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Train
In China, railway has been one of the most important transportation methods since 100 years ago.With the speed of 140 km/h now,railway net has spread throughout China.Many people choose railway when they travel outside,because the speed is fast while the cost is comparatively low.
Classes on Chinese trains include hard seat,soft seat,hard sleeper,soft sleeper and private box.Train tickets are pre-sold within 7 days before departure.
Fast expresses are operated between main cities,with few stops in between.
Ship
Between sea-side cities, ship is a popular way for the public's trip. It present you another kind of wonderful sea-view feeling,though the speed is lower than train.
Along the main waterway--the great Yangtse Rive and the Yellow River, ship transport is right busy,too.
Ship classes include D,C,B,A, with the standard ranking higher.
Bus
Long-distance bus travel can be a comfortable and economical means of transport in China. About 50 percent of people choose bus when they travel among the distance of 100km. With the fast developing of highway constructure between main cities, buses are taking more and more important role in public transportation.
Bus type varies common, sleeper bus,air-conditioning bus, etc.
Metro
Metro (underground) is a modern transport vehicle in Chinese metropolis, such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. With fast speed (highest:80km/h, average: 40km/h) and comfortable condition, metro has brought the metropolis citizens great convenience.
Metro tickets fee: from CNY 2 to CNY 8.
Taxi
Taxi also brings great convenience for citizens,especially for office workers.Standard services provided by taxi companies surely make travellers satisfied.
Road conditions in China,especially in the cities,are usually fine,and the construction of highways and expressways has done much to improve the efficiency and comfort of driving,especially for taxi driving.
Taxi fee: CNY10 for first 3km,and CNY2/km for extra distance.
Bicycle
China is a "kingdom of bicycle". Travel bike is popular around China, about 80 percent of Chinese people can ride bicycle.When you stroll around any city in China, you would see groups of bicyclists.
Large cities have wide bike lanes that are separate from regular traffic,which makes bike riding more convenient and safer.In some cities,bikes can be rented just about everywhere.
People usually ride bicycle to their offices, or to have a camp-trip to the suburb. |
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