Guides
Transport
Metro, taxis, trains, flights and everything in between.
First arrival
Getting in from the airport
Taxi, metro or high-speed train — which is quicker in your case.
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Connectivity
Which maps to use instead of Google Maps
Amap, Baidu and Apple Maps: searching, routing, the right metro exit.
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Transport
How to buy high-speed rail tickets
12306, passport verification, the G/D/C classes and what to do about refunds.
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Transport
How a Chinese railway station works
Why “South” and “West” are different stations, and how not to miss your train.
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Domestic flights in China
Where to find tickets, a passport instead of an ID card, luggage and terminals.
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Bikes and e-bikes in the city
Unlocking by QR, where to park and what you must not do on the road.
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Transport
Can a foreigner drive in China
A foreign licence is not valid here — what you need instead.
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Transport
How to use the metro in China
The ticket and the QR, the security check, which way the line runs, the right exit and the last train.
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How to get a taxi in China
Didi step by step, flagging a taxi at the kerb and the phrase to show the driver.
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Getting around the city
Metro, taxis and car hire: what is cheaper and when each is faster.
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