# Beijing Info Center for Foreign Visitors

> Everything a first-time foreign visitor to Beijing needs, organised around your real trip timeline — visas, payments, internet, getting around, and where to stay.

_Category: first-time · Reading time: 16 min read_

Welcome to Beijing. This page is your starting point: instead of a flat list of articles, we organised everything around the timeline you actually travel in — before you go, at the airport, getting around, during your stay, and before you leave. Three things matter more than anything else, so set them up on your phone before you fly. Everything else the city handles for you.

## The 3 things that make or break your trip

If you only do three things before departure, do these:

- **Stay online** — A roaming eSIM beats a VPN in 2026 — set it up before you fly so WhatsApp, Maps and Gmail just work. See internet-in-china (/guides/internet-in-china/).
- **Pay like a local** — Link Visa / Mastercard to Alipay & WeChat Pay — no Chinese bank account, covers street food to hotels. See paying-in-china (/guides/paying-in-china/).
- **Get around easily** — Subway, Didi and offline maps; Beijing even lets you tap a foreign card at the gate. See didi-taxi-beijing (/guides/didi-taxi-beijing/) and china-high-speed-rail (/guides/china-high-speed-rail/).

## Official 2025–2026 Beijing services for foreigners

Beijing built free, official help that speaks your language — worth knowing before you arrive:

- **GO BEIJING (Alipay mini-program)** — 39 services in 16 languages, a no-fee Travel Wallet, and an AI guide. Search 'GO BEIJING' in Alipay after you land.
- **Beijing Service counters** — At PEK & PKX arrival halls: SIM card, payment setup, and AI translation devices, in multiple languages.
- **Tap-to-Go** — Tap your foreign Visa / Mastercard straight at subway gates on Line 8 — no card, no app needed.

## Your trip, step by step

We organised all our Beijing guides around the timeline you travel in:

- **1 · Before you go** — Visa & transit, apps to install, best time, and money — china-visa-transit (/guides/china-visa-transit/), apps-for-china (/guides/apps-for-china/), best-time-to-visit-beijing (/guides/best-time-to-visit-beijing/), money-in-china (/guides/money-in-china/).
- **2 · At the airport** — PEK vs PKX and how to reach the city — beijing-airports-pek-pkx (/guides/beijing-airports-pek-pkx/).
- **3 · Getting around** — Subway, Didi, and high-speed rail — subway (/guides/subway/), didi-taxi-beijing (/guides/didi-taxi-beijing/), china-high-speed-rail (/guides/china-high-speed-rail/).
- **4 · During your stay** — Where to stay, etiquette, food, daily life, medical — where-to-stay (/guides/where-to-stay/), china-etiquette-dos-donts (/guides/china-etiquette-dos-donts/), beijing-food-what-to-eat (/guides/beijing-food-what-to-eat/), china-day-to-day-survival (/guides/china-day-to-day-survival/), medical-pharmacy-beijing (/guides/medical-pharmacy-beijing/).
- **5 · Before you leave** — Tax refund on shopping — china-tax-refund (/guides/china-tax-refund/).

## All our Beijing guides

Practical, plain-English, updated for 2026. Every guide we've written:

