 What is the train station information in
Shanghai? |
| What is the train station information in Beijing? |
| How far in advance should I book an international train ticket? |
| How many small luggage you can carry aboard the train? |
| Is there any English broadcast in railway station? |
| How far in advance should I book a china train ticket? |
| Is there restaurant carriage in every train? |
| What is about the deluxe Cabin? |
| What is about the soft-sleeper? |
| What is about the hard-sleeper? |
| What is about the soft seat? |
| what is about the hard seat? |
| What are the train seats (sleepers) category in china? |
| How many types of Chinese Trains? |
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Q: What is the train station information in Shanghai?
Shanghai South Station: Some trains from Shanghai to Baotou, Qiqihaer, Yantai, Changchun, Hengyang and some trains to Guangzhou, Ningbo and the west station of Nanjing (in Jiangsu province) will depart from here.
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Q: What is the train station information in Beijing?
A: Some cities have two or more railway stations, so you should pay attention to the departure station to avoid missing the train. There are two railway stations in Beijing, Beijing Station and Beijing West Station.
Beijing railway station: located in the centre of the city, you can take the subway to get there. But remember to take line No.2 and exit through Gate C and D. Trains leaving for Shanghai, Suzhou, Chengde depart from here. Some international trains such as Beijing-Moscow, Beijing- Ulbator and Beijing- Pyongyang also depart from here.
Beijing West Railway Station: located in the southwest part of the city. It is the biggest railway station in Asia and famous for its Sino-European construction style. There is no subway nearby, but you can get there by taxi. Trains leaving for Xian, Urumqi and Hong Kong depart from here.
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Q: How far in advance should I book an international train ticket?
A: You should make the reservation at least 1 month in advance. In addition, its necessary for you to provide your passport number when you request to book an international train ticket, and the visa will be obtained by yourself. |
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Q: How many small luggage you can carry aboard the train?
A: The China Ministry of Railways stipulates that the weight of?small luggage you carry into the train is limited to a maximum of 20 kilograms (44 pounds); other big baggage can be checked into the train and the related formalities should be transacted at the railway station before your departure. |
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Q: Is there any English broadcast in railway station?
A: The announcement of the railway station is broadcast in Chinese, but in some big cities like Beijing, Xi'an?and Shanghai, it is also broadcast in English. |
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Q:How far in advance should I book a china train ticket?
A: In accordance with the policy of China Railway Station, The ticket will be issued 5-7 days before departure, so you need to book the tickets at least 20 days in advance. In Chinese festivals such as the International Labor Day (1st May, three-day holiday), National Day (1st Oct, one week holiday) and Chinese New Year, China train tickets is very tight, you must make the reservation as early as possible. |
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Q: Is there restaurant carriage in every train?
A: Yes, The restaurant carriage will be the 10th carriage. The choice of food will be limited and only Chinese food will be available. |
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Q: What is about the deluxe Cabin?
A:Deluxe Sleeper: deluxe sleeper class with 2-berth in one cabin with private toilet. The most important trains on the Beijing-Shanghai, Beijing-Hong Kong, Beijing-Xian and some other routes have deluxe sleeper class. Some train doesn't have deluxe soft sleeper. |
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Q: What is about the soft-sleeper?
A: Soft sleeper has comfortable 4-berth compartments with full bedding provided. Sheets and blankets are provided and they are generally of good standard. Washrooms and toilets are located at both ends of the compartment. Soft sleeper is recommended for long distance travel. |
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Q: What is about the hard-sleeper?
A: Hard sleeper has 6-berths (upper, middle and lower) in one open-planed compartment, the 6-berth on one side of the aisle, with pairs of seats on the other side of the aisle for daytime use. Sheets, pillows and blankets are provided. |
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Q: What is about the soft seat?
A: Soft Seat is more expensive than hard seat, but its comfortable, your legs can enjoy more room. The carriage is not crowded. |
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Q: what is about the hard seat?
A: Contrary to the soft seat, hard seat is upholstered and cheaper. These seats tend to be crowded and are not always very clean. |
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Q: What are the train seats (sleepers) category in china?
A: 2 kinds of seats: hard seat, soft seat, 3 kinds of sleepers: hard sleeper, soft sleeper, and deluxe sleeper. |
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Q: How many types of Chinese Trains?
A: The trains in China are categorized and named according to their speed and comfort. There are 5 different types in China, D Bullet Train, Z Express Train, T Super Fast train, K Fast Train, Ordinary Train. |
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