Hi! is there a train from hongkong airport going to guangzhou? could you pls. give the schedule? thanks
Nov. 17,2009 02:50 Ms.Thelma(CN) replied:
hi, there is no direct train from Hongkong airport to Guangzhou. You need get to Kowloon Railway Station from the airport first to take the train. Here is schedule and fare, which is only for your reference
Kowloon Station - Guangzhou East Station
T362 1430/1631 RMB44 soft seat T100B 1516/1723 RMB29 hard seat, RMB109 hard sleeper, RMB162 soft sleeper T98B 1516/1723 RMB29 hard seat, RMB109 hard sleeper,RMB162 soft sleeper
12.
Nov. 16,2009 20:34
Reply
Mr.Ray said:
The pre-sale time of the train tickets identified with the letter T or K in Beijing area will be shortened from ten days to five days. The date of enforcement is between Nov.25 and Dec.20, 2009.
The specific issue of the train tickets is arranged like this: the train tickets before Nov.24 are available from 19:00 Nov.14 to 19:00 Nov.20. The train tickets of Nov.25 is available after 19:00 Nov.20, and so on. On 19:00 Dec.16, the train tickets before and on Dec.26 are to be sold, and the 10-day pre-sale time will be recovered.
Nov. 17,2009 02:37 Ms.Rechael(CN) replied:
It's helpful, thanks Mr.Ray.
13.
Nov. 13,2009 23:03
Reply
Ms.J(Philippines) said:
Is it possible to get train ticket same day? We will arrive morning of Dec 23, 2009 in Shanghai and we want to travel by train same day around 7pm to Beijing? 2 adults and 2 kids. Pls advise how to get ticket aside from the expensive booking online? Also, whats the nicest train from shanghai to beijing? I mean clean and new? Is the fare for children below 8 yrs old the same for adult? Pls give me a schedule of train with fare. Thanks
Nov. 14,2009 03:21 Ms.Thelma(CN) replied:
hi, Ms.J, the train tickets in China would be on sail 10 days prior to the departure date. It is hard to get the tickets on the same day upon your arrival. The nicest train from SH to BJ is Multiple-Depot train. Here is schedule for your reference: D308 2110/0725 D306 2115/0730 D302 2120/0735 D314 2125/0740 D322 2135/0745 The first class seat costs RMB542.00 net per person. The child below 1.2 meter can enjoy half price. Good luck...
Nov. 14,2009 11:27 Ms.J(Philippines) replied:
Thanks Ms. Thelma, its a very helpful reply. I hope you don't mind to ask some more question; I'm in the Philippines, pls suggest how am I going to get a ticket in advance... Is the RMB542 the soft sleeper? How about the hard sleeper fare? Thanks
Thank you for your help. My friend and I are looking forward to taking trains from Beijing to Shanghai, then to Guangzhou and back to Beijing!
Nov. 17,2009 02:33 Ms.Thelma(CN) replied:
hi, Ms.J, i'm sorry i don't have a reliable agency that can recommend to you to buy train tickets. You may try to search online. RMB542 is for first class seat, the second class seat is RMB452. BTW, there are T-trains available, which are more economical. Here is info: T104 2158/1117 T110 2204/1123 The tiket costs RMB499 for soft sleeper lower bunk and RMB327 for hard sleeper lower bunk. Hope it helps.
14.
Nov. 8,2009 05:59
Reply
Mr.Hakkaart(NL) said:
I would like to know if the following itinerary is practically possible by train and how I'd get the train tickets (in time):
dec.28 Beijing -> Pingyao (overnight) dec.30 Pingyao -> Xi'an (departure in early morning or even midnight) jan.1 Xi'an -> Chengdu (departure in early morning/afternoon)
hi, take train from Beijing to Pingyao and Xian to Chengdu is comparatively easy. The train tickets of Pingyao/Xian are hardly to be purchased, as Pingyao is only a 3 minutes' stopover of the those trains. I suggest you take car to Taiyuan, which are the departure city of the trains.
For the train tickets, you may try to reserve them from your hotels in Beijing, Pingyao and Xian in advance.
Do you the train ticket prices (and hotels, too) go up in April from March? My friend and I are planning a trip in late March or April. The airlines fares seem to increase in very early April, and so I am wondering if that holds true for trains and hotels?
Thank you for your help.
