Originally Posted by former230

Thanks Moondog for your frequent updates to this thread.

I am planning on taking the HSR in November from BJ to SH and had a couple of questions for you.

I fly into Beijing on a Wednesday afternoon and am planning on taking one of the first G trains out friday morning to SH. I am looking at either G101 or G103. Should I plan on purchasing tickets for this train (1 way in first class) the day I arrive? Is it best to just have my hotel do this for me? I wasn't sure if this would be far enough in advance to get them.

Also, is this an accurate website to reference schedules?

http://www.cnvol.com/station-1/en-150.htm

Thank you!