Last month saw a monster traffic jam stretching at least 120kms and sticking at least 10,000 vehicles from Inner Mongolia to Beijing. Some China Tours especially Beijing Tours affect a great deal. China is really a good place for travel. But China traffic, especially Beijing and Shanghai such international metropolises, the traffic problems really drive us crazy. How dare the traffic problems could destroy your good mood for travelling? Let me give your some tips. Just like Eminem sang, we are not afraid!
1. Try to stagger the working hours. During that time, the traffic jam is everywhere: Second Ring Road, Third Ring Road, even the underground. Do not try the No.1, No.5, and Batong line. Even you can’t get on the train. I took the Batong line at 8am last week. I didn’t get on until the fifth train came by. Although I made it finally, trust me, it’s totally uncomfortable. But I did see lots of foreign tourists enjoy the squeeze. They laughed and shoot pictures about that. I have to say maybe it’s a kind of life experience. And its grandness is definitely typical Chinese culture.
2. Rent a Chinese traditional bicycle. I promise that it’s really cool. It’s not common in Beijing now. Only the foreign tourists or old Beijingers use it. Let’s think about it. You won’t worry about the traffic congestion. Leave them alone. You can stop anywhere anytime if you want. Most importantly, you will be closer to the scenery. That’s the essence of trip. Besides, bicycle riding is also a sport. Just jump off the car and come back into nature’s arms. You will find everything is so different in your new view. Renting a bike is really cheap. It’s about 30-40 RMB per day. Per hour is also available.
3. Find something in the night. You don’t have to hang out in the daytime. Beijing has two favorite bar streets: Sanlitun and Houhai. They are really cool places. I knew Houhai a lot. It’s a nice place for a cool beer. Besides it’s got a really good view of the view, especially in the late night. You can boat in the night. You would be calm and reposed, totally. Foreign tourists always flock to go there. You would make some new friends. Sanlitun is close to the embassy area. Many white collars and young folks also love it. There are some of the most popular clubs, which you shouldn’t miss. Don’t worry. It’s easy to grab a taxi. Then it’s perfect.
4. Keep an eye on the highway condition. You can watch the BTV-9 news or listen to the FM103.9. I’m not sure if your phone’s GPRS system may help you. Search on-line and find which road is under repair. The information can be got in advance. The last thing, make a Chinese friend, he will tell you which road’s condition is a disaster all-time.
5. All the preparations are done. You’ve already become an expert about China traffic. Congratulations. Just one more question. What is the essential thing in your bag? Money? Cell phone? No. It should be a book. Why, you maybe wonder. I want to tell you that it will never be 100% sure on China traffic. Even you’ve got all the preparations; you will be stuck in the traffic jam for some reasons. Doing some reading is the best way to kill the time. C’est la vie. Sometimes life just likes a traffic jam. You can’t change the fact, but you can change your attitude toward the fact.
Well, good luck for your Beijing trip. Actually choose one of the proper Beijing Hotels is half done. Because you won’t have to waste too much time.
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