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TRAVELING BY TRAIN IN CHINA IS NOT FOR EVERYONE
China High-Speed Train: Shenzhen to Chongqing Journey
This was my experience traveling by train from Shenzhen to Chongqing. 7 hours on a high speed train full of people, it was an interesting experience. #China #Chinatravel #highspeedtrain #shenzhen #chongqing
This was my experience traveling by train from Shenzhen to Chongqing. 7 hours on a high speed train full of people, it was an interesting experience.
Embark on a thrilling 7-hour high-speed train journey across China, from the bustling metropolis of Shenzhen to the vibrant city of Chongqing. This adventure offers a unique glimpse into the daily life and travel dynamics of China's extensive rail network. Experience the energy of fellow passengers and the efficiency of modern Chinese transportation.
This was my experience traveling by train from Shenzhen to Chongqing. 7 hours on a high speed train full of people, it was an interesting experience.
Rafa Goes Around! embarks on a 7-hour high-speed train journey from Shenzhen to Chongqing, a route he usually flies. While China's high-speed rail network is the world's largest and generally convenient, this trip proves challenging due to peak summer crowds and noisy children. The video captures the chaotic boarding at Shenzhen North Station, the affordable second-class ticket costing under $80, and onboard amenities like QR-code food delivery and clean toilets. Rafa highlights the stunning scenery near Guilin and the train's punctuality. However, the prolonged journey tests his patience, with kids kicking his seat and constant noise. Upon arriving in Chongqing, the station is so overwhelmed that exiting without scanning passports is allowed—a first for him. The experience underscores that while high-speed trains are efficient, long-distance travel during peak seasons can be exhausting.
Rafa Goes Around! takes on China's high-speed rail for a grueling 7-hour journey from Shenzhen to Chongqing. Expect packed carriages, noisy kids kicking seats, and a station so chaotic at arrival that passport scanning is waived. It is a raw, unfiltered look at the realities of long-distance train travel in China—convenient, affordable, but definitely not for everyone.
Rafa takes a packed 7-hour high-speed train from Shenzhen to Chongqing, facing noisy kids and chaotic crowds but admiring the scenery and punctuality.
7-Hour High-Speed Train Shenzhen to Chongqing Experience
3:53 Use apps like Trip.com