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You Can Now Choose Seats, Book Transfers on China's High-Speed Trains

China's high-speed train booking services finally offer passengers the option to choose specific seats and book transfers.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 12 October 2017

New Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Trains Have Free Wifi and More Space

Two new trains are now operating between the capital and Shanghai.

by Justine Lopez, 26 June 2017

Slow Train to Dongbei: Three Days Aboard China's Longest Rail Journey

There are few better ways to see a country than from a slow train. And there are few better ways to meet people than being thrown in train carriage full of them.

by Oscar Holland, 14 May 2017

Packed Train Stations, Jammed Roads as CNY Travelers Return

Welcome back!

by Bridget O'Donnell, 04 February 2017

So It Begins: Travelers Swarm Train Stations as CNY Rush Starts

Chunyun 2017 is officially here.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 16 January 2017

Wifi, Beds Coming Soon to China's High-Speed Trains

A much needed improvement!

by Bridget O'Donnell, 14 November 2016

How-to Guide: Chinese Train Travel

An easy, step-by-step guide for people new to Chinese train travel — from booking tickets to boarding the train — from Urban Family and Ctrip.

by Urban Family, 16 September 2016

Travel: Slow Train to Xinjiang

A Ride Through China's Rapidly Changing Western Frontier

by Will Philipps, 16 January 2015

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