National Day travel
Source checkedChina Golden Week 2026
China's National Day holiday runs October 1 to 7, 2026. Plan train bookings, hotel stays and attraction tickets, with practical options for a last-minute trip.
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Transport & Tickets
Book rail and attraction tickets with the correct identity details and offline backups.
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Booking & transport
Source checkedChina Train Tickets for Foreigners: Book on 12306 (2026)
Book China train tickets through the official 12306 English service and avoid passport-name and station mistakes. Last checked 17 August 2026.
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Booking & transport
Source checkedHow to Use Didi in China: English App Guide (2026)
Book a Didi ride in English with a foreign phone number and international card, with a fallback for driver calls. Last checked 18 August 2026.
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Source checkedBeijing Capital Airport to the City: PEK Arrival Guide
Choose your transfer from Beijing Capital Airport, prepare a way to pay and save directions you can use without mobile data.
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Attraction booking
Source checkedForbidden City Tickets for Foreigners (2026): Official Booking Guide
Book Forbidden City tickets through the Palace Museum's official online system or WeChat mini-program. Passport, release-time and entry guidance checked 19 September 2026.
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Source checkedChina Train Ticket Refunds & Changes: Fees and Rules (2026)
Check the official 12306 refund policy: fee bands, the 30-minute grace period, ticket changes and what to do after departure.
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Source checkedChina Metro & Bus Guide for Foreign Travelers
Use single tickets, local transport cards, ride codes or cash for metros and buses in China. Check the rules for your city and save a backup route.
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