Drive in China with Chinese driver but foreign (own) car? [duplicate]

Based on my research it's difficult to get a Chinese driving license as tourist and expensive to have an obligated local guide. So I look for an alternative.
Is it possible to hire an (English speaking) Chinese driver, who drive you thru China in your own car? He deal with police and the Chinese traffic sign, but you stay flexible in your route and can bring your car thru China. (Not import, just in and out)

It's about a Chinese driver in a foreign car, and not about Chinese driving license or Chinese plates.

Best Answer

You can easily get a 30-day temporary tourist licence at the Traffic Police Motor Vehicle Service Station in Beijing airport terminal 3 (and probably at other traffic bureaus depending on your point of entry into China). You will need to bring your international driver's licence, a translation of that licence into Chinese, 3 passport pictures (35x25mm), a hotel registration (unless you've just arrived) and a provisional driving permit application form. Chinese translation form: http://motorhome-china.com/images/2012_05_Drivers_License_Translation_Form.pdf Permit application form: http://motorhome-china.com/images/2012_05_Provisional_Driving_Permit_Application_Form.pdf

On the day you might get someone that speaks good English, or you might not. It's luck of the draw.

You must get an eye test which costs about 10 RMB. There's a place on the second floor called The First Aid Station.

Then you need to go back down and pay another 10 RMB and you will be issued with a laminated temporary licence.

However, if you do want to hire a car and driver there are many places that offer it. Just search Google and you'll find companies like this http://www.shanghaidriver.net/en/index.php.

Look around and you can find daily rates from around 400 yuan, or up to 800 yuan for someone with a good clean, modern car.

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Can you drive a foreign car in China?

Theoretically China prohibits foreigners to drive-through with their own car, however, practically it's indeed possible whether by car, motorbike, 4WD, jeep, motor-home or truck, but you will need special permits for each province your journey takes you.

Can you drive your own car into China?

No. You can't drive into China freely by your own car. China is not the member of international transportation organization, so the Carnet is not valid in China. And your international license is also not acceptable in China.

Can you drive an American car in China?

US citizens are usually required to have a valid passport and a US driver's license. We suggest you apply for the International Driving License (IDL) to be on a safe side. If you want to rent a car in China, you should know that Americans who have a US driver license can apply for a temporary Chinese driver's license.

Does China recognize IDP?

Holders of a valid driving license for a foreign country are eligible to apply for a driving license in the PRC (corresponding to the type of motor vehicle you intend to drive). Applications using an "International Driving Permit" (IDP) will NOT be accepted.

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