Book China high-speed trains. In English.
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What our customers say
Real feedback from international travellers who booked their China train tickets with us.
Absolute lifesaver for our China trip
We had no idea how to book train tickets in China as foreigners. This site made it so simple — searched the route, paid in USD, and had our e-tickets within a few hours. The Beijing–Shanghai G train was incredible. Will use again.
James W.
🇦🇺 Australia
June 2026
Easy booking, fast delivery
Booked Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou for a day trip. Tickets arrived by email in under an hour. Station pickup was seamless — just showed passport at the machine. Highly recommend to anyone nervous about navigating 12306.
Sophie M.
🇫🇷 France
May 2026
Best way to travel China
Used this service three times across a two-week China trip. Suzhou, Xi'an, Chengdu — all booked effortlessly. Support replied within hours when I had a question about seat selection. The high-speed trains themselves are stunning.
Daniel O.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
April 2026
Very convenient for non-Chinese speakers
I speak some Mandarin but still found 12306 confusing. This platform is much cleaner and fully in English. Prices are slightly higher than booking direct but the convenience is worth every penny.
Yuki T.
🇯🇵 Japan
March 2026
Absolute lifesaver for our China trip
We had no idea how to book train tickets in China as foreigners. This site made it so simple — searched the route, paid in USD, and had our e-tickets within a few hours. The Beijing–Shanghai G train was incredible. Will use again.
James W.
🇦🇺 Australia
June 2026
Easy booking, fast delivery
Booked Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou for a day trip. Tickets arrived by email in under an hour. Station pickup was seamless — just showed passport at the machine. Highly recommend to anyone nervous about navigating 12306.
Sophie M.
🇫🇷 France
May 2026
Best way to travel China
Used this service three times across a two-week China trip. Suzhou, Xi'an, Chengdu — all booked effortlessly. Support replied within hours when I had a question about seat selection. The high-speed trains themselves are stunning.
Daniel O.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
April 2026
Very convenient for non-Chinese speakers
I speak some Mandarin but still found 12306 confusing. This platform is much cleaner and fully in English. Prices are slightly higher than booking direct but the convenience is worth every penny.
Yuki T.
🇯🇵 Japan
March 2026
Living in China?
The easiest way for expats to book Chinese trains
12306 blocks foreign cards. WeChat Pay requires a Chinese bank link. We cut through all of that — book any high-speed train in English and pay with any international card.
- Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay & Google Pay accepted
- No Chinese bank account, SIM card, or app needed
- Same ticket availability as the official 12306 system
- Add colleagues or family members in one booking
Common questions
Everything you need to know about booking China train tickets as a visitor.
Plan before you book
Popular China train routes
Station guides, typical journey times, seat advice, and practical tips for first-time visitors.
Beijing → Shanghai
How to travel from Beijing to Shanghai by high-speed train, including stations, journey times, seat classes, and booking tips for foreign visitors.
Around 4.5–6.5 hours
Shanghai → Guangzhou
Plan a Shanghai to Guangzhou train journey with station details, typical travel time, seat options, and practical booking advice.
Around 7–8.5 hours
Beijing → Xi'an
Travel from Beijing to Xi'an by bullet train with guidance on stations, seat classes, journey time, and visiting the Terracotta Warriors.
Around 4–5.5 hours
Shanghai → Hangzhou
A practical guide to the short Shanghai–Hangzhou high-speed train trip, including station choices and day-trip planning.
Around 45–75 minutes
Guangzhou → Shenzhen
Compare Guangzhou and Shenzhen high-speed train stations, typical trip times, and the best ticket options for visitors.
Around 30–75 minutes
Hong Kong → Guilin
Book a direct Hong Kong to Guilin high-speed train and understand cross-border checks, stations, seats, and journey planning.
Around 3–4 hours