From bikes to motorcycles, buses to private cars, Chinese people have always been on the move. When we look back at the means of transportation over the past few decades, it's clear just how far we've come.

In the 1950s and 1960s in China, most people got around on foot. Although there were public bus services, they were expensive and it took a long time to wait for a bus.

In the 1970s, the bicycle became the most popular means of transport in China. A common one was the so-called 28-style bicycle, which got its name from its 28-inch wheels. Still, a bicycle was considered a luxury item and owning one was like having a Mercedes-Benz. Bikes were even given as wedding gifts. China was known as the "bicycle kingdom" at the time.

Nearly a decade later, after the country's reform and opening-up, a motorized version of two-wheel transportation caught Chinese people's eyes. It was given a nickname: electric donkey, which was actually a motorcycle. Motorcycles replaced bikes as an object of envy and they became the preferred means of travel. Riding an "electric donkey" gave many people a sense of youth and freedom.

From the 1990s onwards, Chinese people's "two-wheel dream" upgraded to a "four-wheel dream". Owning a private car became more and more common. With further urbanization, the country saw a surge in private car ownership.

Trains also became popular. The most common ones were called "green-skinned trains" because of the color of the carriages. This type of train was known for its slow speed and lack of air conditioning.

But with China's continuing pursuit of high speed, the country has now said goodbye to its old green trains. Two years ago, the world's fastest bullet train Fuxing was launched between Beijing and Shanghai, reaching a speed of 350 kilometers per hour and cutting the journey to just four and a half hours. 

Air travel has also exploded, providing people with speed and comfort, as the trend of traveling for leisure has grown and Chinese people have set out to see the world.

Today, China has the world's busiest subway system, the world's longest high-speed railway network and the world's largest airport. The country is now moving toward sustainable transportation, offering people even more diverse traveling options compared to the old days.