Trains
Book China's high-speed trains: 12306, Trip.com, ticket classes and routes.
How Far in Advance Can You Book China Train Tickets? (Booking Window & Release Times, 2026)
China train tickets go on sale 15 days ahead on 12306, counting the purchase day. Here is the booking window, daily release times, train-type differences, and holiday tips.
How to Ride China's High-Speed Trains: E-Tickets, Boarding & Stations (2026)
Your passport is your ticket on China's high-speed trains. A 2026 walkthrough of the e-ticket system, station security, finding your gate and seat, and boarding.
China High-Speed Trains Explained: G, D, C Trains, Speeds & Top Routes (2026)
Confused by G, D and C on your China train ticket? Learn what each high-speed train code means, how fast they go, top-route journey times and which to pick.
Trip.com vs 12306: Which Is Best to Book China Train Tickets? (2026)
Trip.com vs the official 12306 app for China train tickets in 2026: booking fees, English support, payment, passports, refunds, and which to pick.
How to Use 12306 in English: Buy China Train Tickets as a Foreigner (2026)
A step-by-step 2026 guide to the official 12306 English app: register with your passport, verify your identity, pay by foreign card, board with your passport.
China Train Tickets Sold Out? 7 Ways to Still Get a Seat (2026)
Your China bullet train shows sold out on 12306? Here are 7 working 2026 ways to still get a seat: the candidate waitlist, Trip.com, standing tickets and more.
China Train Seat Classes Explained: Business, First, Second & Sleepers (2026)
A clear 2026 guide to China train seat classes: business, first and second class on bullet trains, plus soft and hard sleepers, with prices and which to pick.
How to Book China's High-Speed Trains (12306 & Trip.com): 2026 Guide
Booking China's high-speed trains is easy in 2026: your passport is your ticket. How to use 12306 and Trip.com, plus seat classes, refunds, and a checklist.