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transportChina High-Speed Rail Tickets: How to Book as a Foreigner (2026)
China high-speed rail tickets: how to book on 12306 or Trip.com with a foreign passport — the 15-day booking window, seat classes, and fares. No Chinese needed.
Updated Jul 2026
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transportChina's Best High-Speed Train Routes 2026: Scenic Lines, Record Speeds & Must-Try Journeys
The most spectacular and useful high-speed train routes in China — the Beijing to Xi'an line (4.5 hours through Yellow River country), Shanghai to Hangzhou (44 minutes), the Guizhou plateau lines with their extraordinary bridges and tunnels, and the Sichuan-Tibet Railway (still under construction). What to expect on each.
Updated May 2026
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transportChina's Maglev Trains 2026: The Shanghai Maglev Experience & Future Routes
China's operational maglev trains — the Shanghai Transrapid (Pudong Airport to Longyang Road, 7 minutes, 431 km/h, world's fastest commercial train), how to ride it, ticket prices, the best position for speed gauge photos, and what China's planned future maglev routes (Beijing-Shanghai, Chengdu-Chongqing) mean for future travel.
Updated May 2026
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transportChina Budget Transport Comparison 2026: Train vs Bus vs Flight — Which is Best Value?
Should you fly, take the high-speed train, or grab a long-distance bus in China? The answer depends on distance, time, cost, and comfort — and China's 2026 transport network makes this decision more nuanced than ever. This complete comparison guide breaks down every option with real prices and journey examples.
Updated May 2026
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transportGetting Around China in 2025: A Complete Guide to High-Speed Trains, Metros & More
China's high-speed rail network is the world's largest. Here is exactly how to book tickets, navigate stations, and travel between cities like a local — even without Mandarin.
Updated May 2026
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