New online database offers convenience for travelers throughout China
http://thechinaguide.com/tcg2/tours/trains/index.php
BEIJING, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The China Guide, an American managed Beijing-based travel Company, has launched a new online Train Ticket Booking Service for China. The database driven system is designed to clearly show travelers schedules, pricing and seating options. Popup photographs show various types of seats visually. For convenience, train schedules may be sorted by departure time or length of trip.
Trains offer inexpensive travel between Chinese cities, however without a system like The China Guide's, tickets are hard to book and schedules are very unclear for tourists. Unlike Europe, the USA and other regions with large train systems, China does not have a centralized train ticket booking system.
According to The China Guide's Operating Manager, Peter Danford, "The new system allows users to search a database of train routes to the major destinations in China, listing time schedules and seat availability with pricing. Not only have we created a database of information but we will also provide ticket bookings at competitive discount rates. Our English speaking staff give service on a level foreigner travelers expect."
The new train booking service includes routes for the most popular cities in China. Short distance train bookings are available such as Shanghai to Suzhou, which takes under an hour and is a popular day trip for tourists. Long distance train routes, by day or overnight, are also available at discount rates. Travelers can choose their train preference by time and by seat selection. Photos are accessible on the website so that users can see the train layout and seating options which can include private sleeping cabins, soft and hard sleepers and different seat classes.
Train tickets are not easy to arrange in China as there is no computerized system. Tickets only go on sale 5 to 20 days in advance depending on the route and time of year. Sometimes the tickets sell out in minutes. Communication can be a big problem for travelers trying to purchase at ticket windows, especially as tickets are in Chinese and sellers usually do not speak English.
"After listening to client and tourist comments, we knew a better system with up to date information was needed," adds Danford. "The China Guide alleviates communication problems with its new ticket booking service. Discount tickets will be reserved by the office team at the appropriate time with China-wide delivery available. Travelers can avoid the ticket hassle and let us handle the bookings. Train travel can also be part of a larger China itinerary."
Train travel is popular, safe and economical in China and is less expensive than air carriers, even saving accommodation costs for those traveling on overnight sleeper trains. It is a great way to experience the culture and interact with locals. The China Guide can make train ticket purchases for individuals or include the bookings in multi-city travel itineraries.
For train schedules, visit http://TheChinaGuide.com/tcg2/tours/trains/index.php
For China tour itineraries visit http://www.TheChinaGuide.com
The China Guide
The China Guide, http://www.TheChinaGuide.com , is a Beijing based travel agency, American owned and operated. Specializing in service, quality and hassle free web bookings, they work with clients to customize tours that match their travel style. Operating only in China, they have up to date knowledge and offer exciting experiences for travelers including their famous Sleep on the Great Wall tour. The China Guide avoids the common factory shopping stops that are not reflective of the true China.
