Mobility Protocol 2026
Move with Precision.
The 123GoChina Guide to Taxis, Trains across Cities.
Didi (Ride Hailing)
Forget street hailing. Use the Didi Mini-program inside Alipay. Pricing is fixed and transparent—no bartering required.
Railway.cn (12306)
The official backbone. Use it to check seat availability and live gate numbers. Your passport acts as your biometric ticket at all stations.
Amap (Navigation)
The local expert. It tracks subways down to the second and offers 3D indoor maps for massive railway hubs and malls.
Metro QR (Alipay)
Skip the kiosks. Activate the "Transport" QR in Alipay. One scan works for buses and subways across almost all Tier 1-3 cities.
Cost of Movement.
Estimated 2026 rates based on 1 USD ≈ 7.2 RMB
| Transport Mode | Tier 1 (Shanghai/BJ) | Tier 2/3 (Xi'an/Chengdu) |
|---|---|---|
| Metro (Standard Trip) | ¥5 ($0.70) | ¥3 ($0.40) |
| Didi (15 min ride) | ¥35 ($4.80) | ¥20 ($2.80) |
| Didi (Airport) | ¥150+ ($20.00+) | ¥80+ ($11.00+) |
| High Speed Rail (2-hr) | ¥280 ($38.00) | ¥180 ($25.00) |
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