- **China visa & transit** — /guides/china-visa-transit/
- **First time in Beijing** — /guides/first-time/
- **3 days in Beijing** — /guides/3-days/
- **Paying in China** — /guides/paying-in-china/
- **Money: cash, cards & ATMs** — /guides/money-in-china/
- **Internet in China** — /guides/internet-in-china/
- **Apps to install before China** — /guides/apps-for-china/
- **Beijing airports PEK / PKX** — /guides/beijing-airports-pek-pkx/
- **Airport to your hotel** — /guides/airport-to-hotel/
- **Beijing subway guide** — /guides/subway/
- **Didi & taxis in Beijing** — /guides/didi-taxi-beijing/
- **Foreigners buying high-speed rail tickets** — /guides/china-high-speed-rail/
- **Taking the bus** — /guides/beijing-bus-guide/
- **What to eat in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-food-what-to-eat/
- **China etiquette & don'ts** — /guides/china-etiquette-dos-donts/
- **China tax refund** — /guides/china-tax-refund/
- **Medical & pharmacy in Beijing** — /guides/medical-pharmacy-beijing/
- **Pre-flight checklist** — /guides/pre-flight-checklist/
- **What a first trip costs (2026)** — /guides/beijing-trip-budget/
- **Scams & tourist traps** — /guides/beijing-scams-tourist-traps/
- **Drones & photography rules** — /guides/beijing-drone-rules/
- **Shopping in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-shopping/
- **Beijing nightlife** — /guides/beijing-nightlife/
- **Peking Opera & performances** — /guides/peking-opera-traditional-performances-beijing/
- **Beijing with kids** — /guides/beijing-with-kids/
- **Accessible & senior travel** — /guides/beijing-accessible-travel/
- **Day trips from Beijing** — /guides/beijing-day-trips/
- **24-hour layover itinerary** — /guides/beijing-layover-itinerary/
- **Beijing museums** — /guides/beijing-museums/
- **China Space Museum (Donggaodi)** — /guides/china-space-museum/
- **Cycling & walking** — /guides/beijing-cycling-walking/
- **Subway Line 8 sights** — /guides/line-8-attractions/
- **Subway Line 9 sights** — /guides/line-9-attractions/
- **Festivals & seasons** — /guides/beijing-festivals-seasons/
- **Best time to visit** — /guides/best-time-to-visit-beijing/
- **Autumn foliage & red leaves** — /guides/beijing-autumn-foliage/
- **Forbidden City & Great Wall with kids** — /guides/forbidden-city-great-wall-kids/
- **Beijing breakfast & coffee** — /guides/beijing-breakfast-coffee/
- **Beijing photo spots** — /guides/beijing-photo-spots/
- **The Forbidden City** — /guides/forbidden-city/
- **Great Wall of Beijing** — /guides/great-wall/
- **Temple of Heaven** — /guides/temple-of-heaven/
- **The Summer Palace** — /guides/summer-palace-beijing/
- **Beijing World Park** — /guides/world-park-beijing/
- **Nanhaizi & Milu Deer Park** — /guides/nanhaizi-milu-park/
- **Garden Expo Park** — /guides/beijing-garden-expo/
- **Staying longer in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-long-stay-guide/
- **Beijing skiing & winter** — /guides/beijing-skiing/
- **Posting, shipping & luggage home** — /guides/beijing-postal-shipping/
- **Beijing travel tips** — /guides/travel-tips/
- **Daily life survival: toilets, plugs, water** — /guides/china-day-to-day-survival/
- **Official services for foreign visitors** — /guides/beijing-foreign-visitor-services/
- **Temples & sacred sites** — /guides/beijing-temples-religious-sites/
- **Business travel & exhibitions** — /guides/beijing-business-travel/
- **Extreme weather & emergencies** — /guides/beijing-extreme-weather/
- **Sports events & the marathon** — /guides/beijing-sports-events/
- **Short-term rentals & homestays** — /guides/beijing-short-rental/
- **Where to stay** — /guides/where-to-stay/
- **Hotels that accept foreigners** — /guides/hotels-that-accept-foreigners/
- **Park passes & city cards** — /guides/beijing-park-pass/
- **Bookshops & creative districts** — /guides/beijing-bookstores/
- **Peking University & Tsinghua** — /guides/beijing-universities/
- **Hot springs & countryside resorts** — /guides/beijing-hot-springs/
- **Science museums for families** — /guides/beijing-science-museums/
- **Countryside hiking & the wild wall** — /guides/beijing-hiking-wild-wall/
- **Beijing Hutongs and Courtyard Life** — /guides/beijing-hutongs-courtyard-life-walking-guide/
- **Beijing's Tea Houses and Tea Culture** — /guides/beijing-tea-houses-tea-culture-guide/
- **Rainy-Day Beijing** — /guides/rainy-day-beijing-indoor-things-to-do/
- **Beijing Zoo and the Pandas** — /guides/beijing-zoo-pandas-family-half-day/
- **Routes, Parks, and Staying Fit** — /guides/beijing-running-routes-fitness-visitors/
- **Beijing Railway Stations Explained** — /guides/beijing-railway-stations-guide/