Nov. 16,2009 01:53 Ms.Jaclyn(Cambodia) replied:
Good day, Sir! Prices of train tickets are quite stable. If there is any increase on it, the authority will inform the public in advance. Well, hotel rates vary a lot. As I know, some hotels even have different prices in days of one weeek. But afer you make the reservation, the price should be set.
16.
Nov. 12,2009 22:58
Reply
Ms.kaly(thailand) said:
hi
i wonder whether it is possible to travel from gaugzhou to beijing by the bullet train or any other train
thanks kaly
Nov. 13,2009 02:59 Mr.Lisa(CN) replied:
Surely you can take train from Guangzhou to Beijing, but there are only High-speed Train and Fast Train available. More than 20 hours journey time.
Nov. 13,2009 03:37 Ms.Shirley replied:
There is no bullet train between Guangzhou and Beijing at present. Any other trains are as follows: T16 deprts at 16:48 from Guangzhou Station and arrives in Beijing at 13:18 of the next day; T11/T14 departs at 15:09 and arrives at 12:49; T98A (available every other day) departs from Guangzhou East Station at 18:05 and arrives at 14:51.
17.
Nov. 9,2009 02:06
Reply
Mr.Saurabh(India) said:
can somebody tell me trains from changde to pingxiang ( jiangxi) . i need need train no with timings . pl respond asap.
Nov. 13,2009 03:35 Mr.John(CN) replied:
There are two trains from Changde(Hunan Province) to Pingxiang (Jiangxi Province). They are K534/K535 1619/2053 and 1374/1375 2102/0227.
18.
Nov. 11,2009 21:25
Reply
Mr.Ray said:
Qinghai-Tibet Railway Company has started using the new train schedule since Nov.11. Under the new schedule, a portion of railway timetable has been largely adjusted.
The arrival time of train no. K916 (Xining-Yinchuan) has been changed to 07:44 from 08:42, and the arrival time of train no.K915 (Yinchuan-Xining) has been adjusted to 10:42 from 11:05.
The train no. K9801(Xining-Lhasa) will start at 14:55 and arrive at 15:05(the next day), and the train no. K9802 (Lhasa-Xining) will start at 08:00 and arrive at 07:40(the next day).
It is also learned that the passenger trains between Chengdu and Xining will cancle the stop at Yangpingguan Station. The passenger trains between Shanghai and Xining will add the stop at Kunshan Station. The railway department reminds all the passengers to check the new schedule for a smooth travel.
19.
Nov. 11,2009 03:49
Reply
Mr.Pratap(India) said:
Hello
I have to travel from Kunmimg to Wenling and from Wenling to Zibo by rail.What will be the duration and charges of soft sleeper? Please advise.
With Regards Pratap
Nov. 11,2009 06:50 Ms.Thelma(CN) replied:
hi, Mr.Pratap, there is no direct train from Kunming to Wenling, you need connect via Hangzhou East Station. here is schedule for your reference: Kunming/ Hangzhou East K80 1625/0249 (34h24min., RMB754 for soft sleeper lower berth) Kunming/ Hangzhou East K182 1755/0934 (39h39min., RMB799 for soft sleeper lower berth) Hangzhou/ Wenling D3103 1758/2026 (RMB127 for first class seat)
Either there is no direct train from Wenling to Zibo, you may choose Hangzhou as a connection. Wenling/ Hangzhou: D3104 1205/1440 (RMB156 for first class seat) Hangzhou/ Zibo: 2582/2583 1900/1303 (18h, RMB424 for soft sleeper lower berth)
20.
Nov. 9,2009 21:21
Reply
Ms.Cora said:
Beijing’s third railway schedule will take effect starting from 0:00am on Nov.11 nationwide. Under the adjustment, the starting stations of four trains including D385/6 (Beijing-Suzhou), D309/10(Beijing-Hangzhou), D349/50(Beijing-Nanjing) and D33/4 (Beijing-Taishan) will be adjusted from Beijing Railway Station to Beijing South Railway Station. Four trains will be upgraded the level. The train K133/4 (Beijing West-Jinggangshan) will be changed to Z133/4. The train 1389/90 (Beijing West-Chongqing) will be changed to K589/90. The train 1219/20 (Beijing West-Chongqing) will be elevated to K619/20 and the train 1256/3 (1254/5) (Yanji-Qingdao) will be elevated to K1056/3(K1054/5).
