High-speed trains
High-speed train planning
Read these before buying rail legs that look simple on paper but break on station size, timing, or booking flow.
- Pick the booking path first: Trip.com, 12306, or the manual window.
- Treat major train stations like airports and protect buffer time accordingly.
- Check the exact station name and city order before locking timed legs.
Transport
How to buy high-speed train tickets as a foreigner
Three painless ways to book bullet train tickets — official app, Trip.com, or the manual window.
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TransportWhat foreigners misunderstand about Chinese train stations
Four truths about Chinese high-speed stations — show up 15 minutes early and you'll miss your train.
Read guide
Routes10-day visa-free China route: Beijing + Xi'an + Shanghai
Use the new 10-day transit window with a north-to-south classic route — history, walls, and skyline.
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Useful next stops
How to buy high-speed train tickets as a foreignerThree painless ways to book bullet train tickets — official app, Trip.com, or the manual window.What foreigners misunderstand about Chinese train stationsFour truths about Chinese high-speed stations — show up 15 minutes early and you'll miss your train.10-day visa-free China route: Beijing + Xi'an + ShanghaiUse the new 10-day transit window with a north-to-south classic route — history, walls, and skyline.