How to book a train ticket from Beijing to Shanghai as a foreigner?

1. Can foreigners buy train tickets in China?
2. How much is train from Beijing to Shanghai?
3. How do I get from Beijing to Shanghai?
4. How do I book a Chinese bullet train ticket?
5. How much does it cost to visit Great Wall of China?
6. How expensive are Chinese trains?
7. How much does it cost to fly from Beijing to Shanghai?
8. How far is Shanghai from the Great Wall?
9. Is Shanghai more expensive than Beijing?
10. Is there a high speed train from Shanghai to Beijing?
11. How many days do you need in Shanghai?
12. What is the best time of year to visit the Great Wall of China?

Can foreigners buy train tickets in China?

Take your passport! Remember to take your own passport and the passports of all other passengers. Rules introduced in 2011 make it essential for foreigners to show a passport to buy tickets for any long-distance train. You'll also need your passport to board the train.

How much is train from Beijing to Shanghai?

The ticket price varies from 555 Yuan to 1750Yuan per one way trip. The 250 kph train has the same seating but the price ranges from 410 Yuan to 1260 Yuan per one way trip. Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail company says the ticket price change will be based on market demand.

How do I get from Beijing to Shanghai?

Between Beijing & Shanghai, the train is the way to go. Choose between the World's Fastest Passenger Train, a 350 km/h (217 mph) high-speed train taking as little as 4 hours 18 minutes or a time-effective 250 km/h (156 mph) express sleeper train which saves a hotel bill.

How do I book a Chinese bullet train ticket?

Option 1, Book at China Train Ticket Official Site - 12306.cn. The website operates from 7:00 to 23:00, and its pre-sale period is about 30 days.

How much does it cost to visit Great Wall of China?

Tours cost around $30 per person and include mini-bus transportation with an English-speaking guide and driver. DON'T visit the wall on weekends or holidays, when it is most crowded. Remember, it's not just foreigners who tour the Great Wall. Chinese love to visit as well on their days off.

How expensive are Chinese trains?

China's high speed rail with a maximum speed of 350 km/h has a typical infrastructure unit cost of about US$ 17-21m per km, with a high ratio of viaducts and tunnels, as compared with US$25-39 m per km in Europe and as high as US$ 56m per km currently estimated in California.

How much does it cost to fly from Beijing to Shanghai?

The average price for one way flights from Beijing to Shanghai is $239. The average price for round trip flights from Beijing to Shanghai is $1268.

How far is Shanghai from the Great Wall?

The Great Wall is about 1,300 kilometers (800 miles) away from downtown Shanghai. As swift and convenient transportation is available, the two places are not as far apart as they seem. If you are already in or plan to be in Shanghai, it is possible to visit one section of the Great Wall in Beijing within 1 or 2 days.

Is Shanghai more expensive than Beijing?

Is Beijing or Shanghai more expensive? Shanghai is slightly more expensive than Beijing, but as Tier 1 cities, the cost of living in both cities is relatively high compared to the rest of China. Compared to the West, both Beijing and Shanghai are pretty affordable.

Is there a high speed train from Shanghai to Beijing?

Beijing - Shanghai High Speed Train. The high speed trains running between Beijing and Shanghai are world's fastest, with a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph).

How many days do you need in Shanghai?

For Shanghai city, two full days is enough.

What is the best time of year to visit the Great Wall of China?

“The best time to visit the Great Wall is spring (April - May) and autumn (September - November). Summer is the peak season with exhausting heat and popular sections get very crowded, and in winter it's cold and even icy, but there's almost no crowding.”