Yes, foreigners can drive in China, even though the traffic can take some getting used to at first.
To get a Chinese driver's license you need
- A valid residence permit for China
- A valid driver's license from your home country
- An application form
- A Chinese translation of your home driver's license
- A driving test (waived if you have held your license for more than three years)
- A written theory test in English (multiple choice)
