Getting Around China
China's high-speed rail makes the classic first-timer route easy. Here is how to buy tickets as a foreigner and what each leg costs.
China Train Tickets: A First-Timer's Guide to High-Speed Rail
How to buy China train tickets as a foreign visitor. High-speed rail classes, seat types, the 15-day booking window, the passport-as-ticket system, and 12306 vs Trip.com.
How to Buy Train Tickets in China (12306 and Trip.com, 2026)
A step-by-step guide to buying China train tickets as a foreigner: registering on 12306 with your passport, paying with a foreign card, booking on Trip.com, and boarding with your passport at the gate.