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Landing in Beijing Capital International airport Terminal 3 at 2pm on Sunday Oct 5th, can anyone advise please as to the best station to get to for easy access to hotel on Nanheyan main st Dongcheng? I understand we take the airport express to Dongzhimen station first, but i am confused from there on, if anyone could advise i would be grateful, thank you.

When you land at Beijing Capital International Airport Terminal 3 at 2 pm, the easiest way to reach a hotel on Nanheyan Main Street, Dongcheng District, is to use the Airport Express in combination with the Beijing Subway.

Here is a step-by-step guide:

  • Take the Airport Express from Terminal 3. This line goes directly to Dongzhimen Station.
  • At Dongzhimen, transfer to Line 2 (Inner Circle Line) of the Beijing Subway.
  • Travel southbound on Line 2 for one stop to Jianguomen Station or, depending on your exact hotel location, you may stay on Line 2 to Hepingmen Station.
  • From the nearest station, it is usually easiest to take a short taxi or Didi ride to your hotel on Nanheyan Main Street, as some streets in Dongcheng are pedestrian-friendly and subway exits may not be immediately close to the hotel.

Alternative option if you prefer fewer transfers:

  • Take the Airport Express to Dongzhimen, then transfer to Line 13 to Xizhimen, then transfer to Line 2 southbound. However, this adds extra travel time and is less direct.
  • Another simple approach is to take a taxi or Didi directly from the airport to your hotel. It will take around 45-60 minutes depending on traffic on a Sunday afternoon. This may be slightly more expensive but avoids subway transfers with luggage.

Tips:

  • Make sure to have your hotel address written in Chinese characters for taxi drivers.
  • Airport Express tickets can be purchased at the station or through vending machines.
  • Subway maps and apps like “Baidu Maps” or “Metro Beijing” are very helpful for navigating transfers.

Overall, the combination of Airport Express to Dongzhimen and a short taxi ride from the nearest subway station is the most convenient and manageable option, especially if you have luggage and are unfamiliar with Beijing's subway system.

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