How much is a child ticket?
Recently, the discussion about the price of children's tickets has become one of the hot topics. With the arrival of the summer travel season, many parents are paying attention to the specific prices and related policies of children's tickets. This article will sort out the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days, and provide structured data to help you better understand the price of children's tickets.
1. Definition of child ticket

Children's tickets usually refer to preferential fares for minors and are applicable to public transportation, tourist attractions, cinemas and other places. Different regions and industries have different age restrictions and price standards for children's tickets. The following are common classifications:
| Industry | age limit | fare standard |
|---|---|---|
| Public transportation (train, plane) | 2-12 years old | 50%-75% of adult fare |
| tourist attractions | 6-18 years old | 50% of adult fare or free |
| cinema | 3-12 years old | 50%-70% of adult fare |
2. Recent hot topics
1.Summer travel child ticket discounts: With the arrival of summer vacation, many scenic spots have launched preferential activities for children. For example, popular attractions such as the Forbidden City in Beijing and Shanghai Disneyland have adjusted their child tickets, and some scenic spots even offer free admission policies.
2.Controversy over child tickets on public transport: Recently, some parents have reported that the charging standards for children’s tickets on some high-speed trains and flights are not uniform, leading to confusion when purchasing tickets. Relevant departments have stated that they will gradually standardize the child ticket policy.
3.Child ticket age limit adjustment: Some regions are discussing raising the upper age limit for child tickets from 12 to 14 years old to better meet the needs of minors.
3. Examples of children’s ticket prices
The following are the child ticket prices for some popular scenic spots and means of transportation (the data comes from public information in the past 10 days):
| Name | Child ticket price | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing Forbidden City | Free (under 6 years old) | You need to bring your ID card or household registration book |
| Shanghai Disney | 280 yuan (3-11 years old) | Adult tickets are 399 yuan |
| High-speed rail second class seat | 50% of adult fare | Height 1.2-1.5 meters |
| Domestic flights | 50% of adult fare | 2-12 years old |
4. Focus issues that parents pay attention to
1.Age and height standards for child tickets: Some scenic spots and means of transportation use both age and height as criteria for children's tickets, which makes it easy for parents to get confused when buying tickets. For example, some scenic spots stipulate that children under 1.2 meters in height are free, while others are based on age.
2.Discount policy for children’s tickets: Many parents hope that the scope of discounts for children’s tickets can be further expanded, especially during holidays and peak travel periods.
3.How to purchase children's tickets: With the popularity of electronic tickets, some parents have reported that the online purchase process for children's tickets is not convenient enough and hope that relevant departments can optimize it.
5. Summary and suggestions
Prices and preferential policies for children's tickets vary by industry and region. Parents should read the relevant regulations carefully before purchasing tickets to avoid information asymmetry affecting the travel experience. At the same time, it is recommended that relevant departments further unify the standards for children's tickets, simplify the ticket purchase process, and provide more convenience for parents and children.
In the future, with the continuous improvement of policies, the discounts for children's tickets are expected to be further increased to provide more support for the growth of minors.
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