- **Booking Beijing's Big Sights** — /guides/booking-beijing-attractions/
- **Beijing Live Music & Livehouses** — /guides/beijing-live-music-guide/
- **798 Art District and Beijing's Best Art Neighborhoods** — /guides/798-art-district-guide/
- **Late-Night Street Food** — /guides/beijing-late-night-street-food/
- **Bringing Your Pet to Beijing** — /guides/beijing-pet-friendly-travel/
- **Beijing Security Checks** — /guides/beijing-security-checks-what-you-can-carry/
- **Maps and Navigation in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-maps-navigation-guide/
- **Your Second Trip to Beijing** — /guides/beijing-second-trip-itinerary/
- **Camping Around Beijing** — /guides/camping-legal-campsites-around-beijing/
- **Prince Gong's Mansion, Beihai and Bell Tower** — /guides/shichahai-half-day-gong-wangfu-beihai-bell-tower/
- **UK Passport 30-Day Visa-Free China Stay** — /guides/uk-passport-30-day-visa-free-china-hong-kong-reset/
- **240-Hour Visa-Free Transit** — /guides/240-hour-visa-free-transit-routes/
- **Private Cars, Drivers and Day Tours in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-private-car-driver-guide/
- **Train Tickets Sold Out: the Waitlist** — /guides/china-train-tickets-sold-out-what-to-do/
- **Leaving Beijing** — /guides/beijing-departure-day-guide/
- **Visa-Free, Transit Visa-Free, or Tourist Visa** — /guides/beijing-visa-free-vs-transit-vs-tourist-visa/
- **Hong Kong / Macau ↔ Mainland China** — /guides/hong-kong-macau-mainland-multiple-entries/
- **Hong Kong** — /guides/hong-kong-shenzhen-macau-same-day-cross-border/
- **Landing in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-arrival-customs-border-questions/
- **Bringing Prescription Medications into China** — /guides/bringing-prescription-meds-into-china/
- **China Visas and Entry Documents for Families, Seniors, and Children** — /guides/china-visa-entry-documents-families-seniors-minors/
- **eSIM in China** — /guides/esim-china-trip-com-vs-airalo-vs-bytesim-vs-hong-kong-esim/
- **Beijing's Ring Roads Explained** — /guides/beijing-ring-roads-explained/
- **When Your VPN Fails in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-vpn-backup-plans/
- **Verification-Code Problems in Beijing** — /guides/verification-codes-wechat-alipay-esim/
- **Hotspot Tethering Fails? Fixing Your Nihao Mobile SIM on a Laptop** — /guides/nihao-mobile-tethering-fix/
- **TikTok vs Douyin in China** — /guides/tiktok-vs-douyin-china/
- **Staying Connected in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-connectivity-short-trip-vs-long-stay/
- **Tracking Your Trip.com eSIM** — /guides/tripcom-esim-data-usage-tracking/
- **Setting Up WeChat in Beijing** — /guides/wechat-setup-beijing-guide/
- **Installing and Verifying WeChat Desktop Before You Land in Beijing** — /guides/wechat-desktop-setup-verification/
- **Amap (Gaode Maps) Login Issues for Foreign Visitors** — /guides/amap-login-issues-foreign-visitors/
- **Long-Term Stay in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-long-stay-sim-bank-wechat-alipay/
- **Setting Up Payments and Accounts for Elderly Family Members in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-payments-elderly-family-setup/
- **Is the 'Nihao China' App and Its Coupons Worth Using?** — /guides/nihao-china-app-coupons-guide/
- **Flying Domestically in China with Power Banks and Battery Devices** — /guides/china-domestic-flights-power-banks-battery-rules/
- **Getting Between Shanghai Hongqiao and Pudong** — /guides/shanghai-hongqiao-pudong-transfer-guide/
- **Landing at Shanghai Pudong (PVG) at 1 PM** — /guides/pvg-1pm-same-day-flight-chengdu/
- **Connecting Flights in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-flight-connections-transfer-guide/
- **Saving and Planning Places on Maps in Beijing** — /guides/saving-planning-places-beijing-amap-offline/
- **High-Speed Rail vs Flying in China** — /guides/high-speed-rail-vs-flying-china/
- **Arriving at 10pm** — /guides/late-check-in-beijing-xian-boutique-hotels-hostels/
- **Where to Stay in Shanghai** — /guides/where-to-stay-shanghai-hongqiao-vs-bund-pvg/
- **Shenzhen for 2** — /guides/shenzhen-long-stay-hostels-capsule-apartments/
- **Booking Strategy for Golden Week & Mid-Autumn Festival in Beijing** — /guides/golden-week-mid-autumn-booking-strategy-beijing/
- **Side-Tripping to Hong Kong and Macau from Beijing** — /guides/hong-kong-macau-lodging-guide/
- **Where to Stay in Beijing with Kids or Elderly Parents** — /guides/beijing-lodging-families-elderly/
- **Terracotta Army + Shaanxi History Museum in One Day** — /guides/terracotta-army-shaanxi-history-museum-one-day/
- **Tianmen Mountain Cable Car Closures** — /guides/tianmen-mountain-cable-car-closures/
