Land in China with a workable first plan.
Pick the airport that suits your hotel and next stop, then choose a realistic route from arrivals to the city. These guides link the airport journey to the payment, data and hotel setup you need on day one.
Start with the airport you are actually using.
Each guide compares public transport, DiDi, licensed taxis and pre-booked transfers, with a separate answer for late arrivals and first-time visitors.
Pudong International Airport
The main international gateway. Compare metro, maglev, DiDi and late-night options before you land.
Open guide →Capital International Airport
The established Beijing gateway, especially useful for the city’s north and east.
Open guide →Daxing International Airport
A newer, farther airport with its own rail choices and late-arrival trade-offs.
Open guide →Baiyun International Airport
A South China gateway for Guangzhou and wider Greater Bay Area onward plans.
Open guide →Tianfu International Airport
Chengdu’s main international gateway, with a longer city transfer worth planning before arrival.
Open guide →Xianyang International Airport
The gateway to Xi’an’s historic core, with a terminal and transfer plan to check before landing.
Open guide →Bao'an International Airport
A Greater Bay Area gateway, with a separate Hong Kong connection plan needed after arrival.
Open guide →Airport → data → payment → hotel.
Entry and transit rules can change. Use the visa guide for the current rule logic and confirm your exact itinerary before booking.
Choose the airport that fits your first night.
Ticket prices can make the choice look simple. Your hotel area and arrival time often change the answer.