Can I flag down a bus from Jinshanling rest area to Beijing?

Hi, it is not suggested to take local bus because it is very expensive, probably more than RMB 500. It is ok if you request the driver to drop you at any place you need anyway. The journey takes at least one hour.

I assume you mean 50RMB not 500?? A bus cant cost $80 us dollars???

I guess Joe thought you took a taxi back to Beijing. If you just flag down a bus, it should cost 30 to 50 RMB.

Thank you. So,can I flag down any bus on the road? Can I flag one down from the Jinshanling rest stop? Where in Beijing do you think it would drop me off?

Dale, it depends on the driver. There should be some long distance buses from other cities to Beijing. You may flag down these buses and they will take you to the bus stations. Of course, you may negotiate with the driver and conductor if he can put you down somewhere you prefer.