From time to time tourists want to come apart from their group and travel alone. By which transport means? The first idea is to take the rental car. But in China it is better not to do so. The fact is that China's roads are overburdened, driving there is very uncomfortable. And taking into account that Chinese drivers do not always observe the traffic rules, it is better to forgo that undertaking.
Between cities it is much easier to move by rail. There are four types of cars in trains: soft sleeping, sleeping tough, soft seating, and tight seating. You can choose the most suitable combination for you by price-comfort. But there is not always a train going by your route. In such a case, you will have to take an inter-city bus. Just you will have to forget about comfort, nevertheless bus tickets are cheaper.
Many hotels in the cities have their own motor car park. You can buy tickets at the hotel for any bus, sightseeing or to the airport.
In addition to buses, in Beijing there are taxis and subway. Subway has only two directions. Taxi is quite convenient mode of transport, and not very expensive.
What's striking in China, especially at peak times, is a huge amount of bikes. This is the most common mode of transport. Roads in China are level, so it is comfortable to ride a bike. Bicycle can be rented directly at the hotel or in a special agency. The hotel is likely to take a pledge cost of a bicycle. 
To go in China and not to ride a rickshaw will be an unforgivable mistake. From such a trip you will get unforgettable experience. Therefore, do not neglect the opportunity, while rickshaw-drivers estimate their work quite expensive.