|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Overnight Trains In China
We try to include at least one overnight train journey on our China trips as we feel that they are an essential and exciting part of any China trip and , of course, they help lower costs and are often an efficient use of time. We almost always use the 4 berth soft sleeper compartments with lockable doors and plenty of luggage room. On request we can buy out additional berths in a cabin giving you sole occupancy of that cabin. Standards on Chinese trains are good and constantly improving.
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bullet trains
China has been expanding its bullet train routes at an extraordinary pace in recent years with a new line opening up every few months. What used to be an overnight train trip can often be done in a matter of hours with total travel time becoming comparable to flying the same route. We are Increasingly including bullet train routes into our trips and expect this trend to continue. The trains themselves are good value and even second class is more comfortable than an economy flight.
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
River Cruises
There are two popular cruise routes in China. The first is the famous 3 to 7 night Yangtze River Cruises to and from Chongqing to either Yichang or all the way to Shanghai with several stops for day trips along the way. The second is the day cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo which passes through some of China’s most beautiful and iconic scenery finishing in relaxed and beautiful Yangshuo. Both these routes are extremely popular with one or both appearing on many itineraries.
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Internal flights
China is a huge country and for most people getting between the main destinations will involve flying. The good news is that most of China’s airports are recently built and the aircraft fleets consist of new Boeings and Airbuses with high safety standards. Most destinations tend to have at least one daily flight with the major destinations having a dozen or more departing throughout the day.
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
