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Transport Guide in China
🚄 DiDi • Trains • Metro • Taxi
Transport Guide in China
Everything you need to get around China: DiDi booking steps, trains, metro, taxi tips, and shared cars from Hangzhou Airport to Yiwu.
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🚄 Trains in China
Faster and cheaper than flying for most inter-city trips in China.
📋 Train Types
G
High-Speed Rail (高铁)
250–350 km/h. Fastest, most expensive. Dedicated stations.
D
Fast Train (动车)
200–250 km/h. Fast and moderately priced.
K/Z
Regular Train
Slow but very cheap. Good for overnight sleeper trips.
📱 How to Book a Ticket
1
Download the 12306 app (China's official train booking app)
2
Register with your passport — choose "Passport" as ID type
3
Search: departure city → destination city + date
4
Choose train and seat class: 二等座 (2nd class) or 一等座 (1st class)
5
Pay via WeChat Pay, Alipay, or an international card
6
Bring your passport to the station — show ticket number or collect from machine
💡 Tip: G trains usually have food on board. Ask for non-pork options: 有不含猪肉的吗? (Yǒu bù hán zhūròu de ma?)