- **WeChat Mini-Program** — /guides/lingyin-temple-wechat-booking-guide/
- **Beyond Beijing** — /guides/spa-guide-shanghai-xian-chengdu/
- **Rice Terraces** — /guides/rice-terraces-longji-jiabang/
- **Beijing Sights You Can Visit Without Booking Ahead** — /guides/beijing-walk-up-attractions/
- **Travel Insurance and Medical Care in Beijing** — /guides/travel-insurance-medical-care-beijing/
- **Eating Street Food in Beijing Safely** — /guides/beijing-street-food-safety-guide/
- **Beijing Solo Travel** — /guides/beijing-solo-travel-itinerary/
- **Solo Travel Safety in Beijing** — /guides/solo-travel-safety-beijing/
- **Street Food Safety in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-street-food-safety-hong-kong-singapore-comparison/
- **Shopping, Paying, and Shipping** — /guides/taobao-food-shopping-guide/
- **Eating in Beijing with Dietary Restrictions** — /guides/beijing-food-allergies-vegetarian-halal/
- **Tea and Souvenirs in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-tea-and-souvenirs/
- **Why the Restaurant Is Closed** — /guides/beijing-business-hours-maps-vs-dianping/
- **Eating in Beijing When Your Phone Dies** — /guides/beijing-eat-without-phone-cash-backup/
- **First Trip to China** — /guides/first-trip-china-classic-1-3-week-route/
- **14 Days in Southern China** — /guides/14-days-hong-kong-chongqing-chengdu-shenzhen-macau/
- **Beijing During Golden Week & Mid-Autumn Festival** — /guides/beijing-golden-week-mid-autumn-itinerary/
- **Beijing Itineraries** — /guides/beijing-3-weeks-30-days-56-days-itinerary/
- **Supplier Hunting in Shenzhen** — /guides/shenzhen-supplier-hunting-itinerary/
- **Beijing First-Timer Itinerary, Tailored to Where You're From** — /guides/beijing-itinerary-first-timer-uk-us-canada-australia/
- **Applying to Chinese Universities in Beijing** — /guides/applying-to-chinese-universities-beijing/
- **Choosing a VPN or VPS Protocol for a Long Stay in Beijing** — /guides/longstay-vpn-vps-protocol-choice/
- **Supplier Hunting in Shenzhen** — /guides/shenzhen-supplier-hunting-longstay-guide/
- **Using Reddit r/travelchina Wisely** — /guides/reddit-travelchina-etiquette-longstay/
- **Where to Verify Official Information Before and During Your Long Stay in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-official-information-sources-policy-verification/
- **Renting an Apartment in Beijing as a Foreign Student or Intern** — /guides/renting-apartment-beijing-foreign-students/
- **VPNs in China (2026)** — /guides/vpns-in-china-2026-short-vs-long-stays/
- **Beijing in Winter** — /guides/beijing-winter-travel-guide/
- **Where to Buy Party Decorations in Beijing, Shanghai, and Chongqing** — /guides/buying-party-decorations-beijing-shanghai-chongqing/
- **9 Nights in Shanghai** — /guides/shanghai-9-nights-suzhou-hangzhou-day-trips/
- **Driving in Beijing** — /guides/driving-in-beijing-foreigners-guide/
- **Dentists, Eye Tests and Routine Health Checks in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-dentists-eye-tests-health-checks-long-stay/
- **Beijing Subway for Seniors 70+** — /guides/beijing-subway-seniors-70-plus-tickets/
- **Gentle Four-Day Beijing Itinerary for Older Parents with Limited Stamina** — /guides/beijing-four-day-itinerary-senior-parents-limited-stamina/
- **Navigating Beijing with a Parent Who Speaks No Chinese and Has No Smartphone** — /guides/beijing-parent-no-phone-no-chinese/
- **Subway and Both Airports** — /guides/beijing-accessibility-subway-airports/
- **Visiting Guangzhou During Chinese New Year Week** — /guides/guangzhou-chinese-new-year-week-itinerary/
- **Surviving Chunyun** — /guides/surviving-chunyun-travel-tips/
- **Hong Kong to Guangzhou** — /guides/hong-kong-to-guangzhou-transport/
- **Guangzhou or Shanghai for a March Trip** — /guides/guangzhou-vs-shanghai-march/
- **Pixel Phones Without eSIM Hardware** — /guides/pixel-phones-no-esim-china-connectivity/
- **OnePlus Phones Without eSIM** — /guides/oneplus-phones-without-esim-china-connectivity/
- **Why Chinese Airline Apps Reject Foreign Accounts and Cards (and How to Work Around It)** — /guides/chinese-airline-apps-foreign-cards-workarounds/
- **Self-Driving in China** — /guides/self-driving-in-china-where-realistic/
- **Changing or Refunding Chinese Train Tickets When Your Plans Shift** — /guides/changing-refunding-chinese-train-tickets/
- **Booking Multiple High-Speed Rail Tickets in One Go** — /guides/booking-multiple-high-speed-rail-tickets/
- **How to Get Adjacent Seats for Your Group on Chinese High-Speed Rail** — /guides/adjacent-seats-chinese-high-speed-rail/
