China - Getting Around

Take a trip with a local tour business. This will provide a private vehicle and driver, tour guide who purchases all tickets etc, and a wealth of information about the area that you would not get if going by local bus or taxi.

The cheapest way to get around: subway or bus!

Tax-fares and public transportation during/after 2008 Olympics.The underground/metro in Beijing is quick, new and extremely cheap! A very quick way to get around it is very easy to find your station.Taxi is probably the cheapest in the world when comparing large cities (10M people)! Fare starts at 10 yuan which is about €1. From the airport to my hotel the fare was 100 yuan (40 min drive or so..).

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Rent a bike in Yangshuo village and cycle to Yulong River.Dragon River Valley is said to rival Li River Scenic Area in beauty and prestige. There is a bike path that leads from Fuli Bridge in Baisha, which is north-west of Yangshuo town that leads all the way along Dragon River to the south-west entrance back into Yangshuo. This trip will take at least half a day and is filled with some of the most beautiful scenery you will see in Yangshuo. On the way back to the town take Bamboo raft drifting is a lovely way to explore this scenic spot and very relaxing after a bike ride.

Don't do a whirlwind tour of the area through CITS agency. It looks cheaper upfront, but it isn't. You must also pay for each entrance fee. You see more places, but are rushed. Emin Minaret is a wonderful walk on the out skirts of town, and is best seen at sunrise. In the bus station lobby there are a few agencies where you can hire a car for the day - don't be afraid to bargain! You should be able to hit up a few places for well under Y200/person. Don't bother paying to see the "Flaming Mountains". You can get your driver to slow down (sometimes local cops keep people from doing so in order for them to buy a Y40+ ticket to see them), and grab a few shots from your window. Tuyok is a must see! There are pictures galore and is best done in the morning due to temperatures. Be careful of taking pictures of locals, they may insist on your paying for the picture. Gaochang ruins can be seen on the way back from your car ride. Jiaohe ruins is a short taxi ride away or a pleasant bike ride. The cheapest and cleanest place to stay is the bus station hotel and its much easier to travel back to Urumqi via bus to catch a train to your next location. The best time to visit is during the fall or spring seasons since the region does get bloody hot and cold.

I stayed for work for 7 days in March, very cold