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Hohhot, China - Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Trains Started to Run Again
Mar. 16, 2024
Since March 15, 2024, the trains between Hohhot in China and Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia have started to run again after stopping the service for 4 years. It departs from Hohhot at 21:59 every Monday and Friday, numbered as 4652; in Monglia, it is numbered as 33. From Ulaanbaatar, the train also departs every Monday and Friday, numbered as 34; upon arriving in China, it is renumbered as 4654. Travel duration is around 24 hours.
In addition, another pair of trains between Erlian in China and Ulaanbaatar have been resumed on August 30, 2023. It leaves from Erlian every Monday and Friday and sets off from Ulaanbaatar every Thursday and Sunday.
Currently, all these international train tickets can only be booked at the involved railway stations with original passports of the passengers.
Advanced Train Tickets Booking Advised during Chinese New Year Travel Rush
Feb. 05, 2024
The coming 2024 Chinese New Year holiday will last from Feb.10 to Feb.17, 2024. However, the travel rush has started much earlier, on January 26 and will last till March 5. Although more trains have been put into service temporarily, the tickets are still in demands, especially those to some hot travel destinations like Harbin, Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an and Guangzhou. In addition, it is suggested to arrive at the railway stations earlier than usual, at least 1.5 hours before departure for the boarding process.
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