Shanghai – Yixian (Yi County) by Train for Hongcun & Xidi

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 Shanghai – Yixian (Yi County)

By the end of 2023, travel between Shanghai and Yixian (Yi County) will be facilitated with the introduction of the Nanchang-Jingdezhen-Huangshan high-speed railway. The high-speed trains will operate from Shanghai Hongqiao to Yixian East Station (Yixiandong), conveniently located just 3 km from Xidi Village and 15 km from Hongcun Village. This new transportation option will greatly enhance accessibility to these popular attractions, making it easier for visitors to explore and enjoy these scenic locations.

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	Hotels in Yixian County (including near Xidi & Hongcun), Hotels in Huangshan

Nanchang – Jingdezhen – Huangshan HSR

The Nanchang-Jingdezhen-Huangshan High-Speed Railway is a high-speed railway that connects Nanchang  and Jingdezhen in Jiangxi Province with Huangshan & Yixian in Anhui Province. It has 10 stations, including Nanchang East and Nanchang West, Jiangxi’s Jinxian North, Yugan, Poyang, Le’an North, Jingdezhen North, Fuliang East, Qimen South, Yixian East and Huangshan North stations. The designed operating speed is 350 km/h.

Train Stations in Shanghai

Yixian East Railway Station (Yixiandong Train Station, Yixian Dong) is located near Ye Village in Xidi Town, Yixian County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province.

It boasts an extremely ideal location, with Xidi Stone Forest Scenic Area just about 1 kilometer away, Xidi Ancient Villages about 3 kilometers away, Hongcun Ancient Village Scenic Area about 15 kilometers away, and Qiyun Mountain Scenic Area about 10 kilometers away. The station is easily accessible by transportation. When Yixian East Railway Station is completed.

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 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.

2. 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 “huangshanbei” as Huangshan North Station, “Yixiandong” as Yixian East Railway Station, and “Shanghaihongqiao” as Shanghai Hongqiao Station.

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 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.