Beijing
Capital History & Airport Express Blueprint
First 24 Hours Step-by-Step Blueprint in Beijing
Capital/Daxing Airport → Express Train → Forbidden City passport check → Subway ring → Great Wall rail.
Land at PEK / PKX & Customs
Clear customs at Capital (PEK) or Daxing (PKX). Follow signage to Airport Express railway train or taxi queue.
Airport Express to City Ring (Dongzhimen / Caoqiao)
Airport Express connects PEK to Dongzhimen (Metro Line 2) in 25 minutes. Daxing Express connects to Line 19 in 19 mins.
Hotel Check-In & Passport Verification
Show passport at hotel front desk for real-name guest registration.
Forbidden City & Tiananmen Passport Entrance
Attractions in Beijing require real-name passport reservation in advance. Show passport directly at gate scanners.
High-Speed Rail to Badaling Great Wall
Take Qinghe / Beijing North bullet train to Badaling Great Wall Station (20-30 mins). Passport serves as entry document for e-tickets.
Beijing Transit & Arrival FAQ
How far in advance do I need to book Forbidden City tickets?
Forbidden City tickets require real-name passport reservation 7 days in advance online. Carry the exact passport used during booking to enter at gate.
Capital Express vs Daxing Express?
Capital Airport Express goes to Dongzhimen (Metro Line 2/Line 13). Daxing Airport Express connects to Line 19 at Caoqiao.