Introduction
Although there are no direct high-speed trains available for the entire journey from Jiuzhaigou to Guangzhou South, you can easily make a transfer at Chengdu East to complete your trip. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate this two-part high-speed train journey.
Route: Jiuzhaigou – Huanglongjiuzhai – Chengdu East – Guangzhou South
Railway Map
Train Schedule Overview
Due to the complex nature of this journey, the following is a simplified schedule overview for the trip:
Route: Jiuzhaigou – Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station – Chengdu East – Guangzhou South
| Steps | Departure Station | Arrival Station | Duration | Frequency | Fares | ||
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| Step 1 | Huanglongjiuzhai Station | Chengdu East Station | 1.5 hrs | 3 daily | 116 | ||
| Step 2 | Chengdu East Station | Guangzhou South Station | 7-10 hrs | 18 daily | 623 | ||
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For a live schedule, refer to www.chinahighlights.com/china-trains/ & www.trip.com
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Firstly, you need to take a bus to Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station to catch a train to Chengdu East, then a high speed train to Guangzhou South. It will be a very long rail journey.
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Guangzhou Rail Transit & Metro Map
The Guangzhou Metro network consists of 16 lines.
- Guangzhou Metro official website: https://www.gzmtr.com/ (Chinese version)
- Guangzhou Metro official website English version: https://cs.gzmtr.com/ckfwEnglish/: Foreign travelers can use the English version of the Guangzhou Metro website to inquire about metro line information, costs, and to plan their journeys.
- Guangzhou South Station metro access: Metro Line 2, Metro Line 7, line 22 & Guangfo Line 2.
- Guangzhou Baiyun Station metro access: line 8 at Shitan Station.
Alternative: Chengdu to Guangzhou by Flight
Considering the duration required for the train journey, you have the option to fly directly from Chengdu to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport. This would significantly cut the travel time, providing a quicker, albeit a different travel experience.
How to Buy Tickets Online
There are several ways to book your train tickets online. Just remember that booking herizon for train tickets opens 15 days before your travel date. It is recommended to book you tickets as soon as possible in advance to secure your seat at your desired departure time.
1. Book with 12306 China Railway
www.12306.cn is the offcial website of China Railway, which now has supported English. It also provides an offcial ticketing (English version) App – Tielu 12306 for both iOS and Android.
Jack’s friendly reminder: In the official site www.12306.cn, you can enter “gzn” or ‘guangzhounan‘ as Guangzhou South Kowloon Station; and “chengdudong” as Chengdu East Railway Station, or enter “Huanglongjiuzhai” as Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station.
2. Book with China Highlights
www.chinahighlights.com is a trusted online ticket agent who get possitive reviews & is often recommended on Trip Advisor forum. They offer real-time train schedule online, English-language support, They can also provide assistance in case of any issues with your tickets or travel or when you’re running into trouble. Even they can deliver tickets to your hotel in advance. You can place orders with them any time. They are helpful, especially when you’re not familiar with the China’s transportation system or do not speak Chinese.
When to Buy Tickets
Tickets can be booked up to 15 days on the official 12306 China Railway website. It is always advisable to buy tickets in advance to secure ticket availability or seat assignment. Ticets tend to sell out quickly on this popular route especially during the bussy travel peak period, such as the public National Days (Gold Week), Labour’s Days, Chinese Moon Festival or Qingming Festival. But if you use an online ticket agent www.chinahighlights.com, you can order tickets any time with them and they will book it for you once the tickets are released online.
Trusted Online Ticket Agents:
Option 1: China Highlights is a reliable online agency for China train ticketing. They get positive reviews on TripAdvisor & Trustpilot. Sharon and her team help you buy tickets & plan rail routes even deliver tickets to your hotels with a service fee.
Option 2: Trip.com is an internatioal brand owned by Ctrip Group, China's largest online travel booking platform. Trip.com offers booking service for flight, train, hotel, activities, etc
