Q: How do foreigners ride high-speed rail? A: Download the official 12306 app (English available), register with your passport and book tickets; or buy at station counters with your passport. Board via manual verification lanes, and some stations now read passports at automatic gates. Seats and sockets are traveler-friendly.
Q: How does the metro work? A: Most cities accept QR ride codes in Alipay/WeChat — activate the "ride code" in-app and link a payment method; or buy single tickets at vending machines with cash or QR. Station signage is widely bilingual.
Q: Taxis? A: DiDi (English interface, foreign cards), Gaode Taxi, or taxi mini-programs inside Alipay/WeChat. Confirm the plate before boarding; pay online, no cash needed.
Q: Bike-sharing? A: Yes. Hello, Meituan and Qingju bikes unlock via their apps, per-ride or monthly plans; some platforms require identity verification for foreign users. Follow traffic rules and park in designated zones or pay a move fee.
