Book China Train Tickets as a Foreigner: 12306 vs Trip.com 2026

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* Luminous runtime stylesheet — injected once into every generated widget’s

* <head> by the C++ widget agent (id=”lumi-runtime”). Single Source of Truth

for ALL design tokens and pre-baked .lumi- component classes. The SI prompts

* (design.md / html_generation.jinja2 / chart.jinja2) must NOT re-declare these

* tokens or component CSS; they only reference them.

* Sections:

* 1. Web fonts (Google Sans Flex + Google Sans Code)

* 2. Light token :root (from previewer tokens.css, verbatim)

* 3. Dark token overrides — REMAPPED to :root so canvas/D3 readers of

* getComputedStyle(document.documentElement) resolve dark values (D3).

* 4. Short diagram/chart aliases (bridge legacy –surface / –chart-N names).

5. In-scope pre-baked .lumi- component classes.

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* 1. WEB FONTS (Google Sans Flex + Google Sans Code only)

* Material Symbols Outlined is intentionally NOT loaded: no in-scope

.lumi- control has a functional CSS glyph dependency on it, and the

* icon ban forbids decorative icons (Decision D2).

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* 2. LIGHT TOKENS (:root)

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–lumi-sys-spacing–s: 8px;

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–lumi-sys-spacing–xl: 20px;

–lumi-sys-spacing–xxl: 24px;

–lumi-sys-spacing–3xl: 28px;

–lumi-sys-spacing–4xl: 36px;

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–lumi-sys-shape–extra-small: 4px;

–lumi-sys-shape–small: 8px;

–lumi-sys-shape–medium: 12px;

–lumi-sys-shape–large: 16px;

–lumi-sys-shape–large-increased: 20px;

–lumi-sys-shape–large-max: 24px;

–lumi-sys-shape–xl: 28px;

–lumi-sys-shape–xl-increased: 32px;

–lumi-sys-shape–xl-max: 40px;

–lumi-sys-shape–xxl: 48px;

–lumi-sys-shape–xxl-increased: 56px;

–lumi-sys-shape–full: 999px;

–lumi-sys-elevation–level1: 0 0 20px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);

–lumi-sys-elevation–level2: 0 0 20px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.11);

–lumi-sys-color–surface: #fdfcfc;

–lumi-sys-color–surface-dim: #f2f0f0;

–lumi-sys-color–surface-bright: #ffffff;

–lumi-sys-color–surface-background: #fdfcfc;

–lumi-sys-color–surface-accent: #9dd2ff;

–lumi-sys-color–surface-container: #f2f0f0;

–lumi-sys-color–surface-container-high: #e6e6e6;

–lumi-sys-color–surface-translucent: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);

–lumi-sys-color–on-surface: #000000;

–lumi-sys-color–on-surface-default: #000000;

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–lumi-sys-color–on-surface-de-emphasis: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.62);

–lumi-sys-color–on-surface-low: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);

–lumi-sys-color–positive: #008052;

–lumi-sys-color–positive-container: #daf9d4;

–lumi-sys-color–on-positive-container: #009954;

–lumi-sys-color–error: #de2d29;

–lumi-sys-color–error-container: #ffdeec;

–lumi-sys-color–on-error-container: #de2d29;

–lumi-sys-color–accent: #9dd2ff;

–lumi-sys-color–accent-container: #dcf1ff;

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–lumi-sys-color–white: #ffffff;

–lumi-sys-color–outline: #727676;

–lumi-sys-color–stroke-default: #e3e3e3;

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–lumi-sys-opacity-state–focus: 0.08;

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–lumi-sys-opacity-state–disabled: 0.12;

–lumi-sys-opacity-state–disabled-label: 0.38;

–lumi-sys-color–code-background: #000000;

–lumi-sys-color–code-primary-text: #ffffff;

–lumi-sys-color–code-blue-text: #4fa0ff;

–lumi-sys-color–code-green-text: #60d673;

–lumi-sys-color–code-grey-text: #808080;

–lumi-sys-color–code-pink-text: #ff96da;

–lumi-sys-color–code-purple-text: #969dff;

–lumi-sys-color–code-red-text: #ff5a59;

–lumi-sys-color–code-yellow-text: #ffdb0f;

–lumi-sys-color–chart-series-1: #2575fc;

–lumi-sys-color–chart-series-2: #5b6e9e;

–lumi-sys-color–chart-series-3: #228a49;

–lumi-sys-color–chart-series-4: #62991b;

–lumi-sys-color–chart-series-5: #1e564d;

–lumi-sys-color–chart-series-6: #526a45;

–lumi-sys-color–chart-series-7: #2780c4;

–lumi-sys-color–chart-series-8: #997112;

–lumi-sys-color–chart-series-9: #705ec2;

–lumi-sys-color–chart-series-10: #c84288;

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* 3. DARK TOKENS (REMAPPED to :root — Decision D3)

* Canvas / Chart.js / D3 read getComputedStyle(document.documentElement);

* the theme-sync listener sets data-theme=”dark” on <html>, so dark values

* MUST live on :root (not scoped to body) to prevent black-chart regressions.

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:root[data-theme=”dark”],

body.dark-mode,

:root[data-theme=”dark”] body {

–body-bg: #0f0f0f;

–lumi-sys-elevation–level1: 0 0 20px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);

–lumi-sys-elevation–level2: 0 0 20px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.40);

Practical checklist

Confirm official rules on the relevant government, park, airline, or bank page near your travel week
Screenshot bookings, tickets, and QR codes while you still have stable Wi-Fi
Save hotel and attraction names in Chinese characters in your phone notes
Carry passport, a backup payment method, and a small cash float (why cash is still needed)
Test one small mobile payment before you rely on wallets at a gate or taxi
Keep the China travel tools page page bookmarked for related Lovely China hubs

FAQ

Is this travel advice official?

No. Lovely China orients travellers. Verify live rules on official pages, apps, and counters near your travel week.

Will every city behave the same?

No. Airports, stations, parks, and markets differ. Use local signage and staff instructions when they conflict with a general guide.

What should I screenshot before I lose Wi-Fi?

Bookings, tickets, hotel Chinese address, pickup pins, and payment success screens.

Notes for late 2026 travellers

November and early December bring cooler mornings, earlier sunsets, and comfortable walking weather across much of eastern and central China. Pack layers and leave extra time on clear weekends at popular sights.

This article does not invent ticket prices, opening hours, processing times, consular fees, or official statistics. When a number matters, verify it on the official site, app screen, or ticket board near your travel week.

If an official rule page disagrees with this guide, follow the official page. Lovely China orients English-speaking travellers; we are not an immigration, banking, or medical authority.