What is the luggage allowance of China train

Just like taking a flight, there is a baggage allowance to adhere to when taking a train. Please read on to see how many bags you can take on a train in China, and where to place them.

 

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Weight and Size Limits

The maximum weight and size for free carry-on baggage for each passenger is as follows. All items exceeding this should be consigned to a rail freight car or mailed separately.

Free Baggage Allowance

• Child (including those with a free ticket): 10 kg (22 lbs)
• Adult: 20 kg (44 lbs)
• Diplomat: 35 kg (77 lbs)

Baggage Size

For normal trains:

• The total of the three dimensions (length + width + height) of each item must not exceed 160 cm (63 in). For example, 70cm x 40cm x 50 cm would be just within the limit.
• The exception is a rod-shaped item (like a fishing rod in its case, or a tube containing a painting), which must not exceed 200 cm (79 in). Width restrictions are not specified, but presumably "rod-shaped items" must be less than about 10 cm (4 in) in diameter.

For high-speed trains (C, D, and G trains):

• The total of the three dimensions cannot exceed 130 cm (51 in).
• A rod-shaped item cannot exceed 130 cm (51 in).

Things You Can't Bring on a China Train 

Prohibited Items

The items listed below are not permitted on a train or in a train station:

• Dangerous items: any weapons, such as knives and guns, and offensive items, including imitation guns, and any type of bullets
• Explosives: items with an explosive quality, such as firecrackers
• Compressed gases: petroleum gas, coal gas, oxygen, hydrogen, etc.
• Flammable liquids: alcohol, adhesives, thinners, spray paint, gasoline and other fuel oils, etc.
• Highly flammable solids: camphor, examine, and other solid fuels, etc.
• Poisons: arsenic trioxide and all types of "toxins", pesticide powder, termite powder, pesticide spray, etc.
• Live animals (except guide dogs) and foul-smelling items
• Things that interfere with the train's signal 

Limited Quantity Items

You can take the following items on a train in limited quantities:

• Nail polish, declustering, or hair dye (up to 20 ml)
• Aerosol spray cans/bottles (up to 120 ml): mousse, hairspray, air freshener, etc.
• Two small boxes of safety matches
• Two ordinary lighters