The transportation system of Qinhuangdao is well
developed. Owing to the strategic position the city enjoys, it can
be easily reached through air and marine transportation. Commuting
within the city is also hassle free as it enjoys an excellent road
and rail network. Adjacent to the Bohai Sea, the city was one of the
first fourteen open coastal cities in China. In wake of the 2008
Beijing Olympic Games, the city has improved its already well laid
transportation network. The Qinhuangdao Airport has undergone some
change that has immensely pushed the transportation capacity there.
The airport in Qinhuangdao facilitates a host of lights to most of
the cities of mainland China as well as international flights to
Russia. The city also boasts of a superior rail network. There are
four major railway stations in the city namely the Qinhuangdao
Railway Station, Beidaihe Railway Station, Changli Railway Station
and the Shanhaiguan Railway Station. There are frequent rail
services between Qinhuangdao and other major cities of mainland
China. During the Beijing Olympics 2008, special fast trains are
going to run between Qinhuangdao and other Olympic co-host cities of
the Summer Olympic Games.
Being a coastal city, marine transportation is another means of
reaching the port city. Regular ferries ply to Qinhuangdao from the
neighboring Korea and other port cities of China. The city is
connected to mainland China through expressways and highways, which
make transportation by road another viable option. Long-distance bus
stations facilitate daily bus service to most of the major cities of
China. The city buses on the other hand make commuting absolutely
hassle free and affordable within Qinhuangdao. The city buses ply to
almost every nook and corner of the city. Taxis are another means of
transportation within the city. The fares are decided for the taxi
on the basis of the distance and the meter readings. Another
excellent means of commuting within the city is on bicycles and
motorbikes. One can hire these two-wheelers on rent and experience a
sense of freedom and adventure in the beautiful port city.
Qinhuangdao enjoys a strategic position and can
be reached easily through air and marine transport. The city also boasts
of an excellent rail and road network for commuting.