Nanjing - Unlike many of China's major cities, Nanjing has not yet fallen victim to urban sprawl, and those who plan to stay within the metropolitan area should have no trouble making their way around. The city's main artery runs from Zhongyangmen traffic circle in the north, through Gulou traffic circle, and on to Xinjiekou traffic circle. In the south, the congested plazas around Fuzimiao have become a major shopping area. In the east, Zijinshan stands sentinel over the city, its green trails and clean air offering a safe haven for urbanites seeking to flee city life. Buses are a cheap way to get around the city, with fares running 1, but you're lucky to find a seat at any time of the day, and during rush hours you'll be squeezed in tighter than a vacuum-packed salted duck.
Bus routes criss-cross the city and stop at every major tourist sight.
The average waiting time between buses is 3 minutes, and major routes run 24 hours a day. The city's formal bus system is supplemented by a steady stream of minibuses. Almost all trips within the city cost less than 20 in these cabs, and most journeys cost less than 15. Most people who have cycled around Nanjing will agree that biking is one of the best ways to view the city. Many of Nanjing's smaller thoroughfares are pleasantly lined with trees, and the natural scenery around Xuanwu Hu and Zijinshan makes biking in Nanjing particularly scenic.