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Giuseppe T
November 7, 2018
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November 7, 2018
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November 6, 2018
BEST service for buying train ticket in China
This was the first time we bought train tickets in China via online. We were 12 people alltogether and bought for 5 different sectors in mainland China. The booking and the payment system on TravelChinaGuide ... Full Text
This was the first time we bought train tickets in China via online. We were 12 people alltogether and bought for 5 different sectors in mainland China. The booking and the payment system on TravelChinaGuide was easy to follow. And the staff was really attentive as well as responsive to our queries.
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November 6, 2018
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We often travel to China and have never been let down by Travel China Guide to book our train tickets. Their website is super clear, they are quick, efficient and give you good advice. I book through them exclusively and have the tickets delivered to my hotel
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November 6, 2018
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I purchased tickets for several different trips on the train. Travel China Guide made it so easy! The best part was they emailed me with instructions in English and Chinese on how to get the tickets. ... Full Text
I purchased tickets for several different trips on the train. Travel China Guide made it so easy! The best part was they emailed me with instructions in English and Chinese on how to get the tickets. I went to the train station ticket window, handed them the piece of paper and my passport, and collected my tickets. I even gave them the pick-up instructions for other train stations and they gave me tickets for that train as well. Great job! Highly recommended. Collapse

Quick Guide on Train Travel in China

China train system boasts over 127,000 km (79,000 mi) long railway, including the world's largest high speed train network connecting more than 500 cities across the country, and the highest speed can reach 350 km/h (217 mph). To plan a budget, convenient and safe travel, China train is your best choice. Start to search the realtime timetable and book your China railway tickets now!

High Speed Trains
The 25,000 km's (15,500 mi) high speed rail enables more than 2,300 pairs of daily bullet trains in operation, connecting almost every large city and top tourist destinations.
First Class Seat vs. Second Class Seat
First class carriage has four seats in a row while second class carriage has five, hence a first class seat is bigger and more comfortable. But its ticket price is 20%-40% higher than that of a second class seat.
Which type of train and which class to choose
High speed types are recommended, with second class seats, first class seats and business class seats for short-time journeys. Soft sleepers and hard sleepers are good choices for an overnight trip.
How to buy China rail tickets
Two methods: book with an online agency as early as possible to ensure the best seat/berth; purchase at a railway station with your original passport at most 28 days in advance.
How to collect tickets
Two ways: deliver to a hotel you reserved in China; pick up by yourself at a railway station with your original passport and pickup number.
How to take a train in China
Arrive at the right station an hour before departure, go through the security check, find your waiting room, and then wait for the check-in.
How to read a China train ticket
Here are clear samples and explanations teaching passengers how to read the information on a ticket, including the station names and departure time.
What to do if refund, change or lose a ticket
Railway tickets can be refunded or changed both before and after issuing, while a lost one can only be refunded after the journey.
Weight & size limit for carry-on luggage
20 kg (44 pounds) per adult and 10 kg (22 pounds) per child, with the total length of each item within 130cm (51 in).

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Jinan - Qingdao Bullet Train will Run with the Speed of 350 km/h since December, 2018

Nov. 16, 2018

The Jinan - Qingdao high speed railway which passes through the whole Shandong Peninsula with a total length of 308 km (191 mi) will open by the end of 2018. The railway starts from Jinan East Station to Hongdao Station and the cities along the way include Zhangqiu, Zouping, Zibo, Qingzhou, Weifang, Gaomi and Jiaozhou. This is an electrified railway and its designed speed reaches 350 km/h (217 mph), which means the travel time between Jinan and Qingdao can be cut to 1 hour from 2.5 hours. What's more, from Jinan to Yantai and Rizhao, the travel time will also be shortened to about 2 hours.

Qingdao - Yancheng High Speed Railway to Open since December, 2018

Nov. 15, 2018

The high speed railway which starts from the Qingdao North Station and ends in Yancheng North Station will open since the next month. The total distance is 429 km (267 mi) and the designed speed is 200 km/h. The stations along the way include Qingdao West, Rizhao West, Ganyu, Lianyungang, Haizhou and Funing East. Once the railway is opened, the travel time from Yancheng to Lianyungang, Qingdao and Beijing will be shortened to 1 hour, 2.5 hours and 6.5 hours. Also, the travel time from Lianyungang to Beijing and Shanghai will be cut a lot.

Questions & Answers on China Train Schedule and Tickets Booking

Asked by Magister from US | Nov. 16, 2018 18:03

Delivery fee

If I buy several tickets at once, do I have to pay the delivery for each ticket? Or can I get a flat rate for one delivery?

Answers (1)

Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Nov. 17, 2018 00:21

The delivery fee will be charged one time only no matter how many tickets involved.

Asked by Andy from UK | Nov. 16, 2018 00:04

I will be travelling from Foshan to Chengdu in January.

What is the earliest I can book the ticket and can I collect it from a station in Hong Kong and if so, which?

Asked by Sandro from AUSTRALIA | Nov. 15, 2018 18:20

Can I pick up my tickets from a China Post in YongPing Yunnan Province?

I was told I can buy tickets at a China Post in YongPing. If I order the tickets online on this site, is it possible to pick them up at the China Post in YongPing Yunnan Province?
Thank You

Answers (1)

Answered by Carlos | Nov. 16, 2018 23:59

If you book ticket online, you could only pick up tickets at the railway stations. Maybe there is a ticket office at the China Post, but you could only buy ticket there upon arrival.

Asked by Lok from MALAYSIA | Nov. 14, 2018 06:10

Huangshan Scenic Area during Christmas

Would be visiting Huangshan Scenic Area on 24 December 2018, a Christmas Eve Day. Will it be a peak season then? Is it difficult to get bus tickets from Tunxi to Tangkou then? Afraid there will be a big crowd then. Hope someone can enlighten me. Thank you.

Answers (2)

Answered by Nora | Nov. 15, 2018 00:18

Winter time is not a peak season for traveling, it should not be hard to find bus. Private cars can also be found.

Answered by Sarah | Nov. 15, 2018 19:24

Don't worry, Christmas is not a national holiday in Mainland China and 24 DEC 2018 is Monday. Most people from nearby big cities like Hangzhou, Shanghai, Nanjing and Hefei won't have enough time to visit Huangshan.

Asked by Lok from MALAYSIA | Nov. 13, 2018 20:33

Hangzhou to Huangshan or Tunxi fast train

Is there a fast rail service from Hangzhou to Tunxi or Huangshan? How long does the journey take?

Answers (2)

Answered by Amy | Nov. 14, 2018 01:17

There is bullet rides to Huangshan North Station taking about 3 to 3.5 hours on the way. After your arrival at the station, you can take bus or taxi to Tunxi area or the mountain.

Answered by Henry | Nov. 14, 2018 05:51

The Hangzhou-Huangshan Railway will open in this December. After this December, you are able to take a fast train from Hangzhou to Huangshan in about 1.5 h. Current Hangzhou-Huangshan fast train service has to take a detour, so you need to spend more than 3 h in journey.

China Train Schedule & Tickets Booking

International Train from China

Quick Guide on Train Travel in China

High Speed Trains

First Class Seat vs. Second Class Seat

Which type of train and which class to choose

How to buy China rail tickets

How to collect tickets

How to take a train in China

How to read a China train ticket

What to do if refund, change or lose a ticket

Weight & size limit for carry-on luggage

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