On September 6th， according to Kuaikeji， planning routes， estimating travel times， and budgeting expenses can be a rather tedious task for many individuals who need to travel to towns and townships. This is particularly true as many of these less urbanized areas lack direct train or high-speed rail connections.
Currently， travelers often need to first search and book tickets to a higher-tier city via platforms like 12306. Following this， they must switch to a different navigation application to plan the subsequent leg of their journey from that intermediate city to their final destination in the town or township. Manually adding up the estimated times and costs for each segment， which might involve multiple modes of transport， not only involves numerous steps but also increases the likelihood of calculation errors.
To alleviate this complexity， Gaode Maps (AutoNavi) has introduced a significant enhancement. Users can now directly search for their destination on the Gaode Maps homepage， select the “route” option， specify their starting point， and choose “public transportation.” This streamlined process allows users to view various travel options that may include flights， trains， and high-speed rail， all within a single interface.
The improvement is further amplified by the clarity and intuitiveness of the new feature. Each proposed travel plan distinctly displays the estimated total travel time and the overall cost for the entire journey. This empowers users with a comprehensive understanding of their trip before they depart， effectively simplifying the often-challenging task of planning travel to towns and townships.
