Transport
China Transport Guide
Practical reference for navigating China's transport network: airports with transit visa rules and lounge guides, high-speed railway stations with entry and security tips, and urban metro systems with fare and ticketing guidance.
Airports
22 airports
Terminal guides, transit visa-free rules, Priority Pass lounges, and transfers to the city for major mainland airports and Hong Kong.
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HSR Stations
25 stations
Entry tips, security flow, food inside and nearby, and city transit for 25 high-speed railway stations from Beijing to Kunming.
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Metro Systems
20 cities
Fare ranges, operating hours, transit cards, and foreigner ticketing notes for 20 urban rail networks including Beijing, Shanghai, and the Hong Kong MTR.
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Getting around China
China's domestic transport network is one of the most extensive in the world. The high-speed rail (HSR) system covers over 45,000 kilometres of track and connects nearly every major city. For intercity journeys of up to three hours, HSR is generally faster and more convenient than flying once airport transfer times are included. For longer distances — Beijing to Kunming or Shanghai to Urumqi — domestic flights remain necessary. Within cities, metro systems now operate in more than 40 urban areas and are the most practical way to navigate urban China without a private car.
HSR network
45,000+
kilometres of high-speed track
Metro cities
40+
urban areas with operating metro
Daily HSR trips
8m+
passenger journeys by high-speed rail