Travel review in China 🇨🇳

#Travel in China #Travel in China – Which is the most convenient to use? MRT, high-speed rail, taxi? If you are planning to travel to China 🇨🇳 and are worried about traveling, let me tell you that the transportation system in China is very convenient! There are many options including MRT (Metro), high-speed rail (High-Speed ​​Rail), buses, and taxis. Just prepare yourself and use the app well, and you can travel without any interruption. 🚆🚖 ⸻ 🚇 1. Metro (Metro) – The fastest and cheapest way 📍 Suitable for: Traveling in major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen ✔ Starting fare is only 2-6 yuan (about 10-30 baht) ✔ Connects almost every area in the city ✔ There are English signs, easy to read 🔹 Tips: ✅ Download the Metro Guangzhou / Metro Beijing / Metro Shanghai app to check the route ✅ Use Alipay / WeChat Pay to pay the fare via QR Code, the most convenient! ✅ Avoid rush hour (7:30-9:30 and 17:00-19:30) because it is very crowded. ⸻ 🚄 2. High-speed rail – Fast cross-city travel 📍 Suitable for: cross-city travel, such as Beijing-Shanghai, Guangzhou-Shenzhen ✔ Maximum speed 350 km/h, travel time is 2-3 times shorter than normal trains ✔ Wide seats, clean, with charging plugs ✔ Very punctual system, no delays 🔹 Example route: 🚄 Beijing → Shanghai (5 hrs) 🚄 Guangzhou → Shenzhen (30 mins) 🚄 Shanghai → Hangzhou (1 hr) 🔹 Tips: ✅ Buy tickets in advance on the 12306 China Railway app or Trip.com ✅ Check carefully which station you board from, because some cities have multiple stations, such as Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai South ✅ Bring your passport when boarding the train Because it requires verification of identity ⸻ 🚖 3. Taxi & Didi – Convenient but be careful 📍 Suitable for: Traveling to places without subways / Late night trips ✔ Starting fare 10-14 yuan (50-70 baht) ✔ Can be called via the Didi app (滴滴出行) like Grab ✔ There are Green Taxis that are cheaper 🔹 Caution: ❌ Some drivers may not speak English (recommended to use Google Translate) ❌ Some may reject passengers or overcharge (especially from the airport) ❌ Don't forget to ask for a receipt in case of problems so you can inform Didi or the taxi company ⸻ 🚍 4. Bus – The ultimate budget option 📍 Suitable for: People who have time or want to save money ✔ Starting fare only 1-2 yuan (5-10 baht) ✔ There are routes that the Metro does not reach 🔹 Caution: ❌ The driver does not speak English at all ❌ Must prepare cash or pay via Alipay / WeChat