🚄 Grab tickets for the Spring Festival return trip·Keep in mind the key points
Everyone has always said that it is not easy to go home, and it is even more difficult to return. According to years of experience, the period before New Year's Eve and the days before and after the sixth day of the first lunar month are definitely the peak of passenger flow, and the ticket supply is the most tight.
There are five peak ticket sales periods every day, namely 9:00 - 9:30, 11:30, 13:00 - 13:30, 14:00 - 14:30, and 16:30. Among them, 16:30 is the most intensive time period for trains throughout the day. It can be called the "five golden minutes for grabbing tickets". You must log in to 12306 in advance to confirm the train number and alternative plans. Don't be slow!
📌 Know the popular routes in advance and plan your return trip more easily
Guangdong, Jiangsu, Beijing, Shanghai, Fujian, and Zhejiang, which are major labor provinces, are where the most popular departure points for Spring Festival travel are gathered, and popular destinations are located in Sichuan, Hubei, Henan, Hunan, Shaanxi, Heilongjiang and other places.
If you happen to be on one of these lines, it is recommended to pay attention to the additional trains in this area and set up "waiting ticket purchase". Once it finds that there are remaining tickets or refunds, the system will automatically start queuing to purchase tickets, greatly improving the success rate.
⏰ Ticket refunds and returns are regular. Don’t miss the chance to find out.
If you don’t get the first ticket, don’t be discouraged. The first 45 minutes after tickets are released is the first refund peak, and many unpaid tickets will return to the ticket warehouse.
In addition, the hourly hours of 12:00, 13:00, and 18:00 every day, as well as the corresponding half-hour times, are also high-frequency time periods when remaining tickets are released intensively.
One to two days before the trip, some reserved tickets will be released, and they must be refreshed continuously, so the chance of success is not worth looking down on.
💺 There is a discount on the return ticket. Don’t ignore the 20% discount
During the Spring Festival this year, the railway department has launched a fare discount for the return direction, with a minimum of 20% off .
Before the holiday, that is, from February 1 to February 15, discounts were implemented on trains returning to Beijing and Tianjin from Northeast China, Chengdu, Chongqing, Hefu and other places, trains returning to Shanghai and Hangzhou from Chengdu, Henan, and Xi'an, and 32 trains returning to Guangzhou and Shenzhen from Chengdu, Chongqing, and Hunan.
After the holiday, that is, from February 16 to March 12, some trains returning to various places from Beijing to Tianjin, Shanghai to Hangzhou, and Guangzhou and Shenzhen also have discounts.
Pay attention to the price tag when purchasing tickets, and you will earn a "discount" !
🏨 Tips for choosing accommodation, safety and comfort with both hands
After a long journey, when transferring or arriving early, accommodation security is crucial.
Prioritize choosing a chain hotel or an officially certified B&B. Before booking, check out recent reviews on various aspects, focusing on keywords such as "sound insulation", "sanitation" and "safety".
Try to avoid remote alleys and choose a location with convenient transportation and close to the subway or bus hub.
After moving in, familiarize yourself with the fire escapes immediately, lock the door, and use an anti-theft chain.
🛡️ Travel safety tips·Safe travel is the first priority
During the Spring Festival transportation, there are many people and it is crowded, so be sure to take good care of your ID card, mobile phone and wallet. It is best to carry your backpack on the front side, so be sure to pay attention.
In densely populated areas such as train stations and bus stations, you must be wary of chats from strangers and so-called "enthusiastic helpfulness", so as to avoid revealing information about your itinerary.
Those who choose to drive by themselves on the way back should check their tires, brakes and oil level before setting off. To prevent fatigue driving, take a break every 4 hours.
In the event of rain or snow, slow down and keep distance between vehicles . Safety is always more important than speed.
🧳 Pre-trip preparation list·One less thing will cause trouble
Before you prepare to travel, you may wish to check it according to the list: you must have an ID card, a driver's license if traveling by self-driving, bank cards and a small amount of cash; load a power bank, bring a data cable, and headphones; commonly used medicines such as motion sickness medicine, cold medicine and band-aids; disposable masks and disinfectant wipes; thermos cups, snacks such as bread and biscuits.
If you have a hard seat for a long distance, remember to bring a U-shaped pillow, eye mask, and earplugs to improve the comfort of the journey.
Make backup copies of important documents (take photos and save them on your phone) so you can quickly replace them if they are lost.
📍 Local convenient information, useful at critical moments
After arriving at the destination, know the local transportation conditions, weather conditions, and the location of the hospital in advance.
Pay attention to local treasures and the official account 12306 to get timely train delay information and bus adjustment information.
If you need to take a taxi, use a regular platform to request a taxi, reject unlicensed taxis, and share the itinerary with your relatives and friends after getting in the taxi.
In the event of an emergency, please call 12306 customer service or call the police for help in a timely manner.
A tough battle is the return trip from Spring Festival travel, but as long as you are well prepared and know the ropes, you can easily handle it.
From grabbing tickets to accommodation, from safety to convenience, every detail is a guarantee of safe arrival .
I wish all my friends who are working hard, studying, or visiting relatives abroad to have a smooth return trip and everything will go well!
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