How to Book Train Travel From Kunming to Guangzhou
Yunan Province where Kunming is located is a huge open region of China. Because of the vast distances that need to be covered getting to Guangzhou, or anywhere really, the journey will take a lot of time. Luckily, modern Chinese trains offer comfortable accommodations and plenty of amenities to make your trip enjoyable and memorable. Follow these steps to start planning it.
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Instructions
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Book Train Travel From Kunming to Guangzhou
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Book affordable tickets from Kunming to Guangzhou by visiting China-Train-Ticket.com online (see Resources below) or by calling (011) +86 10 65 26 67 21.
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Purchase your ticket to Guangzhou at your hotel in Yunming. Almost all hotels can book tickets for you. If your hotel does not provide this service, visit the ticket office at the train station up to 7 days in advance of your departure to Guangzhou.
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Buy your ticket at one of Yunming's 4 railway stations. The ticket office for the main station is located at Kunshi Lu number 19. The ticket office is open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Ride the Train from Yunming to Guangzhou
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Bring money for food on the train. It's a long journey. You'll need to make several trips to the dining car. On board the newest, most modern trains, the restaurant car serves high-quality Chinese cuisine at reasonable rates.
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Save some money by bringing your own food on board. Customs vary widely from city to city and province to province in China. It's a good idea to check with a local before doing this to make sure it's not frowned upon.
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Catch up on some sleep in your sleeper car. A soft sleeper is comfortable enough for most travelers to enjoy some quality sleep and is affordable enough to appeal to even budget conscious travelers.
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Consider an upgrade to a deluxe soft sleeper if you get on a "Z" category train for Guangzhou. There is no better way to relax and enjoy your trip than from a comfortable and private deluxe soft sleeper compartment.
Enjoy Your Destination
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Know that Guangzhou is the heart of southern China. It's a large, vibrant city that will appeal to travelers from all walks of life.
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Expect to see more foreign visitors in Guangzhou than in other cities outside of the major tourist destinations of Beijing and Shanghai.
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Tips & Warnings
Book your reservations online from home before you depart for China. While Chinese regulations don't allow tickets to be mailed outside the country, they will be sent to you at your hotel in Yunming when you arrive.
Note that while you will see the Chinese move freely about the train in search of better seats, foreign visitors are advised to stay in the seats they are assigned. Getting caught in a seat that is not assigned to you can land you in hot water with the agents on board the train.
Travel for foreigners within China can be tedious. Be patient and understanding and realize that you are a guest in another country where things operate differently.
