Transportation

China's High-Speed Rail: How to Book Tickets Like a Local (Trip.com & 12306)

CRH trains are the best way to cover China’s vast distances. Here’s exactly how to book tickets, choose seats, and avoid the rookie mistakes that cost me 3 hours in a Xi’an station.

How to Survive a Chinese Train Station (And Not Look Like a Lost Tourist)

Chinese train stations are bigger than some airports and ten times more confusing. Here’s the complete survival guide from buying tickets to finding your platform without having a breakdown.