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New Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Trains Have Free Wifi and More Space

Two new trains are now operating between the capital and Shanghai.

by Justine Lopez, 26 June 2017

Beijing's Controversial 'Trans Elevated Bus' Project Is Being Shut Down

We called it when we first heard about it: There's no way that Beijing's 'straddling bus' is ever going to be a real thing.

by Justine Lopez, 22 June 2017

China's Breakneck Metro System Growth, in One Amazing GIF

Watch Chinese cities' metro systems grow at staggering speed in just 30 years with this mesmerizing GIF.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 23 May 2017

Slow Train to Dongbei: Three Days Aboard China's Longest Rail Journey

There are few better ways to see a country than from a slow train. And there are few better ways to meet people than being thrown in train carriage full of them.

by Oscar Holland, 14 May 2017

Man on the Street: Bus Attendant

She's got the tickets to ride.

by Bailey Hu, 19 April 2017

4 New Subway Lines Will Link Beijing with Cities in Hebei

In an effort to improve transportation between the capital and Hebei, four new subway lines will be constructed by 2021.

by Justine Lopez, 20 February 2017

350km of Subway Lines Under Construction in Beijing in 2017

Over 20 subway lines (or sections of lines) will be under construction this year, including the highly anticipated CBD line.

by Justine Lopez, 13 January 2017

Beijing Unveils Plans to Build First Tram in 50 Years

The tramway will have six stops that will connect tourist hot spots in western Beijing.

by Justine Lopez, 24 November 2016

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