This webpage provides a foreign tourist-friendly guide to purchasing high-speed rail (Gaotie) tickets in China. It focuses on overcoming common challenges faced by international travelers, including language barriers, passport-based registration, payment methods, and ticket collection. Key sections include:

1. Ticket Types: Overview of Gaotie (G/D trains) and seat classes (Second/First/Business Class) with fare ranges.

2. Purchasing Channels: Step-by-step instructions for using the 12306 English website/app, automated ticket machines, and in-person counters.

3. Practical Guides: Passport verification, name formatting rules, payment options (international credit cards, Alipay/WeChat), and avoiding common errors.

4. Ticket Collection: How to retrieve tickets at stations (e.g., passport-only counters, QR code/order number requirements).

5. Visual Aids: Screenshots of 12306’s English interface, translated signage, and maps of major stations.

6. Safety & Support: Emergency contacts, avoiding scams, and links to real-time schedules.

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