Documents and Tickets for Children: Child Tickets, Air Tickets, and Attraction Rules

Identification documents

• Children of all ages must have independent travel documents (passport or Taiwan Compatriot Permit) and cannot attach them to the parents' documents
• Document validity: Children's passports are usually valid for 5 years; check the remaining validity before departure (most countries require more than 6 months).
• Proof of relationship: If only one parent's parent is accompanying, in some cases, a power of attorney from the other party is required. Bring a copy of the birth certificate or household registration book for future use

Plane tickets

• Infants (0–2 years): No seat, ticket price is about 10% of the adult rate, usually no free checked allowance (or 10 kg).
• Children (2–12 years old): seat reserve, ticket price is about 50–75% of adult (varies by airline).
• Ages 12 and above: Counted as an adult
• Strollers can be checked in free of charge (most airlines allow you to bring them to the gate for check-in).

Train

Under
• 1.2 meters in height: Free admission (no seats occupied), one adult allowed per person
• 1.2–1.5 meters: Children's ticket (half price, seat).
• Over 1.5 meters: Full price
• When purchasing tickets, you need to fill in the child's ID information, and real-name registration is also required

Scenic Areas: The part with the most inconsistent rules

There are three types of child benefits at Chinese scenic spots, so be sure to check in advance

• By height: Free admission for those under 1.2 or 1.3 meters, half admission for those between 1.2 and 1.5 meters
• By age: Free admission for children under 6 or 1.2 meters; Half admission for ages 6–18
• Dual-track advantage: Most first-class scenic spots have changed to 'height or age, just meet one of the requirements.'

Practical advice: Bring the child's original ID and a copy of the birth certificate, and present them on site in the most favorable format

Current status of parent-child facilities

• Mother-and-baby rooms: commonly found in shopping malls, airports, and large scenic spots in first-tier cities; Less common in third- and fourth-tier cities and county scenic spots
• Family Restrooms: Available in newly built stations and scenic spots, but the proportion is not high.
• Children's High Chairs: Generally available in city restaurants, but not necessarily in small eateries.
• Infant Formula and Diapers: Fully stocked in supermarkets and pharmacies in large cities; imported brands are more expensive. It is recommended to bring your own in remote areas.
• Medical Care: Large cities have pediatric specialty hospitals (Beijing Children's Hospital, Shanghai Children's Medical Center), and tertiary hospitals have 24-hour pediatric care.

Itinerary Design Suggestions

• One main attraction per day, leave 2–3 hours in the afternoon to rest at the hotel.
• Avoid high altitudes: Children under 6 are not recommended to go above 3,000 meters.
• Avoid long travel times: Limit daily travel to within 3 hours, and if longer, plan activities to break up the journey.
• Bring a familiar item: During long flights and in unfamiliar environments, familiar toys or blankets can greatly reduce anxiety.
• Prepare medication: Fever reducers, anti-diarrheal medicine, cold medicine, band-aids, mosquito repellent, prepared according to children's dosages.