[QUOTE=moondog;16777882]BTW, this whole "go to train station to cancel" drill is major thorn in the side of my beloved train,QUOTE]

Might be a good idea to borrow a local's ID, just to use for getting train tickets.

Ticket holders who bought tickets online or through automatic vending machines are not entitled to any refund unless they go to the railway stations and present their ID and bank cards.

That's why I referenced SNAFU in the title of the below post.

China Bullet Train Tickets for foreigners : PITA

24 HR Rule

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/16647256-post36.html


Doesn't say you can get a cash refund. Practically speaking
could be you pay 20% fee to get a refund or you get an
even exchange for another ticket and then could pay 20%
fee on that to get money back. Or none of the above.


The regulations for high-speed train ticket holders are different, as passengers can exchange this ticket for use on another train within 24 hours after their original train departed.