- **72 Hours in Beijing on Transit Without a Visa** — /guides/72-hours-transit-visa-free-beijing-great-wall/
- **Long-Stay Monthly Hotel Rates in Beijing's 'Beverly Hills' Area** — /guides/beijing-long-stay-monthly-hotel-rates-negotiation/
- **Monthly Apartments and Serviced Residences in Beijing** — /guides/monthly-apartments-serviced-residences-beijing/
- **Opening a Chinese Bank Account Without a Mainland Phone Number** — /guides/opening-chinese-bank-account-without-mainland-phone-number/
- **Rail Discounts and Senior Tickets in China Without a Chinese Bank Card** — /guides/rail-discounts-senior-tickets-no-chinese-bank-card/
- **Bringing a Folding Stool or Walking Stick into Beijing Museums and Attractions** — /guides/folding-stool-walking-stick-beijing-attractions/
- **QR Codes Without the Scams** — /guides/elderly-qr-payment-safety-beijing/
- **Requesting Wheelchair Assistance on Chinese Domestic Flights** — /guides/wheelchair-assistance-chinese-domestic-flights/
- **Travel Insurance With Pre-Existing Condition Coverage for Older Visitors to Beijing** — /guides/travel-insurance-pre-existing-conditions-older-visitors-beijing/
- **Bringing Medication into China** — /guides/bringing-medication-into-china-elderly-travellers/
- **Urgent Medical Care in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-urgent-medical-care-elderly-visitors/
- **Gentle Eating in Beijing** — /guides/soft-food-mild-flavour-dining-beijing-elderly/
- **Budget Hotels Near Beijing Railway Station & Chongwenmen** — /guides/budget-hotels-beijing-railway-station-chongwenmen/
- **Shenzhen Night Markets** — /guides/shenzhen-night-markets-guide/
- **Shenzhen After Dark** — /guides/shenzhen-after-dark-beyond-night-markets/
- **Normal Prices** — /guides/beijing-attraction-ticket-prices-guide/
- **Riding Neighbourhood and Community Minibuses in Chinese Cities** — /guides/community-minibuses-china/
- **Avoiding Fake Rickshaws and Unlicensed Taxis in Beijing** — /guides/avoiding-fake-rickshaws-unlicensed-taxis-beijing/
- **Avoiding Tourist Pricing and Surprise Surcharges in China** — /guides/avoiding-tourist-pricing-surcharges-china/
- **Getting Around Tianjin** — /guides/getting-around-tianjin-day-trip/
- **How to Avoid Missing a Train or Flight in China** — /guides/avoid-missing-train-flight-china/
- **Small-Group Tours in China** — /guides/small-group-tours-china-guide/
- **How to Avoid Fake Travel Websites and Booking Scams for Your China Trip** — /guides/avoid-fake-booking-sites-china/
- **Tax Refunds and Duty-Free in China** — /guides/china-tax-refund-duty-free-guide/
- **Which Apps Actually Work in China Without a VPN** — /guides/apps-that-work-in-china-without-vpn/
- **Dealing with Aggressive Street Vendors in China** — /guides/dealing-with-aggressive-street-vendors-china/
- **China Visa for Mexican Passport Holders** — /guides/china-visa-mexican-passport-holders/
- **Bringing Elderly Parents to China** — /guides/elderly-parents-family-visit-visa-registration/
- **Booking Wheelchair-Accessible and Near-Toilet Seats on Chinese High-Speed Rail** — /guides/china-hsr-accessible-seats-guide/
- **Universal Beijing Resort: Tickets, Metro & One-Day Plan** — /guides/universal-beijing-resort-guide/
- **Lost Your Passport in Beijing: Police Report, Embassy, New Visa** — /guides/beijing-lost-passport-what-to-do/
- **Public Toilets in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-public-toilets-guide/
- **Beijing's Great Wall Without a Tour** — /guides/great-wall-mutianyu-without-a-tour/
- **Haircuts, Nails and Grooming in Beijing** — /guides/haircuts-nails-grooming-beijing/
- **Gym Passes and Day Workouts in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-gym-passes-day-workouts/
- **Beijing West Railway Station** — /guides/beijing-west-station-lodging/
- **Driving in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-hotels-free-parking-driving/
- **Sleeping Before a 6am Flight From Beijing Daxing Airport** — /guides/daxing-airport-early-flight-where-to-sleep/
- **Beijing South Railway Station Layover** — /guides/beijing-south-station-layover-overnight-stay/
- **HuipinCang Outlet & Xihongmen Shopping** — /guides/huipincang-xihongmen-shopping-food-guide/
- **Staying on Beijing Metro Line 8** — /guides/line-8-wufutang-base-hutongs-centre/
- **Where to Stay in South Beijing** — /guides/south-beijing-fengtai-vs-daxing-where-to-stay/
- **Beijing travel times: how long things really take** — /guides/beijing-travel-times-how-long-things-take/
- **Watching Beijing Guo'an at the Workers' Stadium** — /guides/beijing-guoan-match-workers-stadium/
- **Laundry in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-laundry-guide-travellers/