21.
Nov. 9,2009 06:21
Reply
Mr.mohamed(Egypt) said:
FROM GUANGZHOU TO TAIZHOU
22.
Nov. 8,2009 18:55
Reply
Ms.Robyn (Australia) said:
We are keen to book train from Taizhou to Ningbo. I believe there is a new train service now available but can't find anything online? Can you assist with link to be able to book online.
Nov. 9,2009 03:25 Mr.Peter(USA) replied:
I heard that train tickets can only be purchased from the railway station or ticket office. Is that true we now can buy tickets online?
23.
Nov. 8,2009 00:07
Reply
Mrs.Svetlana(USA) said:
Greetings,
Could you explain what is the difference between Hard Sleeper and Soft Sleeper? I traveled by train once before from Harbin to Heihe and it was a room for 4 people and we could locked the door at night. Would that be considered Hard Sleeper?
I am planning travel by train in a month and is interested in a room that has doors and can be close any time.
Thanks for comments.
Nov. 8,2009 06:58 Ms.Fang(Malaysia) replied:
What you took was the soft sleeper. There is no door for hard sleeper. I think there is details about the difference on this web..... Here it is: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/tickets.htm
My friend and I are planning to take a train from Beijing to Shanghai, and then one from Shanghai to Guangzhou, then from Guangzhou back to Beijing.
Does this sound doable and good to you? We would get to lots of scenery and we both like trains. Also, in late March, early April. Any comment on that time of the year?
Thanks much.
Nov. 9,2009 02:34 Mrs.Svetlana(USA) replied:
Ms. Fang,
Thank you for your comments. I needed only that one clarification. The rest is clear to me. I used to travel in different countries, just was not sure what is what in China.
24.
Nov. 8,2009 23:47
Reply
Mr.Visitor(USA) said:
Just had my first experience with the China train system yesterday. (Shanghai-Suzhou trip). When booking my ticket at the automated machine in Shanghai (They had an "english" button on it), I selected the business class(31 yuan). I booked my return ticket at Suzhou, and despite the language barrier, I managed to get one. :) However, this ticket is showing a price of (26 yuan). (soft seat?) How will this seat be different from my previous one? Also, at shanghai railway station, the people helping take my bags out of the taxi asked for 120 yuan. I thought it was because my bag was a bit oversized, but they then proceeded to guide me through the entire process of getting on the train, including waiting with me for 45 minutes in the waiting area. While it was very convenient for a first-timer, it was a bit more than I needed. :) Was this service part of the business class ticket? Offered to be because I'm obviously not a local? Just curious.
25.
Nov. 7,2009 19:51
Reply
Ms.Nerida Chin(Australia) said:
Hi, I would like to know if the following is recommended travel. Beijing to Xi'an - Monday 22 March 2010. I would like to go on the T41 train, leaving at 16.43 arriving Tuesday 23 March at 5.22am. I arrive in Beijing on Friday the 19th of March and will ask my hotel to book me a train ticket - is this correct? Also should I get a soft sleeper ticket? I am travelling alone so any assistant you can give would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Nerida
Nov. 8,2009 07:14 Mr.Jose(CA) replied:
It is best to take the soft sleeper. You can have your privacy, though with other three strangers. There are several trains from Beijing to Xian every day. It is too early to decide which one you will take now. All of them, nevertheless, have soft sleepers, I think. Why don't you ask your hotel to book the ticket after you book the room? I just think that it may be a little urgent for your hotel to buy the ticket only 3 days in advance.
Nov. 8,2009 23:18 Mr.Jose(California) replied:
Thanks for your help! After doing a little more research I came across China Travel Services in Xi'n who will purchase me a ticket once the train sale opens (10 days in advance) for the Z19. Do you think this is a good idea? Do you think it will be hard to get the ticket on the 19th (4 days away from travel) when I arrive in Beijing - will that not be enough time? Regards, Nerida
26.
Nov. 7,2009 05:21
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Mr.Mike H(Ukraine) said:
Do sleeper trains have both hard & soft sleeper carriages on the same train. I'm looking to travel with a group so we want to stay together but don't want to pay extra for soft sleeper. Thanks in advance for any help.
