Metro & City Transit for Visitors
All big-city metros have English signage and announcements; fares 2-9 CNY make it the backbone of travel.
The basics
All big-city metros have English signage and announcements; fares 2-9 CNY make it the backbone of travel.
How do I pay the metro?
Transit cards (Singapass/Yikatong equivalents per city), Alipay/WeChat ride QR codes, or single-journey tokens.
Security checks?
Every station has bag X-ray - budget 2-5 min at rush hour.
Last trains?
Most cities run until 22:30-23:30; Didi fills the gap cheaply.
Frequently asked
How do I pay the metro?
Transit cards (Singapass/Yikatong equivalents per city), Alipay/WeChat ride QR codes, or single-journey tokens.
Security checks?
Every station has bag X-ray - budget 2-5 min at rush hour.
Last trains?
Most cities run until 22:30-23:30; Didi fills the gap cheaply.
Updated 2026-10-29