Driving in China: temporary permit or full conversion
There is no route that lets you drive in mainland China on a foreign licence alone. You need either a provisional permit or a converted Chinese licence — here is which applies to you.
Getting Around
Metro, high-speed rail, and ride-hailing
Trains and metro in China: the 3-day verification nobody warns you about
You cannot buy a high-speed rail ticket the day you land. 12306 identity verification takes three to five working days. Start it before you fly.