Transportation
Catching Beijing’s Subway Just Got a Lot Easier for Tourists
- Chinese capital introduces credit card tap-and-go turnstiles
- Move is latest step to rebuild inbound tourism sector
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Navigating Beijing’s sprawling subway network has just become easier for foreign tourists with the introduction of credit-card enabled “tap-and-go” turnstiles.
From last Friday, overseas issued credit cards like MasterCard and Visa can be used to pay for subway trips in the capital, marking an increase in convenience for international visitors who previously had to grapple with vending machines to purchase tickets.