Yes, but Trip.com 30 days ahead is far safer.
Transport in China: Metro, Trains, Didi and Bike Share
China's public transport is among the world's best. 54 metro systems, 45,000 km of high-speed rail, Didi on every phone.
Metro — tier-1 backbone
Covers 90% of tourist sights.
- Fare: 3–9 CNY
- QR Alipay → Ride Code
- Yikatong / Shanghai Public Transport cards for frequent use
- Hours 5:30–23:00
- Airport-style baggage checks
CRH bullet trains (Gaotie)
Up to 350 km/h, punctual, city-center.
- G: 300–350 km/h, D: 200, T: 140
- Business / First / Second class
- Book 12306.cn or Trip.com 30 days ahead
- USB charging, patchy Wi-Fi
- Popular routes sell out 2–3 days early
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Taxis: Didi and classics
Didi is the Chinese Uber.
- English UI in Didi
- Pay via Alipay/WeChat Pay
- City ride 15–30 CNY
- Snap a photo of the plate
- Show hotel name in Chinese
Bikes & scooters
Fastest for short hops.
- Meituan, Hellobike, Qingju — 1.5 CNY / 30 min
- Alipay/WeChat Pay only
- Requires app registration
- E-scooters banned on sidewalks in most cities
Flying between cities
For long hops.
- Low-cost: Spring Airlines, China United
- Book via Trip.com, Ctrip
- Passport required (no Chinese ID)
- Arrive 2 h early — security is strict
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Buy a token at the kiosk with cash.
Yes — drivers are verified and the app shares your ride.
G is fastest (350 km/h), D (200), T (140). Take G.
No — Alipay covers it. Only useful if you ride daily.