Transportation (1)
There are two subway lines in Beijing. The one going eastward from the western suburb of Beding to the Xidan Shopping Center is called the First Line and the other line going around the downtown of Beding is called the Circle Line. Fuxingmen station is the transfer station of the two lines. The price of the subway ticket is unitbrmly 2 yuan (RMB). Therefore, subway . is a speedy and economical means of transportation if you Just confine your movement to the city center.
Taxi service is the most convenient way of transportation in Beding. You can see a "Taxi" sign on every taxi. Among the taxis of all types, two are the most popular f one is with a starting price of 10.40 yuan (RMB) for the first 4km and I .60 yuan (RMB) for each additional kilometer, the other, 12 yuan (RMB) for the first 4km and 2 yuan (RMB) for each additional kilometer beyond four kilometers.
Bus lines reach every corner of Beding and the fare is quite cheap. Since Beliing is a large city with a very sophisticated network of bus lines and the buses are very crowded during rush hours, it may not be convenient for you to travel by bus. Therefore, we suggest that you take taxi when you travel in the city.
Driving licenses issued by other countries are not valid in China. Cars are only rented to the Chinese driving license holders. In China, people drive on the right hand side of the road.
Value added tax (VAT) is already included in the price of the commodities sold in China and no other fees are charged on top of the price. However, an additional 10-- 15% service fee is charged in hotels and restaurants. Tipping is not a common practice in China, but a small tip may also be appropriated to show your satisfaction with the services.
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