- **Supermarkets and Grocery Shopping in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-grocery-shopping-foreigners-western-food/
- **Receiving and Sending Packages in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-receiving-packages-fengchao-cainiao/
- **Travelers' Diarrhea in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-travelers-diarrhea-guide/
- **Beijing to Hong Kong by High-Speed Rail** — /guides/beijing-to-hong-kong-high-speed-rail/
- **Buying or Repairing a Phone in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-phone-buying-repair-guide/
- **Jet Lag and Your First Day in Beijing** — /guides/jet-lag-first-day-beijing-plan/
- **Period Products and Women's Health Basics in Beijing** — /guides/period-products-womens-health-beijing-pharmacies/
- **Vaccinations Before Beijing** — /guides/vaccinations-before-beijing-trip/
- **Extending Your Stay in Beijing** — /guides/extend-stay-beijing-visa-extension-stay-permit/
- **What to Wear in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-what-to-wear-packing-guide/
- **China's M Visa for Short Business Trips** — /guides/china-m-business-visa-invitation-letter-guide/
- **Packing a Small First-Aid Kit for Beijing** — /guides/packing-first-aid-kit-beijing/
- **Do You Need a Visa for Beijing? A Plain-English Guide for Passport Holders Without Visa-Free Entry** — /guides/beijing-visa-guide-non-visa-free-passports/
- **Beijing Emergency Numbers** — /guides/beijing-emergency-numbers-who-to-call/
- **Trying Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing** — /guides/traditional-chinese-medicine-beijing-guide/
- **Where to Leave Your Bags in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-luggage-storage-guide/
- **Beijing Metro Security Queues at Peak Hours** — /guides/beijing-metro-security-queues-peak-hours/
- **Watching the National Flag-Raising Ceremony at Tiananmen Square** — /guides/tiananmen-flag-raising-ceremony-guide/
- **Buying Medicine in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-hospital-pharmacies-vs-street-pharmacies-foreigner/
- **Card Declined in Beijing** — /guides/foreign-card-declined-beijing-cash-plan/
- **Smoking, Drinking and Noise Rules** — /guides/beijing-smoking-drinking-noise-rules/
- **Lost Something in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-lost-property-what-to-do/
- **Can You Drive in China as a Visitor? Guided Great Wall & Countryside Drives Explained** — /guides/guided-driving-experience-great-wall-foreigners/
- **Beijing's Vintage & Flea Market Scene** — /guides/beijing-panjiayuan-flea-market-guide/
- **Working Remotely in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-coworking-cafes-remote-work/
- **Reading a Chinese Menu in Beijing** — /guides/reading-chinese-menus-in-beijing/
- **Birdwatching in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-birdwatching-guide/
- **Overcharged in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-overcharged-how-to-complain/
- **S2 Commuter Train to Badaling** — /guides/s2-train-to-badaling-guide/
- **Ordering Food Delivery in Beijing with Meituan and Ele.me as a Foreigner** — /guides/beijing-food-delivery-meituan-eleme-foreigners/
- **Overnight Sleeper Trains from Beijing** — /guides/beijing-overnight-sleeper-trains/
- **Beijing in Summer: Heat, Humidity and Mosquitoes** — /guides/beijing-summer-heat-survival-guide/
- **Embassies and Consulates in Beijing** — /guides/embassies-consulates-beijing-what-they-can-do/
- **Water in Beijing** — /guides/beijing-drinking-water-guide/
- **Cancelled or Delayed China High-Speed Train? How to Get Your Refund or Compensation** — /guides/high-speed-rail-refund-delay-compensation/
- **Beijing Movie Theatres for Foreigners** — /guides/beijing-movie-theatres-foreigners/
- **Moving to Beijing for Work** — /guides/beijing-work-visa-z-work-permit/
- **SIM Cards and eSIM for Under-18s in Beijing** — /guides/sim-card-esim-for-minors-under-18/
- **Beijing Cat Cafés and Animal Encounters** — /guides/beijing-cat-cafes-animal-encounters/
- **Mental Health Support in English in Beijing** — /guides/mental-health-support-english-beijing/
- **Getting Vaccinated in Beijing** — /guides/getting-vaccinated-in-beijing/
- **Buying Prescription Glasses and Contact Lenses in Beijing** — /guides/buying-prescription-glasses-contact-lenses-beijing/
- **Great Wall With Limited Mobility** — /guides/great-wall-limited-mobility/
- **Home Broadband in a Beijing Rental** — /guides/home-broadband-beijing-rental-setup/
- **Beijing Hotel Check-In and Your Room** — /guides/beijing-hotel-check-in-what-to-expect/
- **Hiring an Ayi (Housekeeper) in Beijing** — /guides/hiring-an-ayi-housekeeper-beijing/

