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One question per page, grounded in official sources · Updated 2026-10-21
The short answer
Straight answers to the questions that eat your planning time — each page states the official rule, then the on-the-ground difference, with sources linked.
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Can you re-enter China visa-free after your 30 days expire?
Official rule and border reality: the visa waiver allows multiple entries with no cap on days — but officers scrutinize rapid Hong Kong or Macau runs. 2026 rules.
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What does “endorsement” mean on 12306?
12306's odd English label decoded: endorsement is gaiqian — changing your train. Official rules: what can change, the once-per-ticket limit, and the refund trap.
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What are China's train ticket refund fees?
The official 12306 refund fee schedule: free 8+ days out, 5% / 10% / 20% tiers, why post-departure refunds are refused, and the Spring Festival 20% rule.
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