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Flight Delays, Train Cancellations as Deadly Blizzards Hit China

Airports closed and high-speed train rides canceled as heavy snowfall hits central China, which has killed at least one person.

by That's, 04 January 2018

You Can Now Choose Seats, Book Transfers on China's High-Speed Trains

China's high-speed train booking services finally offer passengers the option to choose specific seats and book transfers.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 12 October 2017

Extra Security Checks on Shanghai-Beijing Trains for Party Congress

Starting from today and lasting through the end of the month.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 09 October 2017

New 'Super HSR' Could Cut SH-BJ Train Ride to 30 Minutes

Getting to Beijing from Shanghai in just 30 minutes sounds pretty great.

by Emily Guzman, 19 September 2017

China's Ultra-Fast New Bullet Trains Now Run Between Beijing and Tianjin

Starting today the new Fuxing trains are operating multiple routes from the capital to Tianjin and Hebei.

by Justine Lopez, 21 August 2017

Beijing Subway Cards Can Now be Recharged via Alipay and WeChat Pay

New metro card vending machines allowing the use of WeChat and Alipay to top up cards have been placed in eight Beijing subway stations.

by Vivian Liu, 06 July 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

Mobike Offering Free Rides This Entire Weekend

Free Mobike rides from now until Sunday!

by Bridget O'Donnell, 10 March 2017

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