Beijing, the undulating metropolis of China, would take many lifetimes to fully explore and understand. Home to numerous monuments of great cultural or historic merit, Beijing is a must-visit destination for most travelers. Starting from Phnom Penh, you can simply book Cambodia flight tickets to Beijing to visit the China’s capital.

Flights from Phnom Penh to Beijing

Prices for flights from Phnom Penh to Beijing are around $404 with average flight duration of 7 hours and 20 minutes. October is the time when most ticket fares drop down, meaning there will be many cheap flights from Phnom Penh to Beijing available in this month.

Cambodia Angkor Air – one of the highly reputable operators serving this route, frequently offers the best deals for flights from Beijing to Phnom Penh and vice versa. Currently the airline offers cheap flights from Phnom Penh to Beijing which cost only $210. The promotion is available on its website and valid until 31 March 2018.

Best time to visit Beijing

Summer (June to August) is considered the peak season, when hotels rates usually go up and the Great Wall groans under the weight of thick crowds. This is also the hottest season in the year. In Winter (December to February), the weather is very cold and there may be snow outside. Due to the severe weather in these months, many hotels will offer substantial discounts on room rates. Therefore, the best times to visit Beijing are autumn (September and November) and spring (March to May), which bring clear skies, mild temperatures, and resplendent flora.

Beijing Transportation

Subway

Beijing subway system is modern, safe, cheap and easy to use. Although often crowded, subway is the fastest way to get around the center city area. Fares vary from 3 CNY to 8 CNY (less than $1.5), depending on the distance traveled.

Bus

Buses are the cheapest way to get around Beijing. With a fleet of over 25,000 buses, you can get to almost anywhere by bus. However, they are difficult for non-Chinese speakers and often very crowded. A bus ride should cost between 1 CNY and 2 CNY (less than $0.3).

Taxis

Taxis are plentiful, clean and cheap. However, be noticed that most drivers do not speak or read English, so make sure you always have the name of your destinations written in Chinese. Beijing taxis runs on meter and the starting fee is at 10 CNY (about $1.6).

Bicycle

Bicycling is one of the best and funniest ways to get around Beijing. It is safe, healty, convenient, economical and environmentally friendly. Almost every road has a bike lane. Bike rental per day is around 50 CNY (around $7.5).