China train travel guides
Everything a first-time foreign traveler needs to book, board, and ride with confidence.
How to Buy China Train Tickets as a Foreigner
The two ways foreigners book China high-speed train tickets — Trip.com in English or the official 12306 app — plus when tickets go on sale.
Your Passport at the Station — Gates & Security
How boarding works at China high-speed rail stations as a foreigner — security, finding your gate, and scanning your passport to board.
China High-Speed Train Seat Classes Explained
Second, First, and Business Class on China's high-speed trains — seat layout, legroom, price, and which one is worth it for your trip.
China Train Types G, D and C Explained
What the G, D and C letters mean on China's high-speed trains — speed, comfort, and how to read a Chinese train number when booking.