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Quick Guide on Train Travel in China
China train system boasts over 77,000 miles (124,000 km) 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 186 mi/h (300 km/h). To plan a budget, convenient and safe travel, China train is your best choice. Start to search the timetable and book your tickets now!
- High Speed Trains The 13,600 mi's (22,000 km) 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.
- How to buy 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.
- Which type of train and which class to choose High speed types are recommended, with second/first/business class seats for short-time journeys. Soft sleepers and hard sleepers are good choices for an overnight trip.
- 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.
- 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.
- What to do if refund, change or lose a ticket Tickets can be refunded or changed both before and after issuing, while a lost one can only be refunded after the journey.
- Tips on travel during holidays Don't let the holiday crowd spoil your trip. Follow our guide to wisely avoid the travel peaks such as the Spring Festival Rush.
- Weight & size limit for carry-on luggage 44 pounds (20 kg) per person, with the total length of each item within 63 inches (160cm).
Best China Train Travel Routes:
- Beijing-Shanghai: 5 - 6 hours
- Beijing-Tianjin: 35 - 50 minutes
- Beijing-Xian: 5 - 6 hours
- Beijing-Guangzhou: 8 - 10 hours
- Shanghai-Guangzhou: 7 - 8.5 hours
- Shanghai-Hangzhou: 1 hour
- Shanghai-Suzhou: 23 - 44 minutes
- Guangzhou-Guilin: 2.5 hours
- Guangzhou-Hong Kong: 2 hours
- Guangzhou-Shenzhen: 30 minutes
- Xian-Shanghai: 6 - 7.5 hours
- Xian-Chengdu: 12 - 17 hours
What's On
On June 26, 2017, China's newly-developed "Fuxing" bullet train made its debuts on Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway. G124 and G123, adopting this train model, respectively depart from Beijing South Railway Station and Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station. Since July 1, 2017, G1, G2, G3, G4, G12, G107, G142 and G143 will all adopt this new model.
With a designated top running speed of 400 km/h (249 mph), Fuxing is expected to run faster than most high speed trains at present, namely the Harmony Model or Hexiehao in Chinese. Different from the exterior appearance of Harmony Model in white or grey with blue belts, Fuxing is colored in white or grey with red belts.
The space between seats is broader and the second class seats are longer than usual. Standard 220v outlets are provided in front and back of seats and USB is provided as well. What's more, passengers have free access to Wifi on the whole way. It's time to make a Fuxing ride to expect what a bullet train can bring you.
With a designated top running speed of 400 km/h (249 mph), Fuxing is expected to run faster than most high speed trains at present, namely the Harmony Model or Hexiehao in Chinese. Different from the exterior appearance of Harmony Model in white or grey with blue belts, Fuxing is colored in white or grey with red belts.
The space between seats is broader and the second class seats are longer than usual. Standard 220v outlets are provided in front and back of seats and USB is provided as well. What's more, passengers have free access to Wifi on the whole way. It's time to make a Fuxing ride to expect what a bullet train can bring you.
An international train between Urumqi in Xinjiang China and Astana in Kazakhstan has been opened since June 7, 2017. It is a sleeper train with 180 hard sleeper berths, departing daily from Urumqi at 19:02 and Astana at 10:52. It enters and exits from China via Helgas Port. A single trip takes about 24 hours and a full ticket costs CNY 692. The tickets pre-sale period is 60 days before departure.
Compared with the previous Sino-Kazakhstan train passing Alataw Pass, this one saves passengers' time for nearly 10 hours and the price is almost CNY 100 lower.
Compared with the previous Sino-Kazakhstan train passing Alataw Pass, this one saves passengers' time for nearly 10 hours and the price is almost CNY 100 lower.
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