Between cities
Choose between rail and flights based on the actual stations, airports and timetable. Avoid a tight international connection after a long domestic transfer.
Within cities
Metro systems can be practical for independent sightseeing; taxis and arranged vehicles can help with luggage or less accessible places. Keep your destination address in Chinese.
Countryside and mountain days
Check the final leg to the attraction. A train station near a region may still be far from your hotel or park entrance. Clarify whether a private vehicle includes waiting and the return journey.
Travel with less friction
Group sights geographically, leave margin for traffic and avoid changing cities daily. Tell your planner about mobility needs before transport is quoted.