Beijing, China’s historic capital, blends ancient wonders like the Forbidden City with modern landmarks such as the Olympic Park. This comprehensive guide helps you navigate the city efficiently using updated maps, transportation details, and curated recommendations.
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Beijing Map | Beijing Subway Map
The Beijing Subway is one of the most commonly used public transportation options for travelers visiting Beijing, and it’s also a public transit system that Beijing residents rely on heavily in their daily lives. It currently has 29 lines and more than 500 stations, and the network continues to expand and grow.
Beijing Metro Map
Image source: Beijing MTR official website
The Beijing Subway is the fastest way to explore the city, with 29 lines (including 2 airport express lines) covering 900+ km and 523 stations. Key updates for 2025 include:
- Line 17 fully operational (connecting Tiananmen Square to Future Science City).
- Line 6 South Extension serving Tongzhou Sub-Center.
- Line 8 Dahongmen Station open, linking to Line 10 for seamless transfers.
Beijing Subway Operating Hours
Most lines run 05:00–23:00, with select lines (e.g., Line 10) extending to 00:22. During holidays, major lines like Line 7 and 10 may operate until 02:00.
Beijing Transportation Map - Getting Around
Beyond the subway, Beijing offers a variety of other public transportation options to choose from:
- Bus: Beijing’s public bus network covers the city extensively, with numerous routes and excellent accessibility, making it one of the key ways to get around and explore Beijing. Some routes use distance-based fares; remember to tap your card when you board and again when you get off.
- Taxis: Quick and convenient, but on the pricier side—especially on holidays and during rush hours, hailing one can be challenging. Use ride-hailing apps like DiDi to book a car and cut down on wait times.
- Airport Express: Connecting Beijing Capital International Airport with the city center, it's fast and convenient, making it a great choice for traveling to and from the airport.
- Bike sharing: Riding a shared bike through the city isn’t just eco-friendly—it’s an even better way to soak up the charm of Beijing’s streets and alleys.
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- Baidu Maps & Amap (local data, English version available).
- Google Maps (English-friendly, real-time updates).
- 天地图・北京 (Official English map with 30,000+ POIs, including subway, attractions, and services).
[8%OFF] Beijing Hotel Map | Where to Stay in Beijing
Beijing Best Areas & Hotels
Landmarks
Beijing
0km
Tiananmen Square
0.82km
Wangfujing
1.22km
Qianmen Street
1.23km
The Palace Museum
1.74km
Beijingnan Railway Station
4.97km
Beijingxi Railway Station
7.39km
Universal Beijing Resort
24.04km
Beijing Capital Intl. Airport
25.61km
Beijing Daxing International Airport
43.42km
Wangfujing / Tiananmen (Central)
- Hotel: Beijing Kunlun Hotel (5-star, near Line 1 Wangfujing Station).
- Why: Walk to Forbidden City, bustling shopping district.
Sanlitun / Chaoyang (Nightlife)
- Hotel: The Opposite House (Design hotel, Line 14 Shiku Station).
- Why: Trendy bars, international dining, embassy district.
Xidan / Financial Street (Business)
- Hotel: Grand Hyatt Beijing (5-star, Line 1 Xidan Station).
- Why: Close to shopping and corporate offices.
Shichahai / Hutongs (Cultural)
- Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Beijing Downtown (Line 8 Shichahai Station).
- Why: Traditional courtyard experiences, lakeside cafes.
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[5% OFF] Beijing Tour Packages & Attractions
Get 5% off when you book Beijing tours—including day trips to the Great Wall, Forbidden City visits, or even Universal Studios Beijing packages! See more Beijing day tour.
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[Small Group] Universal Studios Beijing Resort Day Trip / Butler Service · Professional Guided Tour
4.3/5
1 reviewsOur Universal Studios Beijing tour guide was outstanding—knowledgeable, friendly, and very well organized. They managed time efficiently, explained attractions clearly, and helped us skip unnecessary waits. The experience was smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free. Highly recommended for first-time visitors and families wanting the best park experience.
Full-Day Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with 5 Hours at the Site (ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus)
4.9/5
1186 reviewsThe tour was 100% perfect! We met at 9 a.m.; there's a small shop near the meeting point where you can buy snacks and coffee if you've arrived early and are waiting for the group. Transfer to the wall is in a comfortable bus. We had a guide, Maxim, who was very personable and cheerful, but was always ready to help in any emergency. On the bus, you can buy tickets for two types of tours: red and green. The red route involves ascending and descending on a closed funicular, while the green route involves ascending on an open funicular and descending via a slide. You can also buy a buffet pass from the guide on the bus, as well as a wall visit certificate, medal, or stamp book as a souvenir. I recommend the certificate; they'll write your name and include a photo. There's complimentary tea and snacks in the tour company building. After visiting the wall, you can buy a variety of souvenirs; there are plenty of shops downstairs. Even though we visited the wall in winter, the experience was unforgettable! 👍👍👍
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A one-day tour of the Palace Museum in Beijing [Pre-sale for Chinese New Year, including admission | Detailed lectures by a scholar | Gift of precious artifacts]
4.9/5
169 reviewsDirector Ren is young, beautiful, and has a lovely voice. Our family of nine booked a small group tour, and she contacted us the day before to give us the route. On the day of the Lunar New Year, the place was packed with people, and she was already waiting on the road. When everyone was carrying flags, her little floral umbrella was easy to spot. Her explanations along the way were lively and interesting, and her speaking speed was just right; both the elderly and children listened with great interest. At the end, she even reminded us of the exit and dining directions, which was wonderful.
