Year: 2019

Both domestic flights and high-speed trains travel frequently between Beijing and Xi'an, one of the most popular touristroutes in China. But which one is better? Beijing to Xi'an by High-Speed Train vs Plane Plane Bullet Train Ticket Price 450 – 2230 CNY (USD 66-328) 515.5 – 1627.5 CNY (USD 76-239) Duration 2 – 2.5 hours 4.5 – 6 hours Total Travel Time 6 hours 7 – 8 hours Punctuality Sometimes there will be delays Punctual Seat Space Cramped More leg room Traveling with children Not recommended Recommended Price High-Speed Train Price for bullet trains is fixed. Second class seat on Beijing to Xi'an high-speed trains is USD76 per ticket; first class is USD121 per ticket. Plane Air fare fluctuates according to the season and command. A flight ticket from Beijing to Xi'an is usually at USD66 to USD238. From Beijing to Xi'an, during the off season (from January to March and Novermber to December, Spring Festival and New Year's Holiday excluded), or when airlines have major discount, air ticket can be cheaper than high-speed train ticket. During peak season like from April to September, high-speed train ticket is much cheaper. Travel Time The high-speed train from Beijing to Xi'an takes 4.5 to 6 hours for the journey. Compared to plane, less time will be spent on local transportation if you take a high-speed train. Beijing to Xi'an bullet trains...

Both domestic flights and high-speed trains operate frequently between Beijing and Shanghai, one of the most popular touristroutes in China. But which one is better? Beijing to Shanghai by High-Speed Train Versus Airplane Airplane Bullet Train Ticket Price 600–1,490 CNY (88–219 USD) 553–1,748 CNY (81–257 USD) Duration 2–2.5 hours 4.5–6 hours Total Travel Time 6 hours 7–8 hours Punctuality Sometimes there will be delays Punctual Seat Space Cramped More leg room Traveling with Children Not recommended Recommended Price High-Speed Train The price of a second-class seat on the Beijing to Shanghai high-speed trains is 81 USD per ticket and first-class seat is 137 USD per ticket. Price for bullet trains is fixed. Airplane Air fares fluctuate according to the season and command. A flight ticket from Beijing to Shanghai is usually from 90 USD to 219 USD. In most cases, a high-speed train ticket fare is cheaper than the cost of a flight. When airlines offer major discounts, however, air fares can be cheaper than high-speed train tickets at about 80 USD per ticket. Travel Time A high-speed train takes about 5 hours to get from Beijing to Shanghai, and a flight takes about 2.5 hours. Obviouslytaking a flight is much faster than a bullet train. The total travel time for both options, which includes the commute from the railway station/airport to the city center and the check-in time,...

Due to the difference of China Railway system and Hong Kong Railway system, buying train tickets to and from Hong Kong is very different from buying train tickets in Mainland China. And the ways of collecting paper tickets, change and cancellation policies are also different. How to Buy Hong Kong Train Ticket There are three ways of purchasing train tickets to and from Hong Kong: Purchasing paper ticket(s) offline at ticket counters in Mainland China Purchasing e-ticket(s) online using the China Railway booking system Purchasing e-ticket(s) online using the Hong Kong Railway booking system Way of purchase How to get paper ticket Change & cancellation Offline at ticket counters in Mainland China Tickets to be delivered to your hotel or address in China around 7 days before departure 1. Before delivery, China Highlights can handle change and cancellation for you. There is a fee charged by China Railway for changing or cancelling tickets.2. After delivery, we cannot change or cancel tickets for you. Booking online with China Railway 1. Collect tickets at any train station in Mainland China without extra cost. 2. Collect tickets at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station with an extra cost of HKD10-30 per ticket. 1. Before you collect tickets, we can change or cancel the tickets for you. 2. After you collect tickets, you need to change or cancel the tickets yourself at ticket counters...

China Import and Export Fair (中国出口商品交易会), also called the Canton Fair (广交会), is an international trade fair held in April and September every year since 1957. The fair is held in Guangzhou, the capital city of Guangdong Province. It is the largest trade fair in China, with the best trade effect among all the trade fairs. About 25,000 domestic and overseas exhibitors, and 200,000 buyers from more than 210 countries attend Canton Fair every year. Among all the domestic means of transportation to the city of Guangzhou, trains, especially high-speed trains, is a fast, cost-effective and comfortable way to go. Hong Kong to Guangzhou by High-Speed Train With the open of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Line, traveling between Hong Kong and Guangzhou have become much faster and more convenient. There are 33 pairs of high-speed trains for passengers to travel between Hong Kong and Guangzhou. All the bullet trains terminate at high-speed train stations of Hong Kong West Kowloon and Guangzhou South. Recommended Bullet Trains from Hong Kong to Guangzhou Terminals: Guangzhou South Railway Station, Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station (Updated on May 14th, 2019) Train Number Departure Time Arrival Time Duration 2nd Class Ticket Price G6524 09:49 10:42 53 min US$32 (215 CNY) G6548 10:00 10:47 47 min US$28 (187 CNY) G6520 15:00 15:47 47 min US$28 (187 CNY) G6544 17:35 18:22 47 min US$32 (215 CNY)...

Chinese trains always seem busy. And they become even more busy than usual during holidays, with thousands of Chinese and foreign passengers traveling by train. The railways becomes extremely busy during the Goldren Week: the National Holiday week, the Spring Festival week. And you should also watch out short-break holidays such as the Mid-Autumn Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and May Day Holiday. During holidays, trains may be noisy, crowded and dirty. Be prepared too for extra inconvenience when buying tickets during holiday times. Here are some tips that should help make your holiday journey smoother. List of Chinese Holidays in 2019 Chinese Holidays Dates in 2019 Please Note New Year’s Day December 30th – January 1st (3 days) Tickets on short-journey (less than 5 hours) high-speed trains (with durations that less than 5 hours) will be sold out quickly. Spring Festival February 4th - 10th The peak period lasts for around a month, from January 25th to February 21th. The whole China Rail network will be very busy. Tomb-Sweeping Festival April 5th - 7th (3 days) Tickets on short-journey (less than 5 hours) high-speed trains will be sold out quickly. May Day Holiday May 1st - 3rd (3 days) Tickets on short-journey (less than 5 hours) high-speed trains will be sold out quickly. Dragon Boat Festival June 7th - 9th (3 days) Summer Holiday July 1st - September 1st...