Is Riding the Beijing Subway About to Get More Expensive?

'Peak hours ticket prices' may soon be trialed in Beijing. However, regular commuters are not expected to be affected.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 31 March 2021

Beijing-Shanghai Flights Just Got More Expensive

Bad news for frequent fliers between Beijing and Shanghai: your airfare is about to get a little bit pricier.

by Grace Mulamba, 03 July 2018

Beijingers Can Now Check Real-Time Data to See How Crowded the Subway Is

The color-coded system allows commuters to pick and choose their route based on how crowded the subway cars and stations are.

by Justine Lopez, 18 August 2017

WATCH: Crowd Pushes Subway Car to Help Free Man Stuck in Gap at Beijing Station

A crowd literally pushed a subway car​ to help free a man who was stuck in the gap between the train and platform at Dongzhimen station on Thursday.

by Justine Lopez, 04 August 2017

A Guide to China's 6 Leading Bike-Share Models

Curious which bike-share company you should register with?

by That's PRD, 28 July 2017

Beijingers May Soon Be Able to Pay For Subway Using Smartphones

Standing in line to pay for the subway may soon be a thing of the past for the capital's commuters.

by Justine Lopez, 27 June 2017

Beijing Subway Cars Are Now Occupied by Security Guards in Red Berets

As of June 1, over 1,100 security guards were tasked with riding subway lines 1 and 2 with commuters during rush hour.

by Justine Lopez, 08 June 2017

Beijing Ranks 15th in World's Worst Rush Hour Traffic

A recent study released by GPS manufacturer TomTom ranks the 15 worst cities for rush hour traffic. And yes, Beijing made the list.

by Justine Lopez, 21 February 2017

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