Travelling between Harbin and Tianjin is about to get a lot more convenient: a new high-speed rail line is poised to open on December 1, reducing journey time between the two cities to seven hours and seven minutes.

Trains G412/09 and G410/11 will depart from Harbin West Railway Station to Tianjin West Station at 6:34 and 13:41 respectively. Meanwhile, trains from Tianjin to Harbin depart at 14:13 and 21:46.

To book train tickets call 9510 5105 or visit www.12306.cn.