What are the main types of transport in Beijing?
There are basically four main types of transport frequently used to get around the city: bus, subway, taxi and bicycle. There are hundreds of bus lines taking you to almost every corner of Beijing, however, traveling by bus can be very tiring and always takes a long time due to the heavy traffic. There are three connected subway lines currently in use in Beijing: Line 1, Line 2 and Line 13. BLCU is within a 5 minute walk from Wudaokou subway station on Line 13 Taxis are everywhere in Beijing and are not only a convenient way to travel, but also a handy way to practise your Chinese with the Beijing taxi drivers. The bicycle is the most economical and efficient way for short distance traveling, but students should be aware of the high frequency of bike thefts around Beijing.
