When purchasing tickets through the 12306 website, the valid identity documents that can be used include: the Resident Identity Card of the People's Republic of China (including the Temporary Resident Identity Card of the People's Republic of China), the Passport of the People's Republic of China; the Residence Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents of the People's Republic of China, the Residence Permit for Taiwan Residents of the People's Republic of China, the Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents, the Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents; Foreign National's Permanent Residence Identity Card, the Foreign National's Passport.