China Itineraries

A modern Fuxing high-speed train in China, photographed in 2025 · Photo: Samson Ng . D201@EAL · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 Foreign visitors can take China’s high-speed trains using a valid passport. The easiest official option is to create an account on China Railway’s 12306 platform, verify your passport details, choose a train,…

For your first visit to Xi’an, I recommend spending three full days. Two days are enough to see the Terracotta Army, walk along the ancient City Wall, and explore the Bell and Drum Towers. With three days, you can add the Shaanxi History Museum, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, and more of the local food…