Nov. 8,2009 07:18 Mr.Philip(USA) replied:
Yes. They are on the same train. Hard sleeper train tickets are always more than soft sleeper train tickets. If you buy it earlier, you should have no problem to get a hard sleeper ticket.
a question: why don't you list prices for the deluxe sleepers for two rather than four people?
Please explain. Thanks.
Nov. 8,2009 07:05 Ms.ruby(CN) replied:
Only a few trains in China have deluxe soft sleepers facilities, like between Beijing Shanghai and Shanghai HK. While, soft sleeper compartment with four berth are common.
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Nov. 8,2009 02:58
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Ms.NUNTAWAN(THAILAND) said:
I want to go Yunan in December 2009.
Nov. 8,2009 06:55 Mr.Stanley(Ireland) replied:
From where? Yunnan is a province, not a city. You need to decide your destination cities first.
Is it possible to take a train from Hengshui (Hebei) to Guilin, has anyone done this, can I get some information Thasnks
Nov. 7,2009 03:47 Mr.Dimon(Cn) replied:
It seems not. I checked several websites but can not find the avaialble train from HENGSHUI to Guilin.
Nov. 7,2009 02:57 Mr.Daniel(CN) replied:
There is no direct train from Hengdshui to Guilin. I'm afraid that you need to connect a train in some places. Shijiazhuang is a better choice.
Nov. 7,2009 04:04 Mr.dimon(cn) replied:
Mr Dimon Thank you sir for your efforts,
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Nov. 5,2009 20:37
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Mr.Prasit(Thailand) said:
I plan to travel by bicycle from Vietnam to China and end the trip at Nanning, Guangxi. I will continue my journey by train to Guangzhou. Does the Nanning-Guangzhou train have luggage carriage to accept my bicycle?
I was told in Hanoi last month that Hanoi - Nanning train has no luggage carraige.
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11.
Nov. 16,2009 11:36 Reply
Ms.R(Philippines ) said:
Hi! is there a train from hongkong airport going to guangzhou? could you pls. give the schedule? thanks
Nov. 17,2009 02:50
Ms.Thelma(CN) replied:
hi, there is no direct train from Hongkong airport to Guangzhou. You need get to Kowloon Railway Station from the airport first to take the train. Here is schedule and fare, which is only for your reference
Kowloon Station - Guangzhou East Station
T362 1430/1631 RMB44 soft seat
T100B 1516/1723 RMB29 hard seat, RMB109 hard sleeper, RMB162 soft sleeper
T98B 1516/1723 RMB29 hard seat, RMB109 hard sleeper,RMB162 soft sleeper
12.
Nov. 16,2009 20:34 Reply
Mr.Ray said:
The pre-sale time of the train tickets identified with the letter T or K in Beijing area will be shortened from ten days to five days. The date of enforcement is between Nov.25 and Dec.20, 2009.
The specific issue of the train tickets is arranged like this: the train tickets before Nov.24 are available from 19:00 Nov.14 to 19:00 Nov.20. The train tickets of Nov.25 is available after 19:00 Nov.20, and so on. On 19:00 Dec.16, the train tickets before and on Dec.26 are to be sold, and the 10-day pre-sale time will be recovered.
Nov. 17,2009 02:37
Ms.Rechael(CN) replied:
It's helpful, thanks Mr.Ray.
13.
Nov. 13,2009 23:03 Reply
Ms.J(Philippines) said:
Is it possible to get train ticket same day? We will arrive morning of Dec 23, 2009 in Shanghai and we want to travel by train same day around 7pm to Beijing? 2 adults and 2 kids. Pls advise how to get ticket aside from the expensive booking online?
Also, whats the nicest train from shanghai to beijing? I mean clean and new? Is the fare for children below 8 yrs old the same for adult?
Pls give me a schedule of train with fare.
Thanks
Nov. 14,2009 03:21
Ms.Thelma(CN) replied:
hi, Ms.J, the train tickets in China would be on sail 10 days prior to the departure date. It is hard to get the tickets on the same day upon your arrival.
The nicest train from SH to BJ is Multiple-Depot train. Here is schedule for your reference:
D308 2110/0725
D306 2115/0730
D302 2120/0735
D314 2125/0740
D322 2135/0745
The first class seat costs RMB542.00 net per person. The child below 1.2 meter can enjoy half price.
Good luck...
