing Subway — confirm the day’s last train |
|---|---|
| Cards at gates | Do not assume Shenzhen’s five-scheme rule |
| Great Wall | A full day, official section, official tickets |
| Last verified | National payment rules: 2026-11-12 |
The short version
Beijing’s metro is the usual way across the city. It is extensive, signed in English as well as Chinese at most central stations, and maps are published by the official operator. We do not print a line count, a fare table or a last-train time, because those figures move and we will not invent a 2026 snapshot. Check the official Beijing Subway map and that day’s last train, or a mainland-usable map app, before you rely on a late ride.
Metro
Buy a ticket or use a QR code at official machines and gates. Some gates may accept certain contactless bank cards; this city’s accepted schemes are not automatically the same as Shenzhen’s official five-scheme rule from 10 September 2026. Carry Alipay or WeChat Pay and a backup. Keep your ticket or your phone until you exit. Station names on signs are usually in Hanyu Pinyin and Chinese. Airport rail links are part of the official system — confirm the day’s schedule on the operator site.
Ride-hail, taxis and the Wall
DiDi and licensed taxis are widely used. Use a licensed app or a clearly marked taxi; start the meter. We will not invent a typical fare. For the Great Wall, a pre-arranged licensed driver is a common option — agree the scope in writing. Official open sections (Badaling, and others) have their own official pages; budget a full day including the road.
Daily life runs on Alipay and WeChat Pay bound to a foreign card. Official 2026 operator wording (Tenpay, 15 January 2026): a single international-card payment of ¥200 or below (inclusive) is waived; above ¥200, a 3% fee on the full amount. Promotional first-bind waivers are not the standing rule. Read the fee line on the confirmation screen. Keep a small cash backup and a physical card for hotels. Shenzhen’s official contactless gate rule (UnionPay, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB, from 10 September 2026) is Shenzhen-specific — do not assume the same card set works at this city’s metro gates. Last verified: 2026-11-12.
자주 묻는 질문
Can I use a foreign contactless card on the metro?
Sometimes, in some cities. It is not guaranteed. Carry Alipay or WeChat Pay and a backup.
How late does the metro run?
It varies by line and by day. Check the official map that evening.
Is a taxi from the airport a fixed fare?
Use a licensed taxi with a meter, or a licensed app. We will not invent a number.
Sources and a honesty note
Visa, arrival-card and payment rules on this page follow our national guides, last verified on 12 November 2026 against official sources (National Immigration Administration; Tenpay / WeChat Help for the ¥200 inclusive / 3% structure). City transport times, fares and attraction hours are not frozen here — confirm them on the official operator or park page, and on 12306 for trains, on the day you travel. We do not invent restaurants, prices, quotes or first-person anecdotes. Last verified (national rules): 2026-11-12.