How to buy children’s tickets on the high-speed rail
With the arrival of summer vacation, many families plan to travel by high-speed rail, and the purchase of children's tickets has become the focus of parents' attention. Here is a detailed guide on high-speed rail children’s tickets to help you buy tickets easily.
1. Conditions for purchasing children’s tickets
According to the regulations of China Railway Corporation, the purchase conditions for children's tickets are as follows:
| age | Ticket purchase rules |
|---|---|
| Under 6 years old | Free ride (no seat required), must be accompanied by an adult |
| 6-14 years old | Children's tickets can be purchased and enjoy half-price discounts |
| 14 years and over | Full price ticket required |
2. How to purchase children’s tickets
There are several ways to purchase high-speed rail children’s tickets:
| How to buy tickets | Operation steps |
|---|---|
| 12306 official website/APP | 1. Select train number and date 2. Select the "Children" option when adding passenger information 3. Pay the order |
| Station window | 1. Provide adult ID card and child household registration book 2. Inform the conductor to purchase children’s tickets 3. Pay and collect tickets |
| Automatic ticket vending machine | 1. Select "Purchase Tickets" and swipe your adult ID card 2. Add child ticket option 3. Pay and collect tickets |
3. Precautions for children’s tickets
When purchasing and using children's tickets, please pay attention to the following points:
| Things to note | Detailed description |
|---|---|
| Documentation requirements | Children aged 6-14 years old need to provide household registration book or ID card, and those over 14 years old need ID card |
| Seating arrangement | Children who ride for free do not occupy separate seats. If they need a seat, they need to purchase a child ticket. |
| Change ticket and refund | The rules for changing and refunding children's tickets are the same as those for adult tickets, and corresponding handling fees are required. |
4. Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many free children can one adult bring?
An adult passenger can bring one child under 6 years old for free. If there is more than one child, a child ticket must be purchased.
2. Are there seats for children’s tickets?
Children who ride for free do not occupy separate seats, and children who purchase child tickets have separate seats.
3. Can children’s tickets be purchased separately?
Children's tickets must be purchased together with adult tickets and cannot be purchased separately.
5. Summary
Purchasing high-speed rail children's tickets is not complicated. You only need to choose the appropriate ticket type according to the child's age and height and prepare relevant documents. Tickets can be purchased conveniently through the 12306 official website, station windows or automatic ticket machines. I hope this article can help you travel smoothly and have a pleasant journey!
If you have other questions, you can call the 12306 customer service hotline for consultation, or go to the station ticket office for more information.
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