train Archives - Travel China Cheaper Travel China the smart way! Expert tips and travel advice for China tourists and expats. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:16:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/wp-content/uploads/favicon.ico train Archives - Travel China Cheaper 32 32 How to Travel from Shanghai to Suzhou in 2025 (multiple options) https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/travel-shanghai-to-suzhou Sat, 01 Feb 2025 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=11365 Are you thinking about how to travel from Shanghai to Suzhou fast and on a budget?  Having traveled between the two cities before, I’d like to share with you the best (and fastest…and cheapest) ways to get from Shanghai to Suzhou by train or bus.  Commonly described as the “Venice of the East,” Suzhou makes for […]

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]]> How to Buy Train Tickets in China as a Foreigner in 2025 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/how-to-buy-china-train-tickets-online Fri, 31 Jan 2025 21:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=338 Is it possible to purchase China train tickets online before you travel? The short answer is yes, but there are a couple different ways that could be done. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through two different methods for purchasing China train tickets online, including using the China Railway official website, to hopefully make your […]

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]]> China Train Guide 2025 | Tips & Travel Advice https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/china-trains https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/china-trains#comments Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=7968 Welcome to the Ultimate China Train Guide, updated for 2025! I’ve been taking trains in China for more than 10 years now and it is one of the most comfortable and fun ways to explore China. These are all the things you need to know in order to search for the right train, buy train […]

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]]> https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/china-trains/feed 35 How to Travel from Beijing to Shanghai | 2025 Travel Tips https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/travel-beijing-to-shanghai Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=10739 What is the fastest way to travel from Beijing to Shanghai? How about the cheapest? Here we cover all the different ways to get from Beijing to Shanghai by train, plane or bus to help plan your trip. As you plan your travel from Beijing to Shanghai, you thankfully have a number of options to […]

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]]> Beijing to Xian Train or Flight: How to Travel in 2025 (Multiple Options) https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/travel-beijing-to-xian Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=10986 Are you wondering how to travel between Beijing and Xi’an in 2024? Based on my own experience traveling between the two cities many times, I’d like to share with you the best (and fastest…and cheapest) modes of travel and why I recommend the high-speed Beijing to Xian train. Xi’an (written as both “Xian” and “Xi’an”) […]

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]]> 5 Creative Ways to Travel China on a Budget in 2025 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/5-ways-to-travel-china-on-a-budget https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/5-ways-to-travel-china-on-a-budget#comments Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=167 So you want to travel China on a budget? In general, Asia is a great place to save money when traveling, and China is no exception. My wife and I love to explore different parts of China and are always doing so on a budget. Over time, it’s become a challenge to see how much […]

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]]> https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/5-ways-to-travel-china-on-a-budget/feed 3 How to Take the Hong Kong to China High Speed Train https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/hong-kong-high-speed-train-guide Sat, 11 Feb 2023 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=10510 Is it possible to take a high speed train from Hong Kong to China? As of 2020, the answer to that question is yes. Although controversial, the new high speed rail link has cut travel times between mainland China and Hong Kong by more than half. Here’s everything you need to know about taking the […]

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]]> Understanding the Rules for Buying China Train Tickets https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/understanding-new-rules-buying-china-train-tickets https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/understanding-new-rules-buying-china-train-tickets#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=7506 What are the rules for buying train tickets in China? If you’re curious about how many days in advance you can purchase China train tickets or what is required to make the purchase, you’ll find all the answers you need right here. Train travel in China used to be so unpredictable. I remember having to […]

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