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January 20, 2020
Really useful and reliable
I used Travel China Guide in order to buy in advance train tickets for my holiday in China I was preparing. It's easy to book through their site and the service is quick and reliable. Furthermore, their ... Full Text
I used Travel China Guide in order to buy in advance train tickets for my holiday in China I was preparing. It's easy to book through their site and the service is quick and reliable. Furthermore, their website hosts plenty of really useful information for planning your holiday in China so you shouldn't miss it before leaving. Collapse
mjakovlj
January 18, 2020
Train tickets in China
Everything went well. Even though all the 2nd class tickets for my train got sold out, I got booked on the very next train to travel in first class. The price difference was small and I was allowed to ... Full Text
Everything went well. Even though all the 2nd class tickets for my train got sold out, I got booked on the very next train to travel in first class. The price difference was small and I was allowed to pay it after the trip :) Collapse
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January 16, 2020
TRAIN TICKETS IN CHINA
Buy ticket trains in China can be very difficult, so I decided to buy tickets with Travel China Guide. We were travelling Shanghai - Suzhou - Hangzhou. The service was perfect: for a small charge, you ... Full Text
Buy ticket trains in China can be very difficult, so I decided to buy tickets with Travel China Guide. We were travelling Shanghai - Suzhou - Hangzhou. The service was perfect: for a small charge, you get the tickets in your hotel, and you just need to go to the station and take the train. No problem and a perfect service. People were extremely nice and solved all my doubts. Absolutely recomendable. Collapse
BRYAN J
January 15, 2020
TRAIN BOOKING SERVICE
The Travel China site was easy to follow and the abilty to book 4 trains was great as I only had to enter our passports once.
I booked 4 trains through Jessica and her service was excellent. 2 ... Full Text
The Travel China site was easy to follow and the abilty to book 4 trains was great as I only had to enter our passports once.
I booked 4 trains through Jessica and her service was excellent. 2 trains were unavaible and she gave me options and booked those as well.
The tickets were delivered to my hotel as arranged and on time.
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374asiab
January 15, 2020
Help in train tickets reservation
We contacted Travel China Guide to make a reservation for train tickets. They were very helpful, responding promptly to every question. Finally, we could not get the ticket for a train to Guilin as it ... Full Text
We contacted Travel China Guide to make a reservation for train tickets. They were very helpful, responding promptly to every question. Finally, we could not get the ticket for a train to Guilin as it was around the Chinese New Year so they helped us to find an alternative connection. We definitely recommend their services and we are looking forward to our trip! Collapse

Quick Guide on Train Travel in China

China train system boasts over 139,000 km (86,370 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 35,000 km's (21,750 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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More Night Bullet Trains Opened during Spring Festival Travel Rush

Jan. 20, 2020

To meet the demands of more and more passengers during the largest travel rush of the country, China railway operators have opened more night high speed trains in recent times. Since January 16, night high speed trains have been first time operated in Guiyang-Guangzhou and Nanning-Guangzhou railways. Also, Lanzhou Railways added Lanzhou-Shanghai night bullet trains from January 17. About 17 pairs of night trains depart from Zhengzhou to Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Shenzhen and Chongqing on January 21, 22, 29, 30. What's more, Guangdong Railways opened 112 pairs of night trains, of which 46 pairs are operated in Beijing-Guangzhou, 24 pairs in Guiyang-Guangxi, 4 pairs in Nanjing-Guangzhou, 6 pairs in Shenzhen-Zhanjiang and 8 pairs in Hangzhou-Shenzhen. For more details about the train schedule and tickets, passengers can check at TCG.

China's New Train Schedule Carried Out since Dec. 30, 2019

Dec. 31, 2019

The new schedule of China's trains has been implemented since December 30, 2019. More than 263 pairs of trains will be added after the schedule adjustment and the total number of the trains reaches 4,816 pairs, laying the groundwork for the coming Spring Festival Travel Rush. In addition to the newly opened railways like Beijing - Zhangjiakou, Zhangjiakou - Datong, Zhangjiakou - Hohhot, Shangqiu - Hefei, Zhengzhou - Fuyang, additional 9 series of bullet trains are added on the railways including Beijing - Nanchang, Hangzhou-Qingdao, and Nanchang - Jinggangshan.

