Beijing travel card extends to Tianjin and Hebei
March 27, 2009 Filed under News u can use
Tianjin is attracting more Beijing tourists on weekends as its traffic improves.
By Zhang Dongya
As many as 15 attractions in Tianjin and eight in Hebei Province were added to the Beijing travel card, which brings a total of 58 scenic areas to the package. More attractions are expected to be included, the number of which is expected to reach a hundred by year-end.
With the purchase of the travel card, a person can visit all 58 places for free within the year, as many times as desired.
The annual travel pass was issued last December, featuring 35 tourist spots in the city including Fenghangling Nature Park in Haidian District and Kangxi Prairie in Yanqing County. Most of the destinations are on the city outskirts.
Last month, eight areas were added to the list, including Shengfang Ancient Town and Exhibition Hall for Folk Collections in Langfang, Hebei Province.
Last Saturday, another 15 places in Tianjin, including the Memorial Hall of Liang Qichao, made it in.
The card costs 100 yuan in Beijing and 130 yuan in Tianjin. People need to present an ID and a photograph upon purchase. Students and citizens older than 60, who hold the required certification, can enjoy a special price of 60 yuan. Foreigners need to take their passport and a photograph.
The card is non-transferable and cannot be returned, exchanged or replaced if it gets lost. The travel cards will go on sale by April 30, and are valid till December 31.
Instructions for using the card, including its online purchase service, are only available in Chinese. For more information, call 8010 6587.
Ways to buy the card:
1.Purchase online by filling out the form on the Web site bjlynp.com/dingpiao.aspx
2.Purchase at the following offices:
Where: 101, Jia 99, Fuyou Lu, Xicheng District
Tel: 6601 6592
Getting there: Take Bus 14 to Lingjing Hutong Dongkou stop
Where: Building 10, Shiliuyuan Xiaoqu Nan Li, Zhaogongkou Qiaonan, Nansanhuan, Fengtai District
Tel: 8666 7274
Getting there: Take Subway Line 5 to Songjiazhuang Station
3.They are also available at Tuanjiehu Park, Ritan Park, Haidian Park and the Zhongguancun Book Building.
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