Are there any restrictions on what types of items can be brought on board a Chinese train?
Here’s the deets on what you can and can’t bring on the train in China:
Luggage allowances:
- Adults: 20kg
- Kids (including free riding children): 10kg
- Diplomats: 35kg
Bag sizes ya’ll:
- High-speed rail: Up to 130cm in total dimensions
- Regular trains: Up to 160cm in total dimensions
- And pole-like items should be under 200cm
There’s no weight or size limit for wheelchairs 🤝
What’s not allowed:
- Dangerous items like knives and scissors
- Medical alcohol, industrial alcohol, and loose drinking alcohol
- Ethanol
- Live animals
Limited quantities:
- Alcoholic beverages up to 1500ml (over 12%)
- Tobacco products: 400 cigs, 100 cigars, or 500g of tobacco
- Cash over 20,000 yuan
Pro tips:
- Travel light, especially on the high-speed trains 🤗
- Keep your valuables with you
- If you’ve got a lot of luggage, consider checking them in advance 🧳
- Put all your luggage through the scanner at the station entrance—no sneaky stuff!
Basically, regular food and stuff are cool, but follow the rules for any special items. Best to ask the station staff if you’re unsure.
🚂🛤️🙂
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