How to navigate Beijing
  • 1. What is the primary language spoken in Beijing?
A) Japanese
B) Mandarin Chinese
C) Cantonese
D) English
  • 2. What is the most common form of payment in Beijing?
A) Bartering
B) Credit Cards
C) Mobile Payment (Alipay/WeChat Pay)
D) Traveler's Checks
  • 3. Which app is most useful for navigation in Beijing?
A) Baidu Maps
B) Yandex Maps
C) Apple Maps
D) Google Maps
  • 4. What is the name of Beijing's subway system?
A) Capital Metro
B) Forbidden City Line
C) Beijing Metro Rail
D) Beijing Subway
  • 5. During rush hour, which mode of transportation is generally fastest?
A) Subway
B) Taxi
C) Car
D) Bus
  • 6. What color are the Beijing taxi cabs?
A) Blue
B) Red
C) White
D) Yellow and Green
  • 7. What is the Forbidden City also known as?
A) The Dragon Palace
B) The Palace Museum
C) The Temple of Heaven
D) The Emperor's Home
  • 8. What is the official currency of China?
A) Dollar
B) Yen
C) Euro
D) Renminbi (RMB)
  • 9. Which popular tourist attraction is located northwest of central Beijing?
A) Tiananmen Square
B) Wangfujing Street
C) Summer Palace
D) Temple of Heaven
  • 10. What is the name of the main international airport serving Beijing?
A) Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
B) Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
C) Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
D) Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
  • 11. What is the name of the newer international airport serving Beijing?
A) Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
B) Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
C) Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
D) Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
  • 12. What does 'Ni hao' mean?
A) Thank you
B) Goodbye
C) Hello
D) Excuse me
  • 13. What does 'Xie xie' mean?
A) Thank you
B) You're welcome
C) Hello
D) Goodbye
  • 14. What is a 'Hutong'?
A) A public park
B) A traditional alleyway
C) A modern skyscraper
D) A type of dumpling
  • 15. What is the main ingredient in Peking Duck?
A) Pork
B) Chicken
C) Duck
D) Beef
  • 16. What is the 'Jing-A' referring to?
A) A popular craft beer company
B) A famous opera house
C) A government organization
D) A traditional tea ceremony
  • 17. Where is Tiananmen Square located?
A) In the center of Beijing
B) Outside the city limits
C) Next to the Summer Palace
D) Near the airport
  • 18. When is the best time to visit Beijing?
A) Summer
B) Anytime is fine
C) Spring or Autumn
D) Winter
  • 19. What is a 'Siheyuan'?
A) A type of bicycle
B) A popular tourist souvenir
C) A traditional Chinese musical instrument
D) A traditional courtyard house
  • 20. Which direction does line 1 of the Beijing subway generally run?
A) Northeast-Southwest
B) East-West
C) Northwest-Southeast
D) North-South
  • 21. What type of food is typically found on Wangfujing Snack Street?
A) Varied local snacks
B) American fast food
C) French pastries
D) High-end international cuisine
  • 22. What is VPN primarily used for in Beijing?
A) Booking train tickets.
B) Improving internet speed.
C) Translating Chinese text.
D) Accessing blocked websites and services.
  • 23. When hailing a taxi, what should you show the driver if you don't speak Mandarin?
A) A map of the city.
B) Your hotel key.
C) Your passport.
D) A written address in Chinese.
  • 24. What is the general voltage used in China?
A) 220V
B) 240V
C) 100V
D) 110V
  • 25. What kind of plug adapter is most commonly needed in China?
A) Type E
B) Type B
C) Type D
D) Type A, C, and I
  • 26. How are subway lines usually identified?
A) By letters of the alphabet
B) By pictures
C) By numbers and colors
D) By names of landmarks
  • 27. Which of these is NOT a major railway station in Beijing?
A) Shanghai Railway Station
B) Beijing Railway Station
C) Beijing South Railway Station
D) Beijing West Railway Station
  • 28. What is the Great Wall of China?
A) A large river
B) A type of tree
C) A mountain range
D) A series of fortifications
  • 29. When traveling in a taxi or ride-sharing service, it's important to...
A) Pay before the ride begins.
B) Negotiate the fare beforehand.
C) Offer the driver a snack.
D) Ensure the meter is running.
  • 30. What is the purpose of QR codes in Beijing?
A) Decoration and art.
B) Security surveillance.
C) Payment and information access.
D) Games and entertainment.
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