Blog Tag - Commute

Beijing Holds Record for Longest Commutes, Again
In the 2023 "Commuting Report" survey on China's major cities, Beijing once again stood out with the longest average commute time, clocking in at a...
4 Reasons Why Cycling in Beijing Is Way Nicer Than You Think
I love cycling. It’s fun. It’s good exercise. Second only to walking, it’s the best way to get to know the geography of a city and – depending where...
Beijing Ranks Highest in China for Average Commute Times
A survey taken this year has revealed Beijing has the longest average commute time out of 100 Chinese cities, with an average of 48.1 minutes. While...
Beijing Bunker: "I Need a Proper Vacation After All This. It Has Been Stressful!"
As Beijing enters its fifth week in self-quarantine, the stories of how people have been dealing with the coronavirus outbreak – by staying, leaving...
The 5 People You Meet on the Beijing Metro
I’ve been riding the subway more. I don’t know why. I’ve never before been particularly masochistic nor do I generally enjoy close physical contact...
Make Your Commute Count by Keeping Your Brain Active
Let’s face it, Beijing is huge. Like, really, really large.  If you can make it somewhere in under an hour, consider it a personal achievement. And...
Beijingers Face China's Longest Average Commute
We thought this story might be a bit easier to take on a Saturday, when most people are not heading to work. But Beijingers spend more time traveling...
Merry Christmas! Beijing Subway Fares to Change on Dec 28
After declaring public transport prices would rise before the end of this year, the municipal government has kept us on pins and needles regarding...
Charge Your iPhone: Beijing Subway Commuters Average 97 Minutes Per Day
Beijing subway commuters face an average daily travel time of 97 minutes, China Daily reported Monday. With surface travel times potentially even...
Beijing Subway Fares May Double: Reports
Beijing Subway fares are still set to rise, we still don't know when, we still don't know by how much, but it looks like the increase will be at...
Station to Station: Taking the Bus in Beijing
Given Beijing’s perpetual gridlock, cycling or taking the subway are the best ways to ensure that you arrive on time. That being said, newcomers...
News You Might Have Missed: Possibilities Over Visas, Food and Commutes
While you enjoy the long weekend, here are some of the latest things that may be happening in Beijing – from visa issues to toxins in food to the...