• Taxi from the PEK airport cost ¥100-¥130 ($15-$19) from my experience. While it's faster than the metro, during morning and evening rush hours it takes about the same…

• The distance between Shanghai and Beijing is about 750 miles (1200 kilometers). There are two ways to get to Beijing from Shanghai. 1) flight - I don't recommend…

This is my recommended list of best times to visit Beijing:

1. Late-August to late September: lowest pollution level in the year, lots of blue skies, and perfect…

• Traffic jam in Beijing is notorious so I highly recommend using the subway system there to get around. The system is extensive enough that you should be able…

• If you are visiting Beijing and want to rent a bike, I suggest using either Mobike or Ofo. If you haven't heard of them, they are basically…

At a glance

• HSR is frequent and reliable, only operates during day
• Cost CNY 553, takes 4.5 hours
• Get ticket from ctrip.com
• Take subway to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway…

Beijing is generally a very safe city. Because it's the capital city there is always a lot of security around, so tourists and locals alike are never in…