How are children's tickets, plane tickets, and train tickets calculated?
China's child ticket rules coexist based on height and age, and standards vary across scenic spots, which is a common pitfall for many parents. Air tickets: Infants (0–2 years old) do not occupy a seat, about 10% of an adult ticket price; children (2–12 years old) occupy a seat, about 50–75%. High-speed rail: Children under 1.2 meters ride for free (do not occupy a seat, one adult can bring one child); 1.2–1.5 meters child ticket (half price with a seat); over 1.5 meters full price. Scenic spots: There are three standards—based on height (under 1.2/1.3 meters free)
The rules for children's tickets in China coexist under both height and age criteria, and standards vary across attractions, which is a common pitfall for many parents. Air tickets: Infants (0–2 years) do not occupy a seat, costing about 10% of an adult ticket; children (2–12 years) occupy a seat, costing about 50–75%. High-speed rail: Children under 1.2 meters travel for free (without a seat, one child per adult); children 1.2–1.5 meters pay for a half-price ticket (with a seat); over 1.5 meters pay full price. Attractions: There are three types—based on height (free under 1.2/1.3 meters), based on age (free under 6 years or 1.2 meters, half-price 6–18 years), or "either height or age criteria met." Most top-tier attractions have adopted the last type. Practical advice: bring the original children's ID and a copy of the birth certificate, and present whichever is most advantageous on site.