Starting June 5, passengers can purchase train tickets for the first day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday (June 19) through the 12306 website and mobile app, allowing travelers to plan their holiday trips in advance, according to Chongqing Railway Station.
This year’s Dragon Boat Festival holiday runs from June 19 to June 21, totaling three days. In line with the China State Railway Group’s regulation of a 15-day ticket pre-sale period (including the day of departure), tickets for the first day of the holiday (June 19) officially went on sale on June 5.
During this year’s Dragon Boat Festival holiday, railway passenger traffic in the Chongqing area is expected to be dominated by family trips, visiting relatives and friends, and student commutes. Popular travel directions mainly include routes from Chongqing to major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Xi’an.
To address the peak passenger flow during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, Chongqing Railway Station has scientifically coordinated capacity deployment, strengthened ticket purchase data analysis, precisely implemented a “one-day, one-chart” schedule, and continuously optimized transportation organization plans. Capacity is being expanded by adding trains on popular routes and coupling multiple units to fully meet passenger travel demands during the holiday. In terms of service support, Chongqing Railway Station has added “ticket purchase guidance staff” at ticket offices in stations such as Chongqing North Station, Chongqing West Station, Chongqing East Station, and Shapingba Station. These staff members answer various business questions for passengers and actively assist them in handling ticket-related matters through self-service ticket machines and the 12306 app, ensuring a warm “accompanying” service throughout the ticket purchase process.
The railway department reminds passengers that the online ticket sale start times vary by station. Travelers can check the specific sale periods based on their departure station and prepare in advance to avoid missing the ticket purchase window. Additionally, passenger traffic is highly concentrated during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, with tickets for some popular directions and trains in short supply. It is recommended that travelers plan their trips as early as possible and prepare to purchase tickets in advance.
12306 website
The 12306 website is the official online platform for China Railway, launched in 2011 to sell train tickets across the country. It was created to replace long queues at stations and combat ticket scalping, though its early years were marked by frequent crashes and user complaints due to massive traffic. Over time, the site has been upgraded with features like real-time booking, seat selection, and integration with mobile apps, becoming a vital tool for millions of Chinese travelers.
Chongqing Railway Station
Chongqing Railway Station, originally built in 1952, is a major railway hub in southwestern China. It played a key role in connecting the city to the national rail network, particularly after the completion of the Chengdu-Chongqing Railway. The station has undergone several renovations to accommodate growing passenger traffic and modern high-speed rail services.
Chongqing North Station
Chongqing North Station is a major railway hub in Chongqing, China, originally opened in 2006 as part of the Suining-Chongqing Railway. It has since undergone extensive expansions and renovations, becoming a key interchange for high-speed rail lines, including the Chengdu-Chongqing High-Speed Railway. The station now serves as a vital transportation gateway for the region, connecting Chongqing to other major Chinese cities.
Chongqing West Station
Chongqing West Station is a major high-speed railway hub in southwestern China, which opened in January 2018. It serves as a key transportation node for the Chengdu-Chongqing High-Speed Railway and other lines, significantly improving connectivity between Chongqing and other major cities. The station’s construction was part of China’s broader effort to modernize its rail infrastructure and boost regional economic development.
Chongqing East Station
Chongqing East Station is a major high-speed railway hub currently under construction in Chongqing, China. Designed to be one of the largest railway stations in the country, it will serve as a key transportation center for the southwestern region, connecting multiple high-speed rail lines. The station is part of a broader infrastructure plan to boost regional economic development and improve travel efficiency.
Shapingba Station
Shapingba Station is a major railway station in Chongqing, China, originally opened in 1979 as part of the Xiangyu Railway. It underwent significant redevelopment and reopened in 2018 as a modern transportation hub, integrating high-speed rail, metro lines, and local bus services. Today, it serves as a key gateway to the Shapingba district, a vibrant cultural and educational center of the city.