Nov. 14,2009 11:27
Ms.J(Philippines) replied:
Thanks Ms. Thelma, its a very helpful reply. I hope you don't mind to ask some more question; I'm in the Philippines, pls suggest how am I going to get a ticket in advance... Is the RMB542 the soft sleeper? How about the hard sleeper fare?
Thanks
Nov. 17,2009 00:41
Mr.DAVIDCOAST(United States) replied:
Thank you for your help. My friend and I are looking forward to taking trains from Beijing to Shanghai, then to Guangzhou and back to Beijing!
Nov. 17,2009 02:33
Ms.Thelma(CN) replied:
hi, Ms.J, i'm sorry i don't have a reliable agency that can recommend to you to buy train tickets. You may try to search online. RMB542 is for first class seat, the second class seat is RMB452.
BTW, there are T-trains available, which are more economical. Here is info:
T104 2158/1117
T110 2204/1123
The tiket costs RMB499 for soft sleeper lower bunk and RMB327 for hard sleeper lower bunk.
Hope it helps.
14.
Nov. 8,2009 05:59 Reply
Mr.Hakkaart(NL) said:
I would like to know if the following itinerary is practically possible by train and how I'd get the train tickets (in time):
dec.28 Beijing -> Pingyao (overnight)
dec.30 Pingyao -> Xi'an (departure in early morning or even midnight)
jan.1 Xi'an -> Chengdu (departure in early morning/afternoon)
Thanks a lot!
Thomas
Nov. 16,2009 02:16
Mr.Christopher Sawyer(USA) replied:
hi, take train from Beijing to Pingyao and Xian to Chengdu is comparatively easy. The train tickets of Pingyao/Xian are hardly to be purchased, as Pingyao is only a 3 minutes' stopover of the those trains. I suggest you take car to Taiyuan, which are the departure city of the trains.
For the train tickets, you may try to reserve them from your hotels in Beijing, Pingyao and Xian in advance.
15.
Nov. 14,2009 14:07 Reply
Mr.DAVIDCOAST(United States) said:
Do you the train ticket prices (and hotels, too) go up in April from March? My friend and I are planning a trip in late March or April. The airlines fares seem to increase in very early April, and so I am wondering if that holds true for trains and hotels?
Thank you for your help.
Nov. 16,2009 01:53
Ms.Jaclyn(Cambodia) replied:
Good day, Sir! Prices of train tickets are quite stable. If there is any increase on it, the authority will inform the public in advance. Well, hotel rates vary a lot. As I know, some hotels even have different prices in days of one weeek. But afer you make the reservation, the price should be set.
16.
Nov. 12,2009 22:58 Reply
Ms.kaly(thailand) said:
hi
i wonder whether it is possible to travel from gaugzhou to beijing by the bullet train
or any other train
thanks
kaly
Nov. 13,2009 02:59
Mr.Lisa(CN) replied:
Surely you can take train from Guangzhou to Beijing, but there are only High-speed Train and Fast Train available. More than 20 hours journey time.
Nov. 13,2009 03:37
Ms.Shirley replied:
There is no bullet train between Guangzhou and Beijing at present. Any other trains are as follows:
T16 deprts at 16:48 from Guangzhou Station and arrives in Beijing at 13:18 of the next day; T11/T14 departs at 15:09 and arrives at 12:49; T98A (available every other day) departs from Guangzhou East Station at 18:05 and arrives at 14:51.
17.
Nov. 9,2009 02:06 Reply
Mr.Saurabh(India) said:
can somebody tell me trains from changde to pingxiang ( jiangxi) . i need need train no with timings . pl respond asap.
Nov. 13,2009 03:35
Mr.John(CN) replied:
There are two trains from Changde(Hunan Province) to Pingxiang (Jiangxi Province). They are K534/K535 1619/2053 and 1374/1375 2102/0227.
18.
Nov. 11,2009 21:25 Reply
Mr.Ray said:
Qinghai-Tibet Railway Company has started using the new train schedule since Nov.11. Under the new schedule, a portion of railway timetable has been largely adjusted.
The arrival time of train no. K916 (Xining-Yinchuan) has been changed to 07:44 from 08:42, and the arrival time of train no.K915 (Yinchuan-Xining) has been adjusted to 10:42 from 11:05.
The train no. K9801(Xining-Lhasa) will start at 14:55 and arrive at 15:05(the next day), and the train no. K9802 (Lhasa-Xining) will start at 08:00 and arrive at 07:40(the next day).
