beijing city guide:
Getting There & Away
Beijing has direct air connections to most major cities in the world, and many travelers make use of the direct Beijing-Hong Kong flights on CAAC or Dragonair. Beijing's airport is 25 km (15 mi) from the Forbidden City. Guangzhou and Shenzhen are both near Hong Kong and have direct flights to Beijing.
Foreigners arriving or departing by train do so at Beijing Railway Station, east of central Zhongshan Park, or the newish west railway station. There's a Foreigners' Ticketing Office at the Beijing Railway Station. An express train to Hong Kong takes about 30 hours. The bus is a good option for getting in and out of Beijing as it's cheaper than the train and it's easier to get a seat. Sleeper buses are widely available and highly recommended for those long overnight journeys. Finding the right bus station can be tricky, but the basic rule is that long-distance bus stations are on the perimeter of the city in the direction you want to go.
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