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transportChina's Maglev Trains 2026: The Shanghai Maglev Experience & Future Routes
China's operational maglev trains — the Shanghai Transrapid (Pudong Airport to Longyang Road, 7 minutes, 431 km/h, world's fastest commercial train), how to ride it, ticket prices, the best position for speed gauge photos, and what China's planned future maglev routes (Beijing-Shanghai, Chengdu-Chongqing) mean for future travel.
Updated May 2026
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transportChina Motorcycle Road Trip Guide 2026: Sichuan-Tibet Highway & Best Routes
Motorcycle travel in China — the iconic Sichuan-Tibet Highway (G318) from Chengdu to Lhasa (14-20 days, the most epic road trip in Asia), renting a motorcycle in China as a foreigner (complex but possible), the Yunnan loop (7-10 days, more manageable), permit requirements for Tibet on a motorbike, and the online communities of foreign riders in China.
Updated May 2026
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transportPaying for Public Transport in China 2026: Alipay, WeChat, Transit Cards & Cash
How to pay for buses, metros, and taxis across China as a foreign visitor — adding the Alipay and WeChat transit pass features, city transit cards (the T-Union national card works in 300+ cities), QR code scanning on buses, and what to do if your phone payment doesn't work in a particular city.
Updated May 2026
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transportChina River & Ferry Transport Guide 2026: Yangtze, Li River & Island Ferries
Travelling by water in China — the Yangtze River cruise from Chongqing to Yichang (the Three Gorges section), the Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo (the classic bamboo raft option), island ferries to Putuoshan and Hainan's south coast islands, and the Hong Kong to Macau and Zhuhai ferries. Booking and practical tips.
Updated May 2026
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transportTaking Taxis in China 2026: Which App to Use, Avoiding Overcharges & Language Tips
Taxis and ride-hailing in China for foreign visitors — DiDi vs Shouqi vs Gaode taxi (each app's advantages), why street taxis in tourist areas often refuse foreigners, the meter vs app comparison, screen-translating your destination, typical prices per km, and how to deal with disputes over route or price.
Updated May 2026
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visaChina to Vietnam Overland Guide 2026: Border Crossings via Guangxi & Yunnan
The complete guide to crossing overland from China to Vietnam — the Nanning to Hanoi route via Pingxiang/Đồng Đăng, the Kunming to Hanoi route via Hekou/Lào Cai, the train options, visa requirements for each nationality, and practical crossing advice.
Updated May 2026
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