So our trip is approaching and we are very much looking forward to it.

Our first stop is Beijing where I have a tour arranged for a couple of days and some free time. We are staying at the Conrad and Mrs m3red wants to visit the pearl market and we both quite fancy going to Ghost street where there seems to be some good bars.

On google maps it appears that it's quicker and possible easier to get a taxi to those places from the Conrad. Can the members of this board please let me know if the reality is that the subway will be easier despite some walking and some changes if lines? I was wondering how bad the traffic is generally and how expensive the taxis are in Beijing?

Many thanks all.

M3red