What’s the public transportation like in China?
Be prepared for the largest crowds you will face anywhere in the world. Most public transportation is, while convenient and cheap, very crowded. Still, you can save a lot of money using the public transportation. Long distance buses and trains are usually safe, but may not be up to Western standards and can often be overcrowded. If you want to travel to another location, it is important that you buy your tickets about a week in advance, as it may not be possible to by tickets on the day of or day before you want to travel. Trains are equipped with dining cars, sleeping cars, and toilets. Remember to follow the rules that you see posted in English, regardless of what others do. Offer your seats to the elderly and those in need of assistance as well.