## Where to stay — both welcome foreign guests

Both KOULING hotels accept Visa, Mastercard and PayPal, and sit steps from a subway line:

## Where to stay

**KOULING Ruiyue Hotel** — 5m from Guogongzhuang Metro Station · 9.6/10 · US$26  
View hotel: https://12001.net/hotels/ruiyue/

KOULING Ruiyue Hotel — 5 metres from Guogongzhuang Metro (Line 9 / Fangshan Line), rated 9.6/10, rooms from US$26. A hotel used to overseas guests that handles passport registration at check-in.

## Where to stay

**KOULING Hotel Beijing Donggaodi** — 7 min walk to Wufutang Metro Station (Line 8) · 9.4/10 · US$19  
View hotel: https://12001.net/hotels/donggaodi/

KOULING Hotel Beijing Donggaodi — 7-minute walk to Wufutang Metro (Line 8), rated 9.4/10, rooms from US$19. Free laundry and parking, two-bedroom family rooms, and a front desk that regularly checks in foreign guests.

## A note on accuracy

- **Re-check volatile facts before you travel** — Fares, opening hours, and visa-eligible country lists change — always confirm against official sources (National Immigration Administration, airlines, hotels) before you fly.
- **This page is a hub, not the law** — Treat our guides as practical starting points; official notices and your embassy's advice take priority.

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Source: https://12001.net/guides/foreign-guest-info-center/  
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