The long-expectes Beijing Shanghai high speed rail starts to operate on July 01, 2011, a great day to be recorded into history. The high speed train ticket sale starts at 9:00am June 24, 2011.
For ticket booking, passengers are requested to log on to www.12306.cn, a service website run by China Railway customer service center. Unfortuatley, at the time of my writing, no English version for www.12306.cn.
Hopefully its English web pages will come out soon for the benefit of the increasing number of foreign visitors and expats in China.
The high speed train tickets go on sale 5 days in advance of departure dates. You may go to the railway stations concened for ticket booking and purchasing on the spot. You are required to present your ID or passport when you are going to buy a ticket at the request of present “Real Name” ticket booking regulation enforced by the Ministry of China Railway.
If you have no time to go to the railway station for buying your high speed tickets, you may ask your travel agent or your hotel to purchase your ticket at a certain commision.
You must send your scanned or copied ID document to your ticket agent. The tickets for the high speed train ride between Beijing and Shanghai will range from RMB 410 yuan to RMB 1,750, based on different speeds and seat classes. The high speed trains will run between 250 and 300 km/h with the fastest time of four hours and 48 minutes for the Beijing Shanghai 1,318 km line.
Hassle-free Shanghai Guided Tours
If you don’t want to do a self-guided tour and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours, here are some options for guided tours to Shanghai:
Shanghai Tour
Shanghai Day Tour
Shanghai Multi-Day Tour
Shanghai Evening Tour
Shanghai Cruise Port ( Transfer& Excursions )
Shanghai Beijing Tour
Shanghai Xian Tour
Shanghai Car Rental with Driver
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Shanghai’s Top 10 Iconic Landmarks
Top 10 Markets in Shanghai
Top 10 Shopping Malls in Shanghai
Top 10 Things to Do at night in Shanghai
Best Places for Autumn Leaves in Shanghai
Top 10 Things to Do in Winter in Shanghai
Top 10 Souvenirs in Shanghai
Top 10 Photo Spots in Shanghai
10 Non-Touristy Things to Do in Shanghai
Top Things to Do for Kids in Shanghai
Top family-friendly spots to visit in Shanghai
Top 10 Shanghai Museums
Doing things the local way in Shanghai
Shanghai Cherry Blossom Festival
How to Plan a Trip to Shanghai
Best time to visit Shanghai
How to Visit Shanghai on a Budget
Where to stay in Shanghai
Visit Shanghai in December
How to Visit Shanghai in November
Visit Shanghai in October
How to Visit Shanghai in March
Visit Shanghai in February
Shanghai in January Travel Guide
Shanghai Layout, the city layout of Shanghai
Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station
Public Transportation at Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
Huangpu River Cruis e Ticket Booking (Tickets, Photos and Map)
Shanghai Hop On Hop Off
Ferry from the Bund to Pudong
The highest al fresco dining venue in China
Shopping in Pudong Shanghai
Top 10 Shanghai Classic Vegetarian Restaurants
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Ticket Booking for Beijing Shanghai High Speed Rail
Top 10 Shanghai Budget Hotels
Top 10 Shanghai Luxury Hotels
Top 10 Shanghai Boutique Hotels
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How to Visit the Bund in Shanghai (Tips, Photos & Map)
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The Old World Charm in Shanghai (Tips, Photos & Map)
How to Visit Lujiazui in Pudong
How to Visit Zhujiajiao Water Town
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How to Visit Tianzifang
How to Visit Xintiandi
How to Visit Shanghai World Financial Center
How to Visit Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai
How to Visit Shanghai Tower
Tips for Visiting People’s Square, Shanghai
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