Most of them are young travelers, including recent university graduates, who have more free time than money. Economic ...

China’s bus companies have encountered financial difficulties due to a steep fall in demand for their services. Bus ridership has declined by around 20 billion trips annually in recent years due to ...

But during a trip earlier this year, the 23-year-old opted for a bus ride that took three days to cross from Xinjiang, in China’s northwest, to Astana, Kazakhstan’s capital. Make no mistake.

The high youth unemployment and less income has led to a new trend in China where young travellers are opting for long and ...

Facing high youth unemployment and economic challenges, young Chinese travellers, known as 'iron butt' adventurers, are ...