# High-speed trains in China: what to expect with family and luggage

A practical guide to high-speed trains in China for families travelling with children, grandparents and big suitcases. Your passport is your ticket, stations are large and security takes time, so plan to arrive 45 minutes early — and your guide helps you through the station process.

Last checked 2026-10-19 · by the Uncle Panda team

## Your passport is the ticket

Each traveller scans their passport at the gate. Keep passports handy for the whole family.

## Arrive 45 minutes early

Stations are big and security takes time. Lifts and escalators are available for grandparents and big suitcases.

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