| Getting to and from China:
By Air
The main airports in China are Hong Kong International Airport, Beijing’s Capital Airport, and Shanghai’s Hongqiao and Pudong airports. China’s international carriers such as China Eastern generally provide the best deals on tickets.
Getting around China:
By Air
Since China is a large country it is often necessary to travel around by plane and with China growing in popularity among tourists the nation is taking great measure to increase flights and airports throughout the country. Some domestic airlines are China Southern Airlines, China Southwest Airlines and Chunqiu Airlines.
By Train
The trains run through every province, except Hăinán, and are a great way to get around. Tickets should be purchased ahead of time, by cash, as Trains are one of the more popular ways to get around. To avoid the hassle of purchasing a ticket at the train station go to www.chinatripadvisor.com or www.china-train-ticket.com
By Bus
Long-distance buses are a great way to get around as they are usually cheaper than trains and often stop in small towns and villages, which gives travelers time to see the countryside. Tickets can usually be purchased on the spot at any bus station.
City buses are also quite cheap, but are often overcrowded and move slowly through the crowded streets.
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