Travel in China

Traveling Around China: Methods of Transportation

- Toffler Niemuth, Local Travel Expert

China is a vast country and because of the huge distances, travel times can be very long. For example, with a 3-hour flight in Europe you could cross more than a half dozen countries traveling from London to Athens; with same flight time in China, you’d still be in China (e.g. Beijing to Kunming). Ultimately, which method of transportation you choose in China will depend on your budget, time, and preference. This article covers plane, train, bus and hired car travel in China.

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