DiDi ride-hailing offers the most flexible transport from Beijing to Mutianyu, costing about 215 CNY each way with about 1 hour travel time in the morning. Tour buses and public transport require more planning.
Every foreigner in China must register their accommodation with local police within 24 hours. Hotels handle this automatically; for homestays, you must register yourself. Learn the process, documents, and common mistakes.
Some hotels in China turn away foreign guests because they lack registration equipment, not because of legal restrictions. Learn why this happens and how to find foreigner-friendly accommodations.
This guide explains which VPN services travelers report working in China, how reliability varies by city, and how to prepare for firewall crackdown periods.
This guide explains the three visa-free entry options for foreign travelers visiting China, which countries qualify, and how to use the 72-hour and 144-hour transit policies.
US citizens can enter China without a visa through the 240-hour transit exemption policy. This guide explains how American travelers can use this visa-free transit option by flying from one country to China and exiting to a different region like Hong Kong or Macau.