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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...

It can be challenging to take a train in China with children. Preparation needs to be made in advance to ensure you have a smooth trip. It is not recommended to take babies under 3 months of age on a long-distance train ride, especially during peak travel periods. Child Ticket Rules According to China Rail’s policy, children under 12 years of age cannot travel on a train alone and should be accompanied by an adult. The picture below may help you understand China train child ticket policy: A child’s ticket can be booked online. The fares for children’s tickets are as below: 1. Children up to 1.2 m (3.9 feet) in height can travel for free, but without their own seat or berth. A child ticket is needed if a seat or berth is required. 2. One adult can bring only one child (under 1.2 m) for free. If there is only one adult and more than one child, the other children need to buy children’s tickets. 3. Children 12 years of age and under, up to 1.5 m (4.9 feet) in height are eligible for children’s tickets. The children’s ticket price is half that of an adult ticket, except for sleeper tickets, which are 75% of the adult ticket price. 4. Children more than 12 years old or more than 1.5 m (4.9 feet) tall need to buy...

The following 24 phrases should help you break the language barrier while traveling by train in China. They are divided into four sections for easy reference: On the Way to the Station At the train station On the Train After the Journey Show Chinese people the appropriate characters for what you want if you are not confident with speaking Chinese. On the Way to the Station China train station concourse Please double-check your train station name, as there could be more than one stations in the city. 1. Excuse me, where can I take the bus/metro to the ** train station? (Show your ticket or the Chinese name of the station) 请问，去**火车站的公车/地铁在哪里乘坐？ 2. Please take me to the ** train station, thanks! (Show your ticket or Chinese name of the station to taxi driver) 请带我去**火车站，谢谢！ 3. Excuse me, is there a shuttle bus to the** train station? (at an airport) 请问，有去**火车站的机场大巴吗? 4. How long will it take to go to the **train station from here? 从这里到**火车站需要多久? At the Train Station 1. Where is the ticket office, please? China train station ticket changes and refunds area 请问，售票厅在哪里？ 2. I have made a booking online, where can I collect my tickets? 我在网上订了票，请问我在哪里可以取票？ 3. This is my pick up number and passport. I need to collect the ticket. (at the ticket-collecting counter) 这是我的订票号和护照，请你帮我把票取出来。 4. I missed my train, is it possible to...