Item;China High-Speed Rail Rule

Number of pieces;No strict limit, but you must be able to carry and store your own bags Weight allowance;20 kg (44 lbs) in total per adult, 10 kg for children (ages 6–15), 35 kg for diplomats. A single item must not exceed 20 kg. Size limit;Length + width + height max 130 cm (51 in) per item. Standard 28-inch suitcases usually exceed this limit. Long items;Max 130 cm Excess weight;Carry-on overweight under 5 kg is free. Heavier or larger items must go through station consignment or luggage dispatch, from about ¥5/kg. Luggage tags;Not required for carry-on items Bicycles and skis;Must be folded or disassembled and packed safely in a hard-shell case Wheelchairs and strollers;Foldable wheelchairs and strollers are exempt from the size and weight limits Pets;Not allowed in passenger cabins, except certified guide dogs (which must pass inspection with their owner) Pet shipping;Since 8 April 2025, China Railway has run a pilot pet consignment service on select high-speed routes (expanded in June 2025). Cats and dogs up to 15 kg and 40 cm tall, booked through the 12306 app. Mobility assistance;Some stations offer wheelchair service and priority counters for elderly, disabled and pregnant passengers Luggage shipping;«Convenience shipping» (station to door) at 69 high-speed stations covering 300+ cities. Standard: CNY 23 for the first kg + CNY 10 per extra kg, delivered next day by 18:00. Economy: CNY 18 + CNY 6 per kg. ID required, tracking via 95572/95338. Power banks;Max 100 Wh per battery, clearly labelled Liquids and cosmetics;Flammable perfumes and gels max 100 ml per container, 1 per type. Aerosols max 150 ml each and 600 ml in total. Nail polish max 50 ml. Alcohol;Sealed, 24–70% ABV, max 3,000 ml Prohibited items;Guns, explosives and flammables Not officially specified;Car seats, sports equipment and musical instruments

Item;China Conventional Train Rule

Number of pieces;Within safe personal volume limits Weight allowance;20 kg in total per adult, 10 kg per child, 35 kg for diplomats. A single item must not exceed 20 kg. Size limit;Length + width + height max 160 cm (63 in) per item Long items;Max 200 cm Excess luggage;Carry-on overweight under 5 kg is free. Items over the limits are checked in at the station baggage office and travel in the freight car (max 50 kg per piece). Bicycles;Must be disassembled and packed Wheelchairs;Foldable wheelchairs are exempt from the size and weight limits and don't count toward the allowance. Some stations offer wheelchair service. Pets on board;Not allowed as carry-on, except guide dogs Pet consignment;Small animals can be consigned (checked) in a dedicated container with a quarantine and animal health certificate, travelling in the freight car Slow trains;On public-service «slow trains», passengers may carry small numbers of poultry or livestock, kept in the vestibule under the owner's care Luggage services;Baggage consignment counters at stations. Temporary storage requires locked, well-packed bags. Power banks;Max 100 Wh, clearly labelled Liquids and cosmetics;Flammable perfumes and gels max 100 ml per container. Aerosols max 150 ml each and 600 ml in total. Alcohol;24–70% ABV, max 3,000 ml Prohibited items;Weapons, explosives and flammables Not officially specified;Strollers, car seats, sports equipment and musical instruments