Beijing Taxis: WTF-level Expensive!
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It's definitely expensive. I checked Didi and decided against it. Turns out, Didi's prices were also much higher than I anticipated.
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Eventually, I just found other options too much hassle, so I ended up taking taxis every day. The only downside was the traffic.
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Go with Didi!!!! Opt for their fixed-price rides!!! Otherwise, stick to the subway.
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It was my first time taking a taxi; after that, I switched to public transport.
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Well, it's a first-tier city, so prices are probably second only to Shanghai and Shenzhen. Of course, it's still much cheaper than Hong Kong. For the driver, a distance like yours is considered a pretty good fare.
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I've only ever used public transport in other first-tier cities; this was my first time taking a taxi.
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Traffic jams are common, and the attractions are quite spread out.
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I didn't take taxis to the tourist spots, just for getting around the city center.
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Exactly. That's why taking taxis in other places feels like a breeze – not only are they cheaper, but you often don't hit traffic either.
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True, but the Beijing subway is incredibly convenient. I've been relying on it for getting around these past few days.