On April 17th, it was announced that this year's May Day holiday, which has been adjusted, will consist of a total of 5 days off, from May 1st to May 5th.
Today, tickets for the May Day holiday trains went on sale on the 12306 railway ticketing system, with tickets for May 1st being available for purchase on the same day.
According to reports from CCTV News, in response to the online feedback about some train tickets for the May Day holiday selling out rapidly, a spokesperson for the China Railway Group suggested that passengers consider traveling during off-peak periods and in different directions, as well as exploring options such as waiting for standby tickets or transferring trains, to increase the chances of successfully purchasing tickets. Additionally, more trains will be added on popular routes to accommodate the high demand.
During the May Day holiday, the railway department will dynamically optimize and adjust train operation plans based on presale and standby ticket data from the railway's official website, 12306. Extra passenger trains will be added promptly on popular routes, directions, and time periods to meet the travel demand of passengers during the holiday.
The ticket booking dates for the May Day holiday are as follows:
The railway department reminds passengers that the 12306 website (including the mobile app) is the only official online ticket booking platform for China Railway. No third-party platforms are authorized to sell train tickets.
Purchasing tickets through third-party platforms may lead to additional fees, bundled services, and risks of personal privacy information leakage.
