SNAFU: ID Required for Train Ticket Purchase
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Like I've suggested before, my gut tells me that this issue is being blown (way) out of proportion. According to the article I read yesterday, foreigners are welcome to buy tickets online, and I fully expect that the machines will we updated in short order to accommodate us. While it wouldn't surprise me if we are inconvenienced during the (immediate) short term, I believe the bugs will be worked out in a matter of weeks. Basically, since the powers that be have a vested interest in making HSR as popular as possible, removing bottlenecks will be a top priority.
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I haven't read the entire thread, but I suggest editing the OP as from personal experience it is certainly possible to purchase a ticket presenting only a copy of the passport. Since June 1st my driver has on three occasions taken a copy of my pp and purchased tickets without any hassle.
I can only speak for Shanghai and all tickets were purchased for the SH-NJ-SH G trains from a Jing'an Ticket Center.
I can only speak for Shanghai and all tickets were purchased for the SH-NJ-SH G trains from a Jing'an Ticket Center.
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Susie: I think you are stressing way to much about your conundrum; this stuff isn't rocket science. The Jing'an kiosk is located on Wanghangdu Lu, just north of NJ Road. This isn't especially close to People's Square, but you could certainly go there without expending too much effort. I'm also willing to bet that there is a kiosk in People's Square or close to it; ten seconds on google could confirm/deny.
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[QUOTE=moondog;16559782] The article mentioned a website, the URL of which started with a "9" (iirc) and was only numbers; google will surely find it.
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http://www.12306.cn/mormhweb/
Great website for "foreigners" ie: expatriated CBCs.
emailed them about an english version of the site
reply: "mei you"
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http://www.12306.cn/mormhweb/
Great website for "foreigners" ie: expatriated CBCs.
emailed them about an english version of the site
reply: "mei you"
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15RMB per ticket service charge. Maybe a bit more because they can
justify upcharge for the new policy.
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me stressed????
Susie: I think you are stressing way to much about your conundrum; this stuff isn't rocket science. The Jing'an kiosk is located on Wanghangdu Lu, just north of NJ Road. This isn't especially close to People's Square, but you could certainly go there without expending too much effort. I'm also willing to bet that there is a kiosk in People's Square or close to it; ten seconds on google could confirm/deny.
If as this ticket buying ID think shakes out one can go back to having someone get tickets for you without an original passport, then my conundrum is taken care of.
You should have read my thread about an ill fated trip to Cambodia in 2008 on the Cathay Pacific board. I was quite famous/infamous amongst the regulars with my trip planning and questions about the flight. The people on that board take CX waaay too seriously.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...89-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...iesan-now.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...-susiesan.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...-trip-yet.html
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Like I've suggested before, my gut tells me that this issue is being blown (way) out of proportion. According to the article I read yesterday, foreigners are welcome to buy tickets online, and I fully expect that the machines will we updated in short order to accommodate us. While it wouldn't surprise me if we are inconvenienced during the (immediate) short term, I believe the bugs will be worked out in a matter of weeks. Basically, since the powers that be have a vested interest in making HSR as popular as possible, removing bottlenecks will be a top priority.
We had to show passports to purchase, but there was no passport check at the turnstiles to board or disembark.
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I'm not really stressed, I just like to know in advance how to work things in the places I'm visiting;
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...-trip-yet.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...-trip-yet.html
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I'm not really stressed, I just like to know in advance how to work things in the places I'm visiting; how to ride subways, where and how to ride trains, how to get from airports into the city, etc. Knowing how to "work it" once I'm in China leaves more time for sightseeing, shopping, and eating.
If as this ticket buying ID think shakes out one can go back to having someone get tickets for you without an original passport, then my conundrum is taken care of.
You should have read my thread about an ill fated trip to Cambodia in 2008 on the Cathay Pacific board. I was quite famous/infamous amongst the regulars with my trip planning and questions about the flight. The people on that board take CX waaay too seriously.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...89-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...iesan-now.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...-susiesan.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...-trip-yet.html
If as this ticket buying ID think shakes out one can go back to having someone get tickets for you without an original passport, then my conundrum is taken care of.
You should have read my thread about an ill fated trip to Cambodia in 2008 on the Cathay Pacific board. I was quite famous/infamous amongst the regulars with my trip planning and questions about the flight. The people on that board take CX waaay too seriously.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...89-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...iesan-now.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...-susiesan.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...-trip-yet.html
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Susie: thanks for sharing those old threads, "Godspeed Susiean!" was my favorite.
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I know that some of the web sites that show train schedules and ticket prices are travel agencies (travelchinaguide.com), and they are good for seeing what the train numbers are and how long they take. I realize the prices they show have a markup on them.
Is there a web site that shows what the actual fares are between two points that I would pay when buying the train tickets either at the station or ticket agency in China?
Is there a web site that shows what the actual fares are between two points that I would pay when buying the train tickets either at the station or ticket agency in China?
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I know that some of the web sites that show train schedules and ticket prices are travel agencies (travelchinaguide.com), and they are good for seeing what the train numbers are and how long they take. I realize the prices they show have a markup on them.
Is there a web site that shows what the actual fares are between two points that I would pay when buying the train tickets either at the station or ticket agency in China?
Is there a web site that shows what the actual fares are between two points that I would pay when buying the train tickets either at the station or ticket agency in China?
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Thanks jiejie. I had looked at cnvol before but didn't go far enough into it to see the fares. These are the real fares, not travel agency fares, right?