Gubei Water Town Day Trip - & Optional Night Tour of Simatai Great Wall & Optional Lunch
4.8/5
46 reviewsA very good tour. I loved everything. There were some issues with food, but everything was resolved very quickly. I liked it and recommend it.
Beijing Prince Kung's Palace Museum Half-Day Tour - Tickets Included / 10-Person Group / 20-Person Group / Independent Traveler Group / Multiple Group Types
4.9/5
145 reviewsThis time, we were guided by Mr. Zhu, a top scholar from Beijing. He explained the famous attractions and their history in great detail. We visited the park on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, and it was packed with people. I was very fortunate to have a guided tour; he was very professional, and I had a very enjoyable and fulfilling afternoon.
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Treasure Museum Small Group Tour
4.8/5
944 reviewsIt was a good tour l, she brought us around and had little in ear things that connected to her microphone. She told us a lot of Chinese history while waiting in the queues. The tour was during CNY holiday so the queues were very long but she kept us all engaged throughout with plenty of history.
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The Palace Museum
The Palace Museum in Beijing, also known as the Forbidden City, was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Covering 7.2 million square feet, it’s grand in scale and awe-inspiring, a place almost every first-time traveler to Beijing visits. The museum displays a vast collection of imperial artifacts, making it a must-visit for understanding the court culture of the Ming and Qing dynasties. You can walk here from Tian'anmen East Station on Line 1 of the subway.
- Address: No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
- Opening hours: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
Forbidden City Tickets & Reviews
4.8/5
48962 reviews
5/5
I've always wanted to visit, and reading Asada Jiro's novel made that desire even stronger. It's really spacious, and the historic buildings are beautiful. The exhibits in the Clock Tower and Treasure Museum were also great. I also saw Consort Zhen's Well and the former residence of a eunuch, now a souvenir shop. Leaving the rear gate and looking at the Forbidden City from Jingshan Mountain gave me a better sense of its vastness, which was also wonderful.
5/5
This place is worth flying 7000 km to.
5/5
A nice place to go, but try to go there in the summer
5/5
Convenient, you can enter as soon as you arrive with your ticket.
5/5
Very crowded. Thankful that I got the ticket in advance and it was hassle free during the entire time when I was Q-ing to go in. Rmber to bring your passport!
Badaling Great Wall
Badaling Great Wall is a section of the Great Wall of China, and it’s the most complete and most representative section. It’s also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is renowned for its steep, rugged terrain. It’s recommended to take the S2 suburban railway line or the dedicated bus line to get there; the nearest subway station is Line 13’s Huoying Station.
- Address: North Entrance of the Guangou Ancient Trail, Jundu Mountain, Yanqing District, Beijing
- Opening hours: 06:30-19:30
Badaling Great Wall Tickets & Reviews
4.7/5
12221 reviews5/5
Good
5/5
Yes, definitely.
5/5
Great experience
4/5
Recommend to visit BUT NOT IN PEAK SEASON!! Please don’t make my mistake! (I was wasn’t aware of this). Was here 30.06.2025 and it was REALLY CROWDED!! As a white girl who was in China first time and the second day I got here.. I was culturally shocked of HUGE LINES and aunties who secretly taking pics of me 🤣🤭 sometimes straight to my face! There was more cute interactions and I know they just curious but be prepared for space battle!! Nobody cares if u are touris
5/5
Visited the Badaling section — the easiest one to reach from Beijing. Bus 877 costs just 12¥ one way, and tickets (we bought ours on Trip.com) are around 4.5$ for basic entry.
The climb is not as hard as it looks, so the cable car isn’t necessary. Yes, it was crowded (holiday week!), but the views are absolutely worth it. Massive, powerful, unreal.
10/10 — even with the crowds.
And yes, be ready for people asking to take photos with you 😄
Summer Palace
A Qing-era imperial garden renowned for Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, just outside Beigongmen Station on Subway Line 4.
- Address: 19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing
- Opening hours: 6:30 AM–8:00 PM
Summer Palace Tickets & Reviews
4.7/5
7840 reviews5/5
Perfect plane. Nice scenario
4/5
Very suggestive
5/5
The scholar said that Director Li's explanation was very detailed, and today he learned about the past and present of the Summer Palace and historical events. He highly recommends it!
5/5
A very colorful place, immerses you in the atmosphere of ancient China
5/5
A very colorful place, immerses you in the atmosphere of ancient China
Beijing Map | Beijing Food Map
Quanjude (Wangfujing) 全聚德 (Peking Duck):
- Address: 30 Qianmen St, Dongcheng District.
- Metro: Line 1 Wangfujing Station.
- Hours: 10:30 AM–9:00 PM.
Siji Minfu (Forbidden City Branch) 四季民福 (Peking Duck with palace views):
- Address: 11 Nanchizi St, Dongcheng District.
- Metro: Line 1 Tiananmen East Station.
- Hours: 10:30 AM–10:30 PM.
Huda Restaurant (Guijie) 胡大饭馆 (Spicy Crayfish):
- Address: 233 Dongzhimen Inner St, Dongcheng District.
- Metro: Line 5 Beixinqiao Station.
- Hours: 24/7.
FAQs about Beijng Map
What map should I use in Beijing?
Google Maps (English) or Baidu Maps (local data). The official 天地图・北京 is also recommended for accuracy.Which part of Beijing is best to stay in?
Wangfujing (central), Sanlitun (nightlife), or Shichahai (hutongs) are top choices.Which Beijing airport is closer to the city?
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK, 25 km) is closer than Daxing Airport (PKX, 55 km).What is the most visited place in Beijing?
The Forbidden City (Palace Museum) receives millions of visitors annually.Can foreigners use Baidu Maps?
Yes, Baidu Maps has an English version, but Google Maps is more accessible for international users.