Beijing is the heart of China`s extensive rail network, The capital has 3 main stations, Beijing Station(北京火车站), Beijing West Station(北京西站)and Beijing South Station(北京南站), which serve major destinations. Be sure to confirm the departure point of your train lest you end up at the wrong station.
Tickets can be purchased no earlier than four days in advance at the foreigners` railway ticket office in the central hall of Beijing Station. Tickets on local trains or commuter trains to nearby Tianjin can be bought at the station before departure. The most convenient way to grab some ticekts is through a travel agent or you hotel concirege.
Beijing Station
北京火车站
Jianguomennei Da Jie, Dongcheng District 东城区建国门内大街
010 – 5101 9999
Beijing West Station
北京西客站
Lianhuachi Dong Lu, Fengtai District丰台区莲花池东路
010 – 5182 6253
Beijing South Station
北京南站
Xuanwu District玄武区
010 – 6303 0031
Ticket booking website: http://www.12306.cn