Your trip, made easier
Beijing, ChinaEN
NI HAO, TRAVELER 你好

A little prep. A lot of Beijing.

Your essentials, all in one pocket. Let’s make this trip a good one.

GO WITH
CONFIDENCE
BEIJING RIGHT NOW
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Temple of Heaven · 天坛

Your pocket toolkit 4 essentials

Prep now. Thank yourself later.

Useful travel services

Choose what works for your trip.
Airalo

China eSIM

Check device compatibility, China coverage, data allowance and roaming instructions.

Visit provider Trip.com

Beijing stays & experiences

Explore hotels, Palace Museum tours and Great Wall trips. Check the exact inclusions and cancellation terms.

Visit provider China Railway 12306

Book a train

Use the official English railway booking site. Have your passport details ready.

Visit provider

Bookings and payments happen with the provider. Check their current prices, terms and availability.

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Discover Beijing · Pocket cheat sheet

Ambulance: 120 · Police: 110 · Fire: 119 · Immigration: 12367

Before you explore

Carry your passport, a backup payment card and a little RMB cash.

Save your hotel address in Chinese, offline maps and onward tickets.

Palace Museum: reserve 7 days ahead at 20:00 Beijing time. Enter via Meridian Gate (午门).

240-hour transit: check eligible nationality, a third-country/region route, confirmed onward tickets and designated ports. Immigration decides entry.

Words that help

师傅，请打表，谢谢。
Please use the meter.

请带我去故宫午门入口，谢谢。
Take me to the Palace Museum entrance, Meridian Gate.

请带我去首都机场T3航站楼，国际出发，谢谢。
Capital Airport, Terminal 3 - international departures.

我对花生严重过敏。请不要放花生或花生油。
I have a severe peanut allergy. No peanuts or peanut oil.

请避免交叉接触，使用干净的锅和餐具。
Please avoid cross-contact. Use clean utensils.

我不舒服，请帮我拨打120，叫救护车。
I feel unwell. Please call an ambulance: 120.

请帮我拨打110，叫警察。
Please call the police: 110.

请问洗手间在哪里？
Where is the toilet?

请问可以付现金吗？
Can I pay cash?

请说慢一点，谢谢。
Can you speak more slowly?

Official sources: en.nia.gov.cn · ticket.dpm.org.cn · Checked 14 September 2026