在中国乘坐公共交通 | Using Public Transportation in China

地铁 / Metro

中国40余座城市开通地铁，北京、上海线网超过800公里。票价按距离计算，起步价¥3–4。购买交通卡享9折优惠，支付宝/微信扫码乘车无需购票。站内指示牌中英双语，导航友好。

Over 40 Chinese cities have metro systems; Beijing and Shanghai each have 800+ km of lines. Fares are distance-based, starting at ¥3–4. Transit cards offer 10% discounts; Alipay/WeChat QR boarding requires no ticket. Bilingual signage makes navigation straightforward.

公交 / City Bus

公交覆盖地铁未到达的区域，票价¥1–2（刷卡）或¥2（现金）。路线复杂，建议用百度地图或高德地图查询，实时显示到站时间。高峰期拥挤，大件行李不便。

Buses cover areas beyond metro reach, costing ¥1–2 (card) or ¥2 (cash). Routes are complex — use Baidu Maps or Amap for real-time arrival info. Crowded during rush hour; not ideal with large luggage.

高铁与城际 / HSR & Intercity Rail

城市间首选高铁，时速250–350km/h，准点率超95%。购票用12306 App，提前1–2周购票选择更多。动车（D字头）速度略低但票价便宜，适合短途城际出行。

HSR is the top choice between cities — 250–350 km/h with 95%+ on-time rate. Book via 12306 app; buying 1–2 weeks ahead gives more seat options. EMU trains (D-prefix) are slightly slower but cheaper, ideal for short intercity trips.