[Guangzhou Train Station...]

I recently had the "pleasure" of departing from the Guangzhou railway station... there aren't words to describe the crowd and chaos... think New York's Penn Station times 1000! When they changed the platform number just prior to boarding, I thought for sure we would be crushed in the stampede! I'm happy to report, however, that the 14 hour ride to Hunan province (in a soft-sleeper cabin) was actually quite pleasant.

 

What day did you depart?

I departed on January 4th... so it was before all the bad weather and stranded people... but it was still a crazy place!

[Guangzhou Train Station...]

Taken that ride several times... My wife's hometown is Huaihua...

My wife's hometown is also... Huaihua! Small world.

[A week to go before our 1st meeting]

I came across this info in another forum... not sure if it's current or outdated. Has anyone ever "registered" with the local PSB when staying at the home of your SO? Apparently you can be fined 500 RMB/day. Again, I'm not sure if this enforced or not. Can anyone shed any light on this subject? If you're going to be there for a month, it might be good to know for sure.

 

According to China Law...

"Article 30 - When an alien wishes to lodge at the home of a Chinese resident. In urban areas, the host or the lodger shall, within 24 hours of the lodger's arrival, report to the local public security bureau with the lodger's passport and certificate as well as the host's residence booklet and fill in registration forms of temporary accommodation. In rural areas, the host or lodger shall report to the local police station or residence registration office within 72 hours of the lodger's arrival."

[Guangzhou Train Station...]

I recently had the "pleasure" of departing from the Guangzhou railway station... there aren't words to describe the crowd and chaos... think New York's Penn Station times 1000! When they changed the platform number just prior to boarding, I thought for sure we would be crushed in the stampede! I'm happy to report, however, that the 14 hour ride to Hunan province (in a soft-sleeper cabin) was actually quite pleasant.