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A mass of yellow shared bicycles in China.

Transportation in Beijing

Beijing is a city of contrasts, where ancient temples stand alongside soaring skyscrapers and narrow alleys open onto busy boulevards. Anyone who has ever visited Beijing knows that the city is huge. With a population of over 21 million people, it can be difficult to get around. But for visitors and residents alike, there are a variety of transportation options available.

Man on red bicycle on empty road in front of large building in China.

One of the most popular mode of transportation is the subway, which is clean, efficient, and relatively inexpensive. However during rush hour, it can be very grounded. For longer journeys, there are also taxis and buses. Besides the car, two-wheelers are very popular among the residents of the city. Be it normal bikes, rental bikes or even motorized scooters and motorcycles.

Pedestrians and a motorcyclist on a Beijing street, with a pedestrian and child crossing sign.

Of course, the best way to see Beijing is on foot. Walking allows you to take in all the sights and sounds of the city, and it’s a great way to explore some of the many hidden alleyways and courtyards.

Beijing bus stop with many people waiting, Chinese signage, and a building with the China Railway Construction Corporation logo.
Beijing street scene with cars and pedestrians near a McDonald's.
Older couple riding an electric bike in Beijing.
Worn red electric tricycle parked on city street, chained to fence behind parked cars.
Teal motorized cart loaded with branches parked in front of a building.
Three-wheeled electric vehicle parked next to a white SUV in Beijing.
Red electric vehicle with a roof rack parked on a cobblestone street.
Rusty old tricycle with cargo bed parked against a wall.
JD.com delivery truck and another delivery vehicle loaded with packages in Beijing.
Yellow JD.com delivery vehicle parked next to an electric scooter outside a shop.
Three bicycles and a moped parked together.
Man washing black Volvo car.
Yellow bicycle with Minion-themed rear wheel parked on a city street.
Small yellow car parked next to a brick wall.
White bike with red rims locked to a post.
Old bicycle leaning against a brick wall.
Rows of blue and orange shared bicycles parked in Beijing, China.
Woman riding a red bike past rows of parked blue and yellow shared bicycles in front of a construction site with a forest mural.
Pile of discarded light blue shared bicycles in China.
A pile of discarded, yellow, and weathered shared bicycles in China.
Pile of yellow shared bicycles in China.
A mass of yellow shared bicycles in China.
Person biking past parked yellow bicycle in Beijing.
Black and white photo of a mostly empty street scene in China with pedestrians and cyclists.
Nighttime traffic jam in Beijing, viewed from an overpass.
Nighttime traffic jam in China with cars, buses, and buildings in the background.
Black and white photo of night traffic on a highway in Beijing, China.

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