Ⅲ.综合运用
Shanghai to Beijing by High-Speed Train
Between Beijing and Shanghai,the train is the way to go.China has the world's fastest passenger train.The 350 km/h high-speed train takes as little as four hours and 18 minutes to t__1__from Shanghai to Beijing.
Which stations？
Almost all Beijing-Shanghai trains now use Shanghai's new Hongqiao Station and Beijing South Station.
Shanghai's Hongqiao Station is c__2__to the city's old airport.You can travel there easily by metro.Or you can take a taxi.The taxi fare from central Shanghai is around RMB 40.
How much does it cost？
Child fares:Children under the h__3__of 120 cm travel free.Children between 120 cm and 150 cm pay half-fare.Children over 150 cm pay full-fare.
How to buy tickets？
The easiest way to book Beijing-Shanghai tickets is through a r__4__agency such as www.china-diy-travel.com.China Railway opens online sales 60 days before departure,but you can make a b__5__with China DIY further ahead.They will buy tickets for you as soon as bookings open.You only need to collect your tickets from the station.
It's also easy to buy tickets in person at the station.
Additional tips
●Seats are n__6__with a row number and a seat letter（such as 12C）.In all classes，A and F seats are window seats.C and D seats are aisle seats（靠过道的座位）.
●You can take your bags onto the train with you and put them on the racks（架子）above your seat.
●You can take food and drinks with you or buy snacks,drinks and simple meals on the train.Business-class tickets i__7__a hot meal,tea,coffee and a“welcome box”of various Chinese sweets.
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