• 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…

• 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…

• 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…

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…

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…

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…