As a country with rapid economic development, China's public transportation system is becoming more and more perfect, which provides convenience for foreigners to travel in China.

This article will introduce guidelines for foreigners to use public transportation in China, including subways, buses, and taxis, to help them better adapt to the travel environment in China.

Q: Under what circumstances do you need to take a plane, train or high-speed train in China?

the longest distance within China

1: China's land area ranks third in the world, with 9.6 million square kilometers. China's territory, the farthest between the two regions, more than 5000 kilometers away.

2: China has 23 provinces, and the land area of each province is equivalent to that of a medium-sized country.

3: In China, if you want to reach another province, you usually choose to take a plane or high-speed rail.

4: If the two provinces are adjacent, priority will be given to taking the high-speed rail, which will arrive in about 1 hour.

Q: How can I buy a ticket in China?

China airport distribution map

1: consistent with the purchase of international air tickets, use valid documents such as passports to purchase on the website/App.

2: recommend to use websites for international travelers/App :trip.com

-- Website access:trip.com

-- App:google app store/Apple store, search: trip.com, download and register

Q: How to buy inter-provincial high-speed rail tickets in China, experience China's high-speed rail services while traveling across provinces?

high-speed rail ride

1: China's high-speed rail and trains have special App to book tickets. search for 12306, download and register in google app store/Apple store.

2: Note: International passengers need to submit passport information and carry out real-name authentication when registering and using for the first time. Real-name authentication may require manual examination and needs to wait for the examination and approval before booking tickets.

3:12306 App, one account can bind multiple passenger information and can buy tickets for relatives, friends, etc., but each passenger information needs separate real-name authentication.

4: When taking the high-speed rail/train, you need to use a valid passport to go to the manual ticket checking channel, check the ticket, and conduct a security check before entering the waiting room.

Q: How do I take public transportation between tourist attractions in Chinese cities?

1: The city can choose a variety of transportation: subway, bus, taxi, online car, shared bicycle.

2: Choose according to the travel distance. Under normal circumstances, the subway can reach various tourist attractions in the city.

3: For longer distances, such as scenic spots in the suburbs, scenic spots in the mountains, etc., you can take a taxi, net-hire car, or bus.

Q: How do I take the subway and bus in the city?

1: In China, almost all subways and buses can be paid by scanning the two-dimensional code of mobile phone App.

2: supported apps include Alipay, WeChat payment ( Alipay installation tutorial , WeChat installation tutorial )

3: Scan the code to pay with WeChat and ride: Enter WeChat-->drop-down interface-->click search-->search for "ride code"-->select the city-->choose to take the subway or bus-->show the QR code code and scan the code at the ticket inspection machine

4: Alipay Scan the code to take the bus: Enter Alipay --> Click "Travel" --> Select the city --> Choose to take the subway or bus --> Show the QR code and scan the code at the ticket check machine

Q: How to take a taxi or ride-hailing service?

Scan QR code to pay taxi fare

1: In China, you can reserve a vehicle online through the online car-hailing app (similar to: Uber). In the google app store/Apple store, search for: DiDi, download and register.

2: DiDI online ride-hailing adopts a post-paid method, which can be bound to a credit card for deduction, or linked to Alipay or WeChat payment for deduction.

3: You can also call a taxi by waving at the roadside and inform the driver of your destination. After arriving at the destination, you can also use your mobile phone to pay (scan the QR code presented by the driver and enter the payment amount)

4: It should be noted that taxis in every city in China have uniform colors to facilitate vehicle identification.

5: Taxi and online car-hailing fees in China are calculated based on: starting fee + journey fee

  --The starting fee is different in different cities, ranging from 6 to 12 yuan/RMB

--Travel fee: between 2-3 yuan/RMB

--In addition: late-night charges are 1.5-2 times those during the day

Q: For short-distance travel (within 5 kilometers), you can use shared bicycles

Shared bicycles on the street

1: For short trips within a few kilometers, consider using shared bicycles that can be found everywhere. After enjoying Chinese food, you can ride a shared bicycle to exercise.

2: Find a bicycle with a QR code on the street, which is generally yellow, orange or blue. Use WeChat or Alipay to scan the QR code and click "Unlock" to ride.

3: Shared bicycles are generally charged according to the length of use, about 1.5-2 yuan/RMB per hour.

4: When returning the car, depending on the vehicle, you can scan the QR code with your mobile phone and click to return the car. Or manually close the lock, and after hearing the "Return Successfully" tone, the car is returned successfully.

5: Special note: Shared bicycles can only be used in urban areas. Returning bicycles is not supported in more remote suburbs, or additional fees may be required to return bicycles.