China First Day
Train Booking Guide

Real-name basics

China rail travel uses real-name ticketing. The identity document used to buy the ticket must be the document you keep ready at the station.

Source basisChina Railway 12306

What to do

  1. 1

    Use the same passport details across booking, passenger profile, and station entry.

  2. 2

    Check spelling, middle names, passport number, and nationality before payment.

  3. 3

    Bring the physical passport used for the booking.

  4. 4

    Save the order number and train details offline.

Check before you rely on it

  • Passenger information is verified or accepted by the booking channel.

  • The passport is valid and not packed in checked luggage.

  • Every passenger has their own correct identity information.