{"id":3107,"date":"2016-05-03T10:05:21","date_gmt":"2016-05-03T14:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.reservations.com\/?p=3107"},"modified":"2019-06-06T09:58:04","modified_gmt":"2019-06-06T13:58:04","slug":"train-journeys-around-china-how-to-make-the-most-of-your-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reservations.com\/blog\/travel-inspiration-spotlight\/train-journeys-around-china-how-to-make-the-most-of-your-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Train Journeys Around China: How to make the most of your trip."},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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EXPLORING CHINA AND ALL ITS NOTABLE ATTRACTIONS CAN BE A DAUNTING FEAT, BUT NOT WITH THE HIGH-SPEED TRAIN SYSTEM THAT ENABLES YOU TO ENJOY THE JOURNEY. CHINA\u2019S NETWORK OF TRAINS, PARTICULARLY THE HIGH-SPEED ONES, RUN WITH EFFICIENCY. OWNING A CAR IS NOT SO COMMON IN CHINA, WHICH IS WHY TRAINS ARE REGULARLY USED FOR LONG DISTANCES. FOREIGNERS USING THE TRAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME WILL NOT FIND IT SO DIFFICULT, ESPECIALLY AFTER KNOWING THE BASIC KNOW-HOW OF TRAIN TRAVEL IN CHINA.<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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\r\n\r\nWhich Train To Take <\/strong>\r\n\r\nBefore you embark on your trip, it\u2019s important to learn about the type of trains in China to help you decide which ones to take. The newer,\u00a0more modern high-speed trains are classified as G, D and C, with the G train running the fastest at 350 kph or 217 mph. The slower option is the D train, which has similar facilities to the G train, yet is much cheaper in ticket price. Lastly, the C train is used for commuting short distances within the same province.\r\n\r\nChina has regular trains that have been operating for quite a number of years. Direct overnight trains or Z trains are a good option if you want to save money (as high-speed trains are expensive). The other two types, T and K, tend to have more stops and therefore adding to a longer travel time.\r\n\r\nWhat to Expect<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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\r\n\r\nOn your departure date, check the name of the train station carefully. In major cities, there may be two stations that could leave you confused. Get to the station a couple of hours before your departure time so that you can find your way around the platforms. Packing light is essential for train travel. Keep your belongings safely locked and within your sight. It is also wise to keep your passport and ticket on hand because you\u2019ll present it for check-in.\r\n\r\nAs with the facilities and conditions inside the trains, expect to get what you pay for. High-speed trains are more modern, clean and up to the standards of Westerners. Food items and drinks can be purchased on-board, but you can bring your own packed meal and snacks.\r\n\r\nPossible Routes <\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe most popular routes taken by travelers in China are concentrated on the major cities like Shanghai, Beijing, Xi\u2019an and Guangzhou. For first-timers, using the Beijing-Shanghai route of the high-speed rail is the ideal icebreaker. You get to see historical and picturesque spots in the capital coupled with the experiences of a cosmopolitan and fast-paced life in Shanghai.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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