Welcome to Beijing, where ancient imperial history meets a rapidly modernising metropolis. Whether you're exploring centuries-old hutongs or wandering the vast Forbidden City, staying connected is essential. With a JamboSim eSIM, you bypass local internet restrictions and keep all your favourite apps working smoothly from the moment you land. 🏮
Beijing has two massive airports: Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX). From PEK, the Airport Express train gets you to Dongzhimen station in about 30 minutes for 25 RMB. If you fly into the futuristic Daxing airport, take the Daxing Airport Express to Caoqiao station; it takes 20 minutes and costs 35 RMB. Both connect seamlessly to the city's vast subway network. Taxis are available, but ensure you have your hotel's address written in Chinese to show the driver.
The Beijing Subway is fast, incredibly cheap, and easy to navigate with English signs. Fares start at just 3 RMB. Try to avoid rush hours if you value personal space. DiDi is the local ride-hailing equivalent of Uber and has a great English interface. Shared bicycles are hugely popular; you can unlock them via Alipay. Just remember, Google Maps struggles here, so rely on Apple Maps or Baidu Maps to find your way around.
Public Wi-Fi is everywhere in Beijing, but there’s a catch: you often need a Chinese phone number to receive a login code. Plus, local Wi-Fi sits behind the Great Firewall, blocking apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Google. With a JamboSim eSIM, your data roams via an overseas network. This means your favourite social media and messaging apps keep working automatically without needing extra tools or VPNs. Just enable data roaming and you're good to go.
Cash is almost obsolete in Beijing. You will need to link a foreign credit card to Alipay or WeChat Pay before you arrive. It’s the easiest way to pay for everything from street food to subway rides. Also, book major attractions like the Forbidden City well in advance, as tickets sell out days ahead. Lastly, always carry your physical passport, as you'll need it for entry checks at many tourist sites and even some subway stations.
Download these essential apps before you arrive to navigate Beijing like a pro.
Our China country plan covers all of Beijing and mainland China. If you're visiting other Asian countries on the same trip, an Asia regional plan is a great choice.
Yes. Install your eSIM before you fly, and simply turn on data roaming when you land. You'll connect to a local network automatically.
We partner with top Chinese networks like China Mobile and China Unicom to ensure you have reliable, fast coverage everywhere from the Forbidden City to the Great Wall.
It's easy. Just buy a top-up package through the JamboSim app or website, and your data allowance will update automatically.
