Title: Rail travel in China – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Headings: Rail travel in China
Rail travel in China
Types of trains and services
High-speed trains
Conventional trains
Classes
High-speed train classes
Conventional train classes
Booking tickets
1. Purchase from a website (recommended)
Official booking site
Third-party sites
2. Purchase from a railway station ticket office
3. Purchase from an automated ticket machine
4. Purchase from a train ticket agency or office
Replacing lost tickets
Hints
Train stations
Finding your train station
Travel tips
Checked luggage and parcels
High-speed rail
Carry-on luggage
Checked luggage and parcel service
Onboard services
Pricing
Boarding your train
During the journey
Arrival at your destination
Connecting trains
Stay safe
Even faster — Maglev
International and regional routes

Content: Second Class: Slightly firmer but not uncomfortable seats in a 2+3 layout. Slightly less room between seat rows. More likely to feature standing ticket holders in the aisles but not as many or crowded as conventional trains in China. Power sockets may be available. Food trolleys do service these carriages but may not be as frequent. The difference between First and Second class is minor and it is reflected in the smaller difference in ticket price. Typical First Class seating
First Class: These feature comfortable seats in a 2+2 layout with mostly forward facing seats. However some seats can be found in a face to face arrangement across a table.