See China between the destinations. China by High-Speed Rail gives first-time American travelers a clear, practical way to explore one of the world’s largest countries by train.

Richard Wei combines the perspective of someone born and raised in Xi’an with decades of experience living in the United States and returning to China frequently. He explains not only how the railway system works, but also why unfamiliar stations, identification checks, boarding procedures, and cultural expectations become manageable once travelers understand their rhythm.

Inside you’ll find step-by-step booking and boarding guidance, passport-based ticket advice, seat and luggage planning, disruption strategies, bilingual rail phrases, exact station-name references, cultural-confidence guidance, and ready-made 7-, 10-, 14-, and 21-day itineraries. The book also explores three highly useful travel corridors: Beijing–Xi’an–Chengdu, Shanghai–Suzhou–Hangzhou–Nanjing, and Guilin–Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong.

Designed with maps, diagrams, checklists, route cards, and high-resolution photography, this guide helps travelers spend less energy worrying about logistics—and more time understanding China through the journey itself.