What is Train Travel Like in China?

Train travel is an interesting, inexpensive and safe way of getting around China. It offers you more chances to get to know Chinese people.
In China, the accommodations on the train are divided into four categories: soft-sleeper, soft-seat, hard-sleeper and hard-seat. Usually the soft sleeper carriage is air-conditioned, which is what we suggest you take.

Please be aware that each carriage has only two washrooms, one at one end of the carriage, but without shower or tub; meals and drinks can be purchased in the dining car, but they are comparatively expensive and not very good; no English-speaking conductors are available on the train; and during national holidays, spring festivals, and student's vacations, there are many, many people at the train station and on the train.

We suggest you book train tickets through travel agencies early to guarantee the soft sleeper tickets. For detailed information about China's transportation,