Beijing route: Daxing Airport to Houhai Bar Street
This 68.9 km route through Beijing connects Daxing International Airport to the city's vibrant neighborhoods, passing through Daxing District and the lively Houhai Bar street. The 44-minute journey showcases Beijing's blend of modern infrastructure and traditional culture, concluding with an authentic Peking Duck dining experience.
- Distance
- 68.9 km
- Duration
- 13 h 46 min
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Daxing International Airport
- End
- Peking Duck
- Stops
- 4
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Daxing International Airport — Beijing's second international airport and the world's largest single-structure airport terminal
- Daxing District — Modern district south of Beijing showcasing the futuristic Daxing International Airport and contemporary urban development blending tradition with innovation.
- Houhai Bar street — Lakeside bar and nightlife district
- Peking Duck — Signature Beijing dish featuring roasted duck with crispy skin served with thin pancakes, sweet sauce, and vegetables—an essential culinary tradition since the Ming Dynasty.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- From Daxing International Airport (60 km away), take the high-speed train to Sihui station on Beijing Metro Line 10. Train travels at 160 km/h and is smooth and comfortable.
- Tip
- Beijing Metro has 27 lines and 836 km in length—the world's longest subway system. You can choose between cool or cold air-conditioned cars.
- Timing
- Book Forbidden City tickets at least a week in advance. Tickets cost $3 on WeChat (most affordable) or $20 on American websites.
- Avoid
- Tiananmen Square has extensive security checkpoints. Avoid bringing cameras or recording equipment; security may confiscate or require storage. Book reservations through your hotel.
- Transport
- Taxis to the Great Wall cost about 160 RMB ($22) for a 1-hour ride via DD app. Allow time to wait for good rates. From the entrance, take a shuttle bus or walk 15 minutes.
- Timing
- The Badaling section of the Great Wall is most accessible but most crowded. Expect 1.5+ hours in line for cable cars and large crowds on the wall itself.
- Food
- Try xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) in the hutongs area—they come with a straw to suck the soup from inside before eating the dumpling.
- Food
- Peking Duck is a must-try authentic local cuisine in Beijing. Several restaurants serve this dish.
- Tip
- Visit South Luogu Lane hutongs neighborhood for traditional architecture dating back 740+ years. Features narrow alleyways and gray-tiled courtyard homes.
- Tip
- 798 Art Zone is a 25-minute drive from city center. Former 50-year-old decommissioned military factory converted into galleries, design studios, and upscale restaurants.
- Tip
- Summer Palace is vast—you can spend a whole day exploring. Central Kunming Lake covers 2.2 km² and is man-made.
Video on this route
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