Nicole Anderson explores ancient central China by 2 bullet trains.
Long gone are the days when Beijing and Shanghai were understood to be the only main Chinese cities easily accessible for travel to and from for visitors. Today China has an amazing travel network that allows you to reach many stunning areas quickly, safely, and comfortably. If you are keen to get away from major cities and see more of this beautiful country, I would suggest you travel by train. A trip from Xian to Yichang exploring