Transport in Beijing - On Foot

Walking might be pleasant in some parts of the city, especially in the Gulou and Houhai area, but you won’t get too far. Not much to say, except for watch out when you cross the road. The pedestrian crossing or even green lights do not mean that you won’t get run over by a car, and an annoying rule allows cars to turn right, even through red traffic lights unless a separate red light prohibits doing so. Although in every case the pedestrians are supposed to enjoy priority on the pedestrian crossing, the practice is different. A strict look into the driver’s eyes normally does the trick and they stop. If not, well… The same rule applies as for many other Asian countries as well. Whoever is stronger goes first. You are not stronger than anybody when you are a pedestrian.