It is also learned that the passenger trains between Chengdu and Xining will cancle the stop at Yangpingguan Station. The passenger trains between Shanghai and Xining will add the stop at Kunshan Station. The railway department reminds all the passengers to check the new schedule for a smooth travel.
19.
Nov. 11,2009 03:49 Reply
Mr.Pratap(India) said:
Hello
I have to travel from Kunmimg to Wenling and from Wenling to Zibo by rail.What will be the duration and charges of soft sleeper?
Please advise.
With Regards
Pratap
Nov. 11,2009 06:50
Ms.Thelma(CN) replied:
hi, Mr.Pratap, there is no direct train from Kunming to Wenling, you need connect via Hangzhou East Station.
here is schedule for your reference:
Kunming/ Hangzhou East K80 1625/0249 (34h24min., RMB754 for soft sleeper lower berth)
Kunming/ Hangzhou East K182 1755/0934 (39h39min., RMB799 for soft sleeper lower berth)
Hangzhou/ Wenling D3103 1758/2026 (RMB127 for first class seat)
Either there is no direct train from Wenling to Zibo, you may choose Hangzhou as a connection.
Wenling/ Hangzhou: D3104 1205/1440 (RMB156 for first class seat)
Hangzhou/ Zibo: 2582/2583 1900/1303 (18h, RMB424 for soft sleeper lower berth)
20.
Nov. 9,2009 21:21 Reply
Ms.Cora said:
Beijing’s third railway schedule will take effect starting from 0:00am on Nov.11 nationwide. Under the adjustment, the starting stations of four trains including D385/6 (Beijing-Suzhou), D309/10(Beijing-Hangzhou), D349/50(Beijing-Nanjing) and D33/4 (Beijing-Taishan) will be adjusted from Beijing Railway Station to Beijing South Railway Station. Four trains will be upgraded the level. The train K133/4 (Beijing West-Jinggangshan) will be changed to Z133/4. The train 1389/90 (Beijing West-Chongqing) will be changed to K589/90. The train 1219/20 (Beijing West-Chongqing) will be elevated to K619/20 and the train 1256/3 (1254/5) (Yanji-Qingdao) will be elevated to K1056/3(K1054/5).
21.
Nov. 9,2009 06:21 Reply
Mr.mohamed(Egypt) said:
FROM GUANGZHOU TO TAIZHOU
22.
Nov. 8,2009 18:55 Reply
Ms.Robyn (Australia) said:
We are keen to book train from Taizhou to Ningbo. I believe there is a new train service now available but can't find anything online? Can you assist with link to be able to book online.
Nov. 9,2009 03:25
Mr.Peter(USA) replied:
I heard that train tickets can only be purchased from the railway station or ticket office. Is that true we now can buy tickets online?
23.
Nov. 8,2009 00:07 Reply
Mrs.Svetlana(USA) said:
Greetings,
Could you explain what is the difference between Hard Sleeper and Soft Sleeper? I traveled by train once before from Harbin to Heihe and it was a room for 4 people and we could locked the door at night. Would that be considered Hard Sleeper?
I am planning travel by train in a month and is interested in a room that has doors and can be close any time.
Thanks for comments.
Nov. 8,2009 06:58
Ms.Fang(Malaysia) replied:
What you took was the soft sleeper. There is no door for hard sleeper. I think there is details about the difference on this web.....
Here it is:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/tickets.htm
Nov. 8,2009 21:11
Mr.DAVIDCOAST(United States) replied:
Thank you, Ms. Ruby:
My friend and I are planning to take a train from Beijing to Shanghai, and then one from Shanghai to Guangzhou, then from Guangzhou back to Beijing.
Does this sound doable and good to you? We would get to lots of scenery and we both like trains. Also, in late March, early April. Any comment on that time of the year?
Thanks much.
Nov. 9,2009 02:34
Mrs.Svetlana(USA) replied:
Ms. Fang,
Thank you for your comments. I needed only that one clarification. The rest is clear to me. I used to travel in different countries, just was not sure what is what in China.
24.
