Airport hassle:

AtBeijingandShanghaiairports you may be hassled by pushy guys who will insist you take their ‘taxi’ into the city. They are seldom dangerous but they will charge the unsuspecting visitor an extraordinary sum. Additionally, you could find yourself in an old banger with several of them, which can feel very intimidating. Licensed taxis should be easy to find but they may not be well signposted. Taxis are in abundance inChinaso there should always be some ready to pick you up. Buses operate from all major airports too, but again it may take a short time to find the right bay (which is when the rouge ‘taxi drivers’ strike). Trolley assistants –whoaren’temployed by the airport- will want to ferry your luggage to and from the main terminal for a small fee, which is quite ridiculous considering the trolley has wheels so you can just do it yourself. ATM’s, phones and banks to exchange money should be easily found in most airport terminals. You can also purchase one-off insurance cover for your belongings from a counter somewhere.