Transport & Getting Around
Getting around China: high-speed rail (CR400, 350 km/h between Beijing-Shanghai in 4.5 hours), Didi (Chinese Uber, in-app English support), Beijing/Shanghai metros (use Alipay or WeChat ride codes), airport transfers, and how to book trains as a foreigner using your passport. Also which Chinese taxi apps actually accept overseas cards.
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Guangzhou
How to get from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Beijing Road with family and luggage?
Use the official taxi queue outside Arrivals; ¥130-180 to Beijing Road including the ¥15 toll, 35-50 minutes at 5:30 AM.
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Guangzhou
Which iPhone mapping apps work in China and Hong Kong, and do they display English street names?
Use Apple Maps in mainland China; it pulls AutoNavi data and shows Pinyin street names when iOS language is English.
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Guangzhou
Can I get a temporary driving permit in Guangzhou and use it for a Xinjiang self-drive trip?
The temporary driving permit is province-specific; a Guangzhou permit is for Guangdong, not nationwide.