Nov. 8,2009 23:47 Reply
Mr.Visitor(USA) said:
Just had my first experience with the China train system yesterday. (Shanghai-Suzhou trip). When booking my ticket at the automated machine in Shanghai (They had an "english" button on it), I selected the business class(31 yuan). I booked my return ticket at Suzhou, and despite the language barrier, I managed to get one. :) However, this ticket is showing a price of (26 yuan). (soft seat?) How will this seat be different from my previous one? Also, at shanghai railway station, the people helping take my bags out of the taxi asked for 120 yuan. I thought it was because my bag was a bit oversized, but they then proceeded to guide me through the entire process of getting on the train, including waiting with me for 45 minutes in the waiting area. While it was very convenient for a first-timer, it was a bit more than I needed. :) Was this service part of the business class ticket? Offered to be because I'm obviously not a local? Just curious.
25.
Nov. 7,2009 19:51 Reply
Ms.Nerida Chin(Australia) said:
Hi,
I would like to know if the following is recommended travel.
Beijing to Xi'an - Monday 22 March 2010. I would like to go on the T41 train, leaving at 16.43 arriving Tuesday 23 March at 5.22am.
I arrive in Beijing on Friday the 19th of March and will ask my hotel to book me a train ticket - is this correct? Also should I get a soft sleeper ticket?
I am travelling alone so any assistant you can give would be greatly appreciated.
Regards, Nerida
Nov. 8,2009 07:14
Mr.Jose(CA) replied:
It is best to take the soft sleeper. You can have your privacy, though with other three strangers. There are several trains from Beijing to Xian every day. It is too early to decide which one you will take now. All of them, nevertheless, have soft sleepers, I think. Why don't you ask your hotel to book the ticket after you book the room? I just think that it may be a little urgent for your hotel to buy the ticket only 3 days in advance.
Nov. 8,2009 23:18
Mr.Jose(California) replied:
Thanks for your help! After doing a little more research I came across China Travel Services in Xi'n who will purchase me a ticket once the train sale opens (10 days in advance) for the Z19. Do you think this is a good idea? Do you think it will be hard to get the ticket on the 19th (4 days away from travel) when I arrive in Beijing - will that not be enough time? Regards, Nerida
26.
Nov. 7,2009 05:21 Reply
Mr.Mike H(Ukraine) said:
Do sleeper trains have both hard & soft sleeper carriages on the same train. I'm looking to travel with a group so we want to stay together but don't want to pay extra for soft sleeper.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Nov. 8,2009 07:18
Mr.Philip(USA) replied:
Yes. They are on the same train. Hard sleeper train tickets are always more than soft sleeper train tickets. If you buy it earlier, you should have no problem to get a hard sleeper ticket.
27.
Nov. 7,2009 22:42 Reply
Mr.DAVIDCOAST(United States) said:
a question: why don't you list prices for the deluxe sleepers for two rather than four people?
Please explain. Thanks.
Nov. 8,2009 07:05
Ms.ruby(CN) replied:
Only a few trains in China have deluxe soft sleepers facilities, like between Beijing Shanghai and Shanghai HK. While, soft sleeper compartment with four berth are common.
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Nov. 8,2009 02:58 Reply
Ms.NUNTAWAN(THAILAND) said:
I want to go Yunan in December 2009.
Nov. 8,2009 06:55
Mr.Stanley(Ireland) replied:
From where? Yunnan is a province, not a city. You need to decide your destination cities first.
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Nov. 6,2009 04:44 Reply
Ms.TDX317(United Kingdom) said:
Is it possible to take a train from Hengshui (Hebei) to Guilin, has anyone done this, can I get some information Thasnks
Nov. 7,2009 03:47
Mr.Dimon(Cn) replied:
It seems not. I checked several websites but can not find the avaialble train from HENGSHUI to Guilin.
Nov. 7,2009 02:57
Mr.Daniel(CN) replied:
There is no direct train from Hengdshui to Guilin. I'm afraid that you need to connect a train in some places. Shijiazhuang is a better choice.
Nov. 7,2009 04:04
Mr.dimon(cn) replied:
Mr Dimon Thank you sir for your efforts,
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Nov. 5,2009 20:37 Reply
Mr.Prasit(Thailand) said:
I plan to travel by bicycle from Vietnam to China and end the trip at Nanning, Guangxi. I will continue my journey by train to Guangzhou. Does the Nanning-Guangzhou train have luggage carriage to accept my bicycle?
I was told in Hanoi last month that Hanoi - Nanning train has no luggage carraige.
Nov. 6,2009 01:13
Mr.Ivan(AU) replied:
You may have your luggage checked.