If you plan on teaching in Nanjing, a transport card definitely makes exploring the city and surrounding areas far more cost effective.Īlthough it’s hard to compete with urban giants Beijing and Shanghai, the Nanjing still has a lot to offer for expats that want to experience the city and surrounding areas.
They’re ideal if you have to take multiple forms of transportation and get you special discounts, too.Ī PUIC card gets you a 20% discount on city buses, 5% discount on subway lines, 50% discount on Zhongshan Pier Pukou ferries and a 10% discount on other ferries. While living in Nanjing, it may be a good idea to consider getting a Public Utility IC Card (PUIC) transport card. Taxi rides, on average, shouldn’t cost you more than ¥20 ($3 USD): There are four types of taxis in Nanjing, each with different fares based on the type of vehicle and your distance traveled. Taxis.Taking a taxi is also another common mode of transportation within Nanjing, and is an accessible option throughout the city. Currently, there are seven different lines running throughout the city, with several others under construction. Subways.Introduced in 2015, the Nanjing subway system is still relatively new. Fares for city buses are also affordable, at ¥1 ($0.15 USD), or ¥2 ($0.30 USD) for air conditioned buses, it’s easy to get around the city without spending a fortune! This is a convenient option if you want to travel to different Chinese cities when school is out.Ĭity buses within Nanjing operate on flexible schedules and can take you almost anywhere in the city. Long distance buses can take you to Shanghai, Beijing, Qingdao, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, and Yiwu from downtown Nanjing. As well, the South Railway Station is a stop for high-speed trains in the city, that can take you to many other cities in China.īuses.The bus is a common and effective method of transportation within Nanjing and surrounding cities. Both regular and semi-high speed trains operate out of the Nanjing Railway Station. Trains.There are many options to get outside of Nanjing and travel to other areas of the country by train. Because of this, the city boasts a great transportation system with many different ways to get around the city and explore different locations outside of Nanjing’s downtown. Nanjing is a major transportation cross-point between the northern and southern parts of China.
Despite the hot weather in Nanjing, if you plan on traveling outside of the area it’s a good idea to bring some warm clothes, especially if you are traveling north during the winter. With average temperatures in the winter falling around 75 degrees Fahrenheit, you can expect a mild and warm weather during the cooler months. Pack your sunscreen – Nanjing is one of the hottest cities in China! Temperatures in the summer can reach up to between 95 to 14 degrees Fahrenheit (35 to 40 degrees Celsius). Today, Nanjing is seeing a huge increase in foreign business and infrastructure, making it culturally diverse and extremely expat friendly. Located along the Yangtze River, Nanjing is a perfect blend of modern and traditional Chinese culture, famous for its rich ancient history as a capital city of many dynasties through the centuries. From average monthly rent to the best spots for a night out, keep reading for more info on what you can expect living in the meeting place between China’s north and south – Nanjing! Living in Nanjing To save you hours of online research, we’ve also compiled everything you need to know about living in Nanjing, below. China attracts both new and experienced ESL teachers as a teach abroad destination for many different reasons – the low cost of living, the potential to earn a great salary, access awesome job perks and – best of all – have more than enough vacation time to start ticking countries off your travel bucket list.Ī few weeks ago, we covered all the basic info you need to know about living in Tianjin. With an abundant supply of English teaching jobs all over the country, China is one of the best places – if not the best – to teach English abroad this year.
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