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Parents might be nervous if traveling with baby in a different country for a layover tour from the airport, since there are lots of concerns to be considered during Beijing layover tour from airport transit.
Visa
24/144-hours free visa application procedure, please check here.
Currency
If you would like to do a layover tour from Beijing airport, we advise you to exchange some cash in advance or exchange a small amount of RMB at banks of Beijing airport.
Transportation
Taxi
On the outside of Beijing airport, there are many taxies to take. Price varies from where and when you are going.
Subway
There are subways from T2 and T3 to the downtown area(Sanyuanqiao Station and Dongzhimen Station), around 10 minutes per switch. Price for each way is about $4. It’s very convenient to visit some attractions in the city center of Beijing.
Bus
We don’t advise to take bus when you are traveling with baby or kids, the transportation might be terrible and difficult to get to attractions you want to visit. Please choose the most accessible way according to kid’s condition.
Weather
Before you start your Beijing layover tour, remember to check the weather first. It might be cool in the early morning and evening even in summer.
Hotel
Please write your hotel name, address and hotel contact number in Chinese characters on a paper, so that you can ask people or driver how to get there. Save the address on your google map as well.
Additional List
1. Stroller/baby back/front harness
One of them would save much energy if you are going to visit Beijing during the layover tour. But for Great Wall part, we don’t advise stroller since it’s pretty uneven and needs to trek a long time. Recommend Mutianyu Great Wall layover tour for parents, well-preserved and less steep, take the round-way cable car and slide down by toboggan with much fun and easy to save energy.
2. Dry and wet wipes
It will help you a lot when cleaning dirty hands or sweat. Many places don’t provide toilet paper or napkins in China.
3. Baby personal hygiene products
As you know, towels in hotel are reusable. For baby’s health, please bring their shower gel, brush, towel and bath towel.
4. Purchase some liquid food for baby
5. Don’t drink tap water, prepare a vacuum cup or buy bottled water
6. Bring baby favorite milk power
7. Medication
Take a list of medication you are taking or family member is taking, translate to simplified Chinese just in case emergency.
Got Question & Quick Answer
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