China Long-Distance Bus Guide 2026: When to Take Buses, Booking & What to Expect
China's long-distance bus network for visitors — when buses make more sense than trains (rural areas, mountainous destinations not served by rail), how to buy tickets at bus stations, the difference between sleeper buses (卧铺) and regular coaches, the quality range, and specific routes where buses are the only option (to Huangshan, many Guizhou villages, Tibetan areas).
