There are over 5,000 China train stations in cities and towns. Large cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou have more than one train stations. For instance, there are 4 stations in Beijing: Beijing Railway Station, Beijing West Railway Station, Beijing North Railway Station, and Beijing South Railway Station. Therefore, you can reach almost every place you want to go in China.
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A China railway station is usually the transportation hub of the city or town. Bus stops, long-distance bus stations, and taxi pick-up points are located near railway stations, so passengers have no need to worry about the transportation from a railway station to other places.
Facilities
Ticket Counter: Ticket Counters are usually outside a Chinese railway station. Along with ticket purchasing, passengers can have their tickets refunded and changed at the ticket counters. Information inquiry is also available at ticket counters.
Station Hall: In Chinese train stations, passengers need to go through the security check and ticket check before entering a station hall. Drinkable hot water is usually available in China railway station halls.
Luggage Locker: There are luggage lockers in most Chinese train stations. Luggage lockers are charged according to the sizes of luggage.
Lost and Found: The Lost and Found Center opens 8 hours a day. You can also contact the police station if you can not find the center.
Toilets: Toilets are usually located in station halls.
Restaurants & Stores: Restaurants and Stores can be found in the station hall of large China train stations, for example, there are KFC, McDonald, and many Chinese restaurants in the station hall of Beijing West Railway Station. In addition, there are also stores, supermarkets and newsstands in most station halls.
ATMs: ATMs are not very common in most China train stations, but you can find some nearby a railway station.
Red Caps: In most large railway stations in China, there are baggage handlers wearing red caps providing luggage carrying service. They charge CNY 5 – 10 per piece of baggage.
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Tips
1. Train stations in China are often crowded with people, so please keep your valuables secure and take due care.
2. It is suggested to arrive at the railway station 60 minutes ahead of your departure time.
3. The charged luggage lockers in Chinese train stations are safe. You may also find some stores outside a train station providing luggage storage service. Chinatour360 reminds us that it is much more expensive and not as safe to leave your bags in the stores outside a train station.
4. Food in restaurants near a China train station is usually more expensive than those in towns or cities, except for the chained restaurants, such as KFC, McDonald, and Best Food.
Major China Train Stations
