Originally Posted by
Jonesdds
by pickup point I mean where drivers pick up, I’m using Blacklane so assume a meet and greet situation, is that what I can expect in China?
If Blacklane doesn't have people who stand outside of the exit holding up a sign with your name, you're better off using a taxi or a hotel car (almost all of the hotel car services do the sign thing).
return is a Saturday so assume no rush hour then. What’s a best case scenario to airport?
I'll go with 40 minutes as a best case scenario.
few more questions.
1. Planning to go to Mutianyu area of Great Wall on a Friday from Grand Hyatt. Asked hotel about transportation by private car, $325 with their car(no!) and about $134 for arranged ride. I assume I’d be safer having them arrange but maybe not? Thoughts?
We have threads on this specific topic. I'm inclined to say Y700. The problem with our threads is that many drivers change careers after a year or so (i.e. their contact info might be useless). That having been said, we have the means to get current info.
2. My plan is on arrival maybe walk around when get to hotel, possibly to Tiannemen square. Next morning Great Wall, possibly forbidden city in afternoon. The car services say 8 hours so if 1.5 hrs each way to Great Wall 5 hrs to be there. That seems like way to much. What should I plan for? I’m in decent shape plan to walk around and photograph. I assume I can get food, water at the Great Wall?
Please see our"one day in Beijing" thread; this won't get you to the Great Wall, but is a drill I've done 200+ times
3. If I’m back at 2 or 3 what would Be a good place to visit for a short while? I’d plan to do the Forbidden City the morning I leave, 9-1. Enough time?
Great Leap Brewery
4. Booked the Grand Hyatt “Made in China” restaurant for Peking duck. I’m thinking I’m not adventurous enough to hit one of the places in the Beijing known for it, and on my own. Am I making a big mistake?
While we all have different tastes, Made in China is my personal favorite. And, since you're staying at the GH, it's a no brainer for you.