60+ Train Tickets at 10% Off in China: October 18 to December 30, Look for the “Jing” (Respect) Marker (Plus a 12306 Step-by-Step Guide)
Recently, the same message has been going around in a lot of family group chats: train tickets for parents are now discounted. According to China Railway, the national railway group has further optimized its off-season ticketing discount for senior passengers. People aged 60 and over who buy tickets for travel between October 18 and December 30, 2026, on trains marked with the character “敬” (jìng, meaning respect) in the 12306 system can enjoy a 10 percent discount stacked on the current fare. Discounted tickets have been going on sale progressively since October 4. ...