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Bicycle
One of the best ways to see a place is by bicycle. You can rent a bicycle
at one of the many shops that costs only a couple of yuans per day. If you
want to go beyond the city borders beware of the big roads. Pollution is extreme
and road conditions are very bad, so accidents are quite usual.
Boats
Boat trips are probably the nicest way of travelling through China. The most
important route is on the Chang Jiang (Yangtze) between Shanghai and Chung
Qing. For travelers coming from Hong Kong and travelling through Guangzhou
(Canton) to Guilin, there is a combined ticket of boat and bus.
Buses
There are two main type of buses: city buses and overland buses. Both run
frequently and are very cheap. Since these buses are extremely crowded, you
have to be very careful of pickpockets. The bus net is very extensive and the
fares are quite low.
Rail
With over 52,800km of tracks, the train is one of China's main means of transportation.
However, most of these tracks operate with diesel or coal, only 5,700km are
electrified. A good way to spend time on the train is to go to the dining car.
Meals are usually cheap. Trains are usually very punctual and safe. Tickets
are sometimes quite limited, so the best thing is to book your ticket in advance.
Taxis
It is best to take taxis that are licensed and metered. If not, agree on
the fare before the driver starts the journey.
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