China's new railway timetable will include a stop at Yiwu in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, from July 1 for the G896/G895 high-speed sleeper train between Shanghai and Hong Kong.

This marks the first time Yiwu will offer a direct high-speed sleeper service to Hong Kong. Tickets have been available since June 17.

The G896/G895 train offers a convenient "evening departure, morning arrival" experience. The updated schedule is as follows:

- G895 runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. It departs Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station at 8:15 pm, stops at Yiwu from 9:46 pm to 9:48 pm, and arrives at Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station at 7:25 am the next day.

- G896 operates on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. It leaves Hong Kong at 8:00 pm, stops at Yiwu from 5:32 am to 5:34 am, and finally reaches Shanghai at 6:58 the following morning.

The full journey takes about 11 hours, allowing passengers to travel overnight comfortably. This addition will significantly enhance business and tourism connectivity between Yiwu and Hong Kong.

Travelers should check the 12306 website or app for detailed schedules and fares and try to book tickets early.