Date 2024 - 11 - 28
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China has approximately 5,521 air routes, with 4,568 domestic routes and 953 international routes.
Major airports are located in cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, with over 200 airports connecting more than 100 domestic cities and over 80 international cities.
Major airlines include Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Hainan Airlines.
The 72/144-hour visa-free policy is available in major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.
Free baggage allowance: First class 40 kg, Business class 30 kg, Economy class 20 kg.
Airport construction fee: 90 RMB for international flights, 50 RMB for domestic flights.
China's railway network spans 150,000 kilometers, with 40,000 kilometers of high-speed rail covering almost all regions in China.
The high-speed rail network is the largest in the world, connecting remote mountainous areas, plateaus, and coastal regions.
The Spring Festival travel season is the busiest time for China's railways; it's recommended to book tickets in advance or avoid traveling during this period.
China boasts a road network of 1.18 million kilometers, including 68 national highways and over 1,600 provincial highways.
All provincial capitals are hubs for road passenger transport, offering inter-provincial and inter-city bus services.
"VIP" buses with air conditioning and reclining seats are available on major traffic arteries between major cities.
China has 110,000 kilometers of navigable rivers, streams, lakes, and canals, more than any other country in the world.
The Grand Canal is the longest canal in the world, stretching 1,794 kilometers and connecting 17 cities between Beijing and Hangzhou.
Yangtze River cruises: From Baidi City to Yichang, covering 193 kilometers with hundreds of cultural sites and natural landscapes.
Li River cruises: From Guilin to Yangshuo, covering 84 kilometers and considered one of the most beautiful waterways in the world.
Major cities in China have some of the most advanced metro systems in the world, which are fast, reliable, and extensive.
Metro fares start from 2 RMB, and all metro stations have bilingual signs in Chinese and English.
The bus system complements urban transport in Chinese cities, offering an economical option, though it might be less convenient for tourists unfamiliar with Chinese.
Taxis provide convenience for longer distances, though they are more expensive than public transport.
Ride-hailing services like Didi Chuxing are easily accessible through WeChat mini-programs.
For users with basic Chinese language skills, Amap (高德地图) is recommended.
iPhone users are advised to use Apple Maps.
For Android users, Petal Maps (华为花瓣地图) is an alternative to Google Maps.
