Q: Can I bring sunscreen spray on board?

A: Yes, but only in limited quantities. Sunscreen sprays, hairspray, hair mousse, air fresheners, insecticides, and other pressurized aerosol products are subject to quantity limits. Each container must have a capacity of no more than 150 milliliters, with no more than one container of each type and a combined volume of no more than 600 milliliters. The capacity marked on the product packaging is the sole criterion for determining whether the item meets the limit. Do not use large amounts of these products in small, enclosed spaces equipped with smoke detectors, such as train toilets.

Q: Can I bring perfume or mosquito repellent spray?

A: Yes, but only in limited quantities. Perfume, mosquito-repellent sprays, and other household products containing flammable ingredients in non-self-pressurized containers are subject to the following limits: each container must have a capacity of no more than 100 milliliters, and no more than one container of each type is allowed. Do not use large quantities of these products in small, enclosed areas with smoke detectors, like train toilets.

Q: Can I bring disinfecting wipes containing alcohol?

A: Yes. Disinfecting wipes, cotton pads, and similar products containing 75 percent alcohol are permitted. However, industrial alcohol may not be brought on board or consigned. 

Q: Can I bring cosmetics and toiletries?

A: Yes. Common cosmetics and toiletries, such as facial cleansers, shampoo, body wash, liquid foundation, makeup primer, lipstick, and mascara, may be brought on board.

Q: Are there limits on power banks?

A: Yes. Power banks and lithium batteries must be clearly marked, and each unit must have a rated energy of no more than 100 watt-hours, or about 27,000 mAh.

Q: Can I use a handheld electric fan on the train?

A: Yes. Handheld electric fans can be used on board. Plug-in desktop fans may also be brought on board, but they must not be used. Under railway regulations, small electrical appliances such as hair dryers, curling irons, rice cookers, electric kettles, air fryers, power strips, and plug adapters may be carried on high-speed trains, but must not be used on board. Train power outlets are only for charging small electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and laptops.

Q: Can I bring an electric wheelchair?

A: Yes. Electric wheelchairs designed for people with disabilities may be brought into stations and onto trains. In stations and on board, the electric wheelchair must be pushed manually, and its motor must not be used. Commercially available electric kick scooters, self-balancing scooters, and lithium batteries for electric bicycles exceed the permitted limits and may not be carried on board. 

Q: Can I bring an electric bicycle battery?

A: No. Electric bicycle batteries, car batteries, and storage batteries may not be brought on board or consigned.

Q: Can I bring alcoholic beverages on board?

A: Yes, but only in limited quantities. Alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of 24 percent to 70 percent by volume, inclusive, must be properly sealed and clearly labeled, and the total amount carried must not exceed 3,000 milliliters.

Q: Can I use an e-cigarette on the train?

A: No. Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes, is prohibited throughout high-speed trains. Smoking may trigger the train's smoke alarm system, causing the train to slow down or make an emergency stop.

Source: Shanghai Municipal Commission of Transport