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Transportation Tips & Tricks | TravelChinaCheaper Archive

If you plan to take any public transportation in China (and who doesn't?), you'll want to read up on these transportation guides by Travel China Cheaper.

Flying on Chinese Airlines | What to Expect in 2024

February 25, 2024 By Josh Summers

What to expect on a Chinese airline

Are you wondering what it is like flying on a Chinese airline? Even at home, most of us like to fly with our preferred airline, so wondering what to expect in China can be a bit daunting. Do they offer food and beverage? WiFi? English entertainment? In this guide I am going to give you the lowdown on what to expect and how to ensure a pleasant flight on a Chinese airline. When booking … [Read more...] about Flying on Chinese Airlines | What to Expect in 2024

How to Travel from Beijing to Xian in 2024 (multiple options)

February 15, 2024 By Josh Summers

Travel from Beijing to Xian by train, plane or bus

Are you wondering how to travel between Xian and Beijing in 2024? Based on my own experience traveling between the two cities many times, I'd like to share with you the best (and fastest...and cheapest) modes of travel and why I recommend the high-speed Beijing to Xian train. Xi'an (written as both "Xian" and "Xi'an") was once the eastern terminus of the Ancient Silk Road and capital of the … [Read more...] about How to Travel from Beijing to Xian in 2024 (multiple options)

How to Travel from Beijing to Shanghai | 2024 Travel Tips

February 8, 2024 By Josh Summers

Travel between Beijing and Shanghai

What is the fastest way to travel from Beijing to Shanghai? How about the cheapest? Here we cover all the different ways to get from Beijing to Shanghai by train, plane or bus to help plan your trip. As you plan your travel from Beijing to Shanghai, you thankfully have a number of options to choose from. The transportation method you choose really depends on your budget and time frame. The … [Read more...] about How to Travel from Beijing to Shanghai | 2024 Travel Tips

How to Travel by Bus in China | 2024 Traveler’s Guide

February 8, 2024 By Josh Summers

Taking a bus in China

When it comes to traveling in China in 2024, most tourists opt to either fly or hop on a train. The reasoning is quite simple: flying is fast and trains are cheap. There are times, however, when China's massive, intercity bus system is your best (or only!) option. In these cases, you'll want to understand how to travel by bus in China - and that's where this traveler's guide will come in … [Read more...] about How to Travel by Bus in China | 2024 Traveler’s Guide

Downloadable Shanghai Metro Map 2024 | China Travel Resources

February 7, 2024 By Josh Summers

Shanghai metro map

Are you looking for a downloadable Shanghai Metro Map? Whether you want to download a jpeg version for your mobile device or you want a printable Shanghai subway map to carry with you on your journey, I think you'll find exactly what you need here. Taking the Shanghai subway is pretty much the fastest way to get around the city. The Shanghai metro is relatively clean, almost always on time … [Read more...] about Downloadable Shanghai Metro Map 2024 | China Travel Resources

How to Take a Taxi in China in 2024 (including ride sharing apps)

February 7, 2024 By Josh Summers

How to take a taxi in China

Nervous about how to take a taxi in China? You don't have to be! It may seem overwhelming at first - especially if you don't speak Chinese - but it's easier than you think. Allow me to walk you through everything you need to know about how to take a taxi in China - plus some excellent taxi alternatives! When traveling across the country, no matter where you are, taking a taxi in China is … [Read more...] about How to Take a Taxi in China in 2024 (including ride sharing apps)

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