Getting Around in China: 中国之旅

I hate the sticky, sweaty, dirty moments between luggage claim and arriving at the hotel when traveling long distances, especially international.  So, I like to have transportation, hotel, and the basics all figured out before I arrive anywhere.  That in mind, transportation arrangements for my China Voyage:

Beijing, airport to hotel:Viator. Beijing Airport Transfer
Beijing, day trip: Stretch A Leg or Viator
Qingdao, airport/hotel: China Airport Transfer
Xi'an, airport/hotel: Xi'an Airport Transfer, or Viator ($109 Roundtrip)
Shanghain, airport/hotel: Viator ($69)
Shanghai, morning trip: Viator
Shanghai, evening trip: Viator

China Public Transit Information

So, it is officially happening, or at least I've booked my tickets and requested a VISA, so momentum would leave one to believe that a visit to China is going to be happening.  -- I'm going to China, in a month!

Itinerary:
SLC - PEK (Beijing Airport Code) - 10/12 -
Bejing China Education Expo
PEK - Tsingdao (TAO) - 10/17 - 10/19
Tsingdao - Xi'an (XIY) - 10/19 - 10/21
XIY - Shanghai (PVG) - 10/21 - 10/24

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