The "Generic Trip" Problem
Most travel tools and AI generators don't have access to live Chinese train data. They often guess—and those guesses can lead to major stress on the ground.
- ✕Suggesting 2-hour trips that actually take 8+ hours.
- ✕Including train routes that are no longer operational.
- ✕Not accounting for security lines and boarding times.
- ✓Every transit is cross-checked with current schedules.
- ✓Buffer time included for navigation and station transfers.
- ✓Focus on routes that are comfortable and reliable.
Realistic Pace
I don't just count the time on the train. I account for the check-in, the commute to the station, and the transit out. No rushed mornings.
Optimal Hubs
China's rail network is a "hub-and-spoke" system. I plan your stay around the best-connected cities to minimize total travel time.
Local Data
I use tools that sync with local rail information to ensure your route is actually bookable and works for your specific dates.
"I built this for myself first."
When I first travelled to China, I spent hours cross-referencing maps and train apps only to find out that a "2-hour train" I planned didn't run on certain days, or required complex transfers that weren't obvious.
I built my own tools to handle these complexities. Now, I use those same systems to help you build itineraries that are grounded in reality and actually enjoyable to travel.