How to Book Train Travel From Hangzhou to Shanghai

Shanghai is located on the Yangtze River in China. The eighth largest city in the world, Shanghai is a popular destination for tourists and business travelers. If you are traveling from Hangzhou to Shanghai by train, it's best to book your reservations in advance.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet access

Instructions

1. Visit the Web site for China Highlights Train Travel (see Resources below) and do a search for trains leaving Hangzhou for Shanghai.

2. Jot down the numbers of trains that work best for your schedule.

3. Go to the China Trip Advisor Web site (see Resources below) and click on "Help Desk."

4. Complete the form and be sure to include valid contact information.

5. Wait for an email response and confirmation of your reservation. You should hear back within 24 hours.

Tips & Warnings

• You can make reservations from 10 to 60 days before the date of your departure.

• If you wish to have your train tickets delivered to your hotel in Hangzhou, include the name and address of the hotel in your request form.