High-speed 350 km/h 'C' category trains (sometimes known as 'Hexie' trains) link Beijing South Station & Tianjin every 10-20 minutes, taking just 30 minutes for the 120 km (75 miles) journey. Simply use www.chinatravelguide.com to find specific train times. The fare is around RMB 58 (£6 or $9) for a 2nd class seat, RMB 69 (£7 or $10) in a first class seat. It's easy enough to buy tickets at the station on the day of travel.
Above: Soft seats on the Beijing-Tianjin 'Hexie' train. Photo courtesy of Gabriel Chew
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Above: The business end of a 350km/h Beijing-Tianjin 'Hexie' train. Photo courtesy of Gabriel Chew
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