Originally Posted by
fmkgb
--If we want to be guaranteed a cabin for two, would we book the Deluxe cabin or is there another option?
Either book 2 Deluxe sleepers or 4 soft sleepers and tell them that you want them to be in the same cabin.
Originally Posted by
fmkgb
--If we book just a few days before are the prices you indicated available or are those prices for an advanced booking?
The prices are fixed. However, there is a small chance that all seats have been sold out. This is most likely to occur during the Chinese New Year period.
Originally Posted by
fmkgb
--Same for coach plane. Would you know if we book just a few days before departure are the prices reasonable? Which airline would you suggest for one way coach at good prices and good service/safety level?
Just like anywhere else, this depends on demand. For example, I can still see a Y570 fare SHA/PEK on the 1st of December, but if you did the same thing during CNY then you're likely to have to pay a lot more.
Also if you're booking close to the travel date then you may find that all the cheap flights leave/arrive at unappealing hours.
Originally Posted by
fmkgb
--Where is the best place in Shanghai to buy the train ticket (to get the best price and the easiest purchase experience)? Or to get the best price should be book before we leave USA and if so, how do we book it?
As the underlying price is fixed the only variable is the fee charged depending on where you buy:
1) Train stations: fee = 0.
2) Ticket outlets: fee = Y5 per ticket.
3) Hotel concierge: fee = at least Y15 per ticket.