Also, a lot of train schedules of the cities like Beijing, Tianjin, Harbin, Shenyang, Jinan, Qingdao, Hangzhou, and Guangzhou are adjusted and travelers should pay more attention to the timetable before boarding the train.

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Jackson
USA
Posted on Jan. 25, 2020
I liked your service. But there was one hitch at the train station. Since it was my first time taking a high speed train in Shanghai Hongqiao station, I almost spent 15 minutes to find the ticketing window. Maybe you could indicate the location of the ticket window where I could get my paper ticket. That would be very helpful.
Jack
Canada
Posted on Jan. 24, 2020
We met some problems when we collected our tickets for Beijing West-Harbin. The railway staff said that one of our passport number was wrong. We indeed put a wrong number. We had to cancel the ticket and then buy a new one. That was a little disappointing! The railway is too district with passenger’ information.
Nathan R Baker
CANADA
Posted on Jan. 23, 2020
Great Servive!
Rebecca
China (South African)
Posted on Jan. 22, 2020
Travel China Guide were extremely helpful when booking train tickets from Sanya to Haikou. The first class seats were comfortable and we enjoyed our trip. They were also helpful when wanting to change the dates of the trip. The only improvements I can think of would be:

Knowing the route of the train. We actually ended up getting off the train a few stops earlier, because we wanted to get off nearby Haikou Airport. However, we only knew once on the train that we were going past the airport.

An easier way to get printed tickets. We almost missed our train, even though we arrived at the station 40 minutes early, because there was a hold up in the queue to have our tickets printed.

Otherwise, everything was perfect, and we look forward to using them again in future!...More
Richard Janssen
The Netherlands
Posted on Jan. 21, 2020
Everthing went as promised, stated and confirmed.
Ndoh Jennifer
Cameroon
Posted on Jan. 20, 2020
Great, reliable!
JACOB
South Africa
Posted on Jan. 19, 2020
Thank you for your big help to provide clear and detailed instruction about how to report ticket loss. It really relieved me a lot for my train travel in China. Again thank you very much.
ROBERT
United Kingdom
Posted on Jan. 18, 2020
The train tickets booking service is fantastic. My clients have had a good time in China. Nice to work with you.
Serene
Singapore
Posted on Jan. 17, 2020
Very good service from Travel China Guide. I am very well pleased.
Martin
UK
Posted on Jan. 16, 2020
Trains are excellent, no complaints. Booking process was very smooth.
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Questions & Answers on China Train Schedule and Tickets Booking
Asked by yay from US | Feb. 01, 2020 20:39Reply
How to return train tickets?
Asked by Michael Lieder from GERMANY | Feb. 01, 2020 10:49Reply
Hello, i Booking a Ticket at Web Browser and now I can’t sign in at the app on my iPhone I don’t find a place to log in.
Can you help me to transfer the tickets to my mobil device?
Best regards
Michael
Asked by Donna from AUSTRALIA | Jan. 24, 2020 18:52Reply
If we book our train tickets now K3 with you for our travels in August are the tickets guaranteed?
Answers (1)
Answered by Connor | Jan. 31, 2020 00:18
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Tickets for this trip only sale 30 to 60 days in advance, it cannot be guaranteed at this time for a trip in Aug.
Asked by viner zipora from ISRAEL | Jan. 21, 2020 12:51Reply
from beijing to pingyao by train
there are two train stations in pingyao
Pingyao Ancient Town
and pingyao
What is the difference between them?

thanks
Answers (1)
Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Jan. 21, 2020 22:10
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Thank you for your inquiry.

Pingyao Railway Station only serves normal slow trains, it is closer to the sncient town. Pingyao Ancient Town Station only serves high speed trains. The station to use depends on the train type you will use for this trip.
Asked by Doug from AUSTRALIA | Jan. 17, 2020 22:52Reply
How many stations does bullet train stop at from Shanghai to Kunming?
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Answered by Darius from USA | Jan. 18, 2020 19:55
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There should be totally 49 stations between them, but it does not means that train will stop at all of these station. Different train has different stopovers.
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China Train Schedule & Tickets Booking

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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

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