City guides

Land well, move efficiently, and know what needs booking.

Choose a city to check arrival points, local transport, fixed reservations, Chinese place names, and the first 24 hours.

Beijing 北京

Plan Beijing airport or rail arrival, metro use, reservation-only sights, and a manageable first 24 hours.

Choose the right airport or Hongqiao connection, set up local transport, and plan an efficient first day in Shanghai.

Connect Xi'an North and the city center, plan the Terracotta Army day, and keep the old city route compact.

Choose between Chengdu's two airports, plan the panda base, and leave time for neighborhoods and food.

Choose the correct Guangzhou rail station, prepare Cantonese place names, and plan Greater Bay Area connections.

Plan Shenzhen airport, Futian or Shenzhen North, and any Hong Kong border crossing as separate transport steps.