China Transportation Guide: Navigating with High-Speed Rail, Didi & Metro

AuthorMiracle
Last Updated2025-08-02
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[{"q":"What are the commonly used route query and translation apps in China?","a":"<p>Navigation recommendation: Baidu map, Gaode map</p><p>Translation tools: Baidu Translation, Youdao Translation</p>"},{"q":"Can foreigners rent a car in China and drive themselves?","a":"<p>Ride-hailing can be used in the following ways:</p><p>1. WeChat: My → service → enter the start and end point → travel</p><p>2. Alipay: Enter the starting and ending points → transportation → taxis</p><p>3. Didi APP: Support wild card registration and provide a variety of vehicle options</p>"},{"q":"How do I book long-distance transportation (train/high-speed rail/plane)?","a":"<p>Train/High Speed Rail:</p><p>• Certificates: 7 types of valid documents such as passports</p><p>• Ticket purchase: 12306 official website/APP/station, support mobile payment</p><p>• Ticket Change/Refund: Online or at the counter</p><p>Plane:</p><p>• Ticket purchase: airline APP/airport, support a variety of payments</p><p>• Changes: Handled in accordance with the airline's regulations</p>"},{"q":"What is the recommended mode of transportation for short-distance travel?","a":"<p>Metro: 55 cities have been opened, you can apply for a card or scan the code to take the train</p><p>Bus: Support cash/scan code/bus card</p><p>Online car-hailing: WeChat/Alipay/Didi APP to call a car</p><p>Payment: Both support mobile payment</p>"},{"q":"Does City Walk offer services such as bike sharing? How does it work? ","a":"<p>Use the DiDi app to share bicycles:</p><p>1. Click“Bike”→ scan the QR code to unlock it</p><p>2. Stop at the designated area for automatic settlement</p><p>Note: Parking must be regulated to avoid additional charges</p>"},{"q":"How do I use a public transportation card (e.g. Metrocard)?","a":"<p>How to apply:</p><p>• Passport is required at the ticket office of the subway station</p><p>• Alipay is bound to an electronic transportation card</p><p>Scope of application: 55 metro cities across the country</p>"}]