Beijing’s Air Pollution - Preventive Methods and Travel Tips
Beijing's air pollution is a factor that many people worry about. How can you escape smoggy days? How can you protect yourself during this terrible weather? And which indoor attractions in Beijing are worth visiting? We have provided some helpful information below.
Facts About Beijing’s Air Pollution
- Duration: November to March
- Three levels:
- Red warning sign for haze (the highest level)
- Orange warning sign for haze (the second level of warning)
- Yellow warning sign for haze (the third level of warning)
- Causes: the burning of bulk coal, automobile exhaust, and industrial pollution
- The simplest method for recognizing bad weather: observe the condition of the sky before going out
- The pollution in 2017 was better than in 2016: There were only 4 days of heavy air pollution in 2017 while the number in 2016 was 30 days.
Recommended Preventive Methods
Reduce the Frequency of Opening Doors and Windows
Reduce the frequency of opening doors and windows when you are at home. It helps to reduce the amount of smog entering your rooms when the sun comes out.
Have Good Personal Health Habits
The first thing to do when you go home is to clean your face and nasal cavity. It's hard to prevent the harmful haze from affecting you even though you have worn a mask outdoors. Therefore, using water to clean yourself carefully is very helpful.
Wear an Anti-Haze Mask
It's helpful to isolate yourself from air pollution by wearing a special anti-haze mask when you go out.
- Special mask: a cotton mask, which can prevent PM2.5 particles
- Duration: 2 to 5 days, and you should wash it or change it for a new one after 5 days
- Brand: Try to buy a famous mask brand, such as a Honeywell anti-haze mask or a 3M anti-haze mask.
Use Car Air Purifiers
If you want to travel by car, using car air purifiers is necessary to remove smog from the air. Car air purifiers by Philips and b-MOLA are popular in China.
Use Air Purifiers
During smoggy days, you can activate air purifiers before going out. Air purifiers keep the air clean and fresh. Choose good air purifiers to help you escape from the horrible air pollution in Beijing.
Travel Tips During Air Polluted Days in Beijing
Indoor attractions are popular in Beijing during air polluted days. There are some wonderful places for you to visit.
National Museum of China
- Location: the east side of Tian’anmen Square
- Opening hours: 9am to 5pm
- Collections: more than one million relics
- Area: 200,000 square meters
- Features: the most important museum in China
National Art Museum of China
- Location: 1 Wusi Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing
- Opening hours: 9am to 5pm
- Exhibitions: 100,000 artworks
- Area: 30,000 square meters
- Features: national architectural style and a wide variety of exhibitions
Laoshe Teahouse
- Location: Building 3, Zhengyang Market, Qianmen West Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
- Opening hours: 9:30am to 10:30pm
- History: about 30 years
- Performances: Chinese opera shows
- Activities: taste Chinese tea and royal snacks
Shopping at Wangfujing
- Location: Dongcheng District, Beijing
- Opening hours: all day
- Visiting duration: about 2 hours
- Features: the most famous commercial street in Beijing
- Activities: go shopping and taste local snacks
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