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Two modern Chinese high-speed trains, including a silver Fuxing bullet train with red, orange, and gold stripes, parked side-by-side at a bright station platform. A white high-speed train with blue stripes is to the left. A yellow tactile paving strip is visible on the platform.

China High-Speed Rail for Tourists: Booking, Classes & Onboard Experience

For many travelers, the first time stepping into a Chinese railway station is more overwhelming than the flight that brought [...]

A modern bathroom featuring grey marble-patterned tiles on the walls and floor. On the left, a walk-in shower with a glass partition and a rainfall showerhead actively spraying water. In the center, a white Western-style smart toilet is positioned next to a small white waste bin. To the right, a floating white vanity with a rectangular sink and a wooden shelf underneath. The bathroom is illuminated by recessed ceiling lights, LED strip lighting in wall niches, and a circular backlit mirror. Various toiletries are arranged on the shelves.

Chinese Public Toilets: A Practical Guide for Travelers (Squat vs. Western)

For many travelers, the biggest source of anxiety isn't the language barrier or the spicy food—it's the restroom situation. If [...]

A deep, narrow canyon with towering, green-vegetated limestone cliffs. A winding wooden walkway with traditional-style roofs is built into the right cliff face. A rocky riverbed with a muddy stream runs through the bottom of the gorge. Distant mountains are shrouded in mist under a cloudy sky.

Beyond the Mainstream: 7 Best Value Hidden Gems in China for Budget Travelers

If you stick to the "Golden Triangle" of Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi'an, your travel budget will evaporate faster than steam [...]

Panoramic view of Hangzhou West Lake in China, showing Leifeng Pagoda on a tree-covered hill, and a traditional pavilion on a small square island in the clear blue water. Lush green trees, including weeping willows, line the lake's edge, with distant mountains and a modern city skyline visible under a bright blue sky.

Shanghai Day Trips by High-Speed Rail: Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Hidden Gems

Shanghai is an electric metropolis, but the sensory overload of the Bund and Nanjing Road can be intense. Fortunately, the [...]

Several modern silver Fuxing Hao high-speed bullet trains, featuring distinctive red and orange stripes, are parked at platforms within the bustling Shenzhen North Railway Station at night. The illuminated train interiors and the station's intricate overhead structure highlight a busy Chinese transportation hub, with station signs clearly visible.

High-Speed Trains in China: How to Book, Board, and Not Get Lost

Walking into a Chinese train station for the first time can feel like entering a small city. The scale is [...]