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Foreign travelers should expect stronger demand, crowded stations, faster sell-outs, and less flexibility for changes.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>Peak Holiday Periods\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Lunar New Year, National Day Golden Week, Labor Day, summer vacation, and some long weekends can affect both long-distance and short intercity routes. Demand often starts before the official holiday.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>Booking Strategy\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Prepare passenger details and route backups before tickets are released. Choose several acceptable departures, stations, and seat classes, especially for families or fixed itineraries.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>At the Station\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Arrive earlier than usual and travel with fewer bags. Security, lifts, toilets, food shops, and gates can all take longer in crowded hubs.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>Route Planning\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Avoid tight same-day connections to flights or tours. 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