A city name is not enough
Beijing has Capital PEK and Daxing PKX, Shanghai has Pudong PVG and Hongqiao SHA, and Chengdu has Tianfu TFU and Shuangliu CTU. Save the code and terminal from the airline booking before arranging rail, taxi or a driver. A train at Hongqiao is not an automatic connection from Pudong; airport changes require a deliberate plan and substantial buffer.
Protect arrival and departure
Allow for immigration, luggage and transfer, and choose clearly identifiable official transport. For late arrival, check the operator's last service and your hotel's late check-in. On departure follow airline guidance for check-in and baggage, with a traffic and weather margin. Separate tickets, domestic and international legs or terminal changes may need different buffers; do not rely on a generic blog minimum.
Check before you travel
This is an editorial planning guide, not live operational information. Recheck official reservations, opening notices, fares and entry requirements for your travel dates. Estimates are planning ranges, not bookable prices. Ask China AI for a starting route and request a personalized consultation for complex needs.
Sources & verification
Articles and budgets are planning references. A checked source link does not verify every changing fact. Confirm official notices for your dates.