2024-09-03 21:57:31
Friends from different countries in the world land at Beijing International Airport, immediately take the subway to Tiantan Park, download the BEIJING PASS and buy tickets to visit the Central Axis, then take a bus to Qianmen to they try the authentic Beijing cuisine, finally they arrive again by subway to the shopping street “Wanfujin” to shop. There is no need to pay cash for all this, because the “BEIJING PASS” card will do for them.
In response to the differences in the payment habits of foreign tourists coming to China and the need to explore the rich cultural and tourism experiences, on July 31, Beijing launched the “BEIJING PASS” card for the guests of the capital for the first time. The card has many options, such as for example, transportation and travel, cultural and tourist attractions and supermarket shopping, providing guests from all over the world with a new experience of “silky smooth checkout”.
With the well-planned expansion of the visa-free regime for people from other countries, the number of tourists arriving in China continues to increase. According to data released by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, from January to June this year, the capital received 1,658,200 inbound tourists, an increase of 245.6% year-on-year, with some popular tourist attractions seeing foreign tourists are already 30% of the total number of visitors. The first batch of “BEIJING PASS” cards were put on sale at airports, railway stations and other entry and exit points to meet the daily card payment habits of foreign tourists and solve their difficulties in using local mobile payments, broadcast by Radio China.
Currently, foreign tourists entering Beijing can purchase the card or apply for a refund at Beijing and Daxing Airports, Beijing Railway Station, South Railway Station and other 15 major transport hubs in the capital with valid documents. In addition, they can load their card at 490 stops on the 27 lines of the Beijing Metro through service windows or designated self-service devices, or load their card online through the “SilkPass” app to top up their balance at any time.
Canadian tourist Kuen said: “I have never met such a convenient card before, it greatly optimizes my travel, I no longer need to stand in line to buy a ticket every time, which greatly facilitates my travel.”
In addition to being convenient for purchases and loading in a variety of ways, the card can be used throughout the country, providing more options for foreign tourists to pay. Foreigners holding a “BEIJING PASS” card can not only buy tickets at 30 famous tourist attractions in Beijing and spend money at 20 authorized supermarkets, but also use public transportation in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanjing and other major tourist cities. in China.
The map design is also very beautiful. Kuen also says, “The design of the card is very attractive, especially the Great Wall of China printed on it, which gives me a more intuitive idea of Chinese culture.” The first batch of “BEIJING PASS” standard series cards have 3 models, the front sides of which the Great Wall of China, the Temple of Heaven and a collection of cultural items of China are respectively printed. In the future, “BEIJING PASS” cards with traditional folding fan, intangible cultural heritage clothing buttons, as well as cultural relics, giant panda and other elements of traditional Chinese culture will also be offered.
“The BEIJING PASS card is very beautiful and has a special cultural significance, we plan to bring it back to our hometown as a souvenir and share it with our friends,” said Ramiz from Syria.
In the future, the scope of services of the “BEIJING PASS” card will be gradually expanded and the level of payment services will be improved, so that foreign tourists can travel more conveniently, pay smoothly, enjoy life and have a pleasant walk. in China.