Getting around China is actually one of the easiest parts of your trip — yes, really.
🚄 High-Speed Trains = Game Changer
China’s high-speed rail is:
- Fast (up to 350 km/h)
- Clean
- On time (almost always)
Popular routes:
- Beijing → Shanghai (~4.5h)
- Xi’an → Chengdu (~3h)
👉 Book tickets in advance — they sell out.
🚇 Metro Systems (Super Foreigner-Friendly)
In big cities like Beijing or Shanghai:
- Signs are in English
- Easy to use
- Very cheap
Pro tip: Avoid rush hour (7–9am, 5–7pm)
🚕 Taxis & Ride Apps
Use apps instead of waving taxis:
- Safer
- No language barrier
Always have your destination in Chinese.
✈️ Domestic Flights
Use flights if:
- Distance is long
- You’re short on time
But honestly? Trains are usually better.
🚶 Walking
Chinese cities are VERY walkable — but also HUGE.
Expect to walk a lot.
