Where can I buy Yikatong?
Where can I buy Yikatong?
Where to Buy & Top Up Yikatong Card
- Customer Service Center of all subway stations.
- Ticket windows of the Airport Express Train: T3: 06:20 – 22:50; T2: 06:35 – 23:10 (also for card-return service)
- Transportation Smart Card Service Centers:
- The following branches of Agricultural Bank of China in Beijing, 09:00 – 16:00:
How much does the subway cost in Beijing?
It’s cheap! It costs 3 yuan to travel the shortest distance on one line, 9 yuan for the longest journey on one line, and 25 yuan for the Airport Express line.
How much does it cost to visit the Forbidden City?
Low Season(November 1st – March 31st)
| Low Season | Main Entrance | Treasure Gallery |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (19-59) | $7.99 | $1.99 |
| Seniors(60+) | $6.99 | $1.99 |
| Teenagers(7-18) | $6.99 | $1.99 |
| Chindren(0-6) | Free | Free |
How many days is enough in Beijing?
Most visitors spend 3-4 days in Beijing which is kind of the best compromise when you take time, budget and number of attractions into consideration. If you only have 3 days, make good use of time then you will cover and have a memorable tour of all the top attractions.
Where can I use Yikatong card in Beijing?
Beijing Yikatong is applicable for all Beijing subway lines, public city buses, and Beijing airport express train. Besides, you can also use it to pay for goods at some designated supermarkets, long distance bus lines as expressways in Beijing presently.
When did the Yikatong smart card come out?
Yikatong was introduced at the end of 2003 on Beijing subway Line 13 and certain bus routes after smart card pilot projects proved successful. Yikatong initially was not widely adopted by commuters due to its limited usefulness, relatively high deposit and limited availability.
Do you need a Yikatong to take S2 train in Beijing?
When taking S2 trains in Beijing, there has to be at least 16 yuan credit on the card to enter the station. Once a Yikatong is lost, a new card will be issued rather than issuing another card with the same number. The Yikatong must be activated for use again if it hasn’t been topped up for more than 2 years.
How many Yikatong points are there in Beijing?
Short-term cards can be shared by different people. The pass becomes invalid automatically once it exceeds its usage or its valid date. There are about 1,400 designated points in Beijing where you can buy a Yikatong or get a refund for it.
