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Hangzhou Transport: Sources and Journey Checks

Hangzhou Transport: Sources and Journey Checks

Plan a Hangzhou journey using the actual station, terminal or boarding point and the operator’s current information.

High-Speed Rail: Confirm the Train, Station and Ticket

High-Speed Rail: Confirm the Train, Station and Ticket

A China Railway journey is tied to the train and date on the booked ticket, not a generic maximum-speed claim.

Choosing a Hostel: Room Details and Registration

Choosing a Hostel: Room Details and Registration

For a hostel, confirm the accommodation type, room arrangements and residence-registration process before booking.

Booking a Hotel: Identity, Terms and Registration

Booking a Hotel: Identity, Terms and Registration

For a hotel stay, the official visitor guide describes residence registration through the hotel using a valid travel document.

Choosing a Hotel: Compare the Actual Stay

Choosing a Hotel: Compare the Actual Stay

Choose a hotel by its confirmed location, room terms and check-in arrangements, rather than an unsupported universal price table.

Kunming Transport: Sources and Journey Checks

Kunming Transport: Sources and Journey Checks

Plan a Kunming journey using the actual station, terminal or boarding point and the operator’s current information.

Passport Requirements for China

Passport Requirements for China

Distinguish passport requirements for a Chinese visa application from the conditions of your entry arrangement.

Shanghai Transport: Sources and Journey Checks

Shanghai Transport: Sources and Journey Checks

Plan a Shanghai journey using the actual station, terminal or boarding point and the operator’s current information.

A SIM Card in China: Documents and Plan Questions

A SIM Card in China: Documents and Plan Questions

Foreign visitors can take a passport to a telecom operator’s service office to ask about a SIM card.

Using a Metro: Tickets, Gates and the Local Operator

Using a Metro: Tickets, Gates and the Local Operator

Metro payment and entry arrangements should be checked with the operator for the city and journey.

Taxis and Ride-Hailing: Confirm the Car and Journey

Taxis and Ride-Hailing: Confirm the Car and Journey

For a taxi or ride-hailing trip, confirm the vehicle, pickup point, destination and payment arrangement.

Booking China Railway Tickets: Passport and Train Details

Booking China Railway Tickets: Passport and Train Details

12306 is China Railway’s official ticket platform, and its English FAQ accepts eligible valid foreign passports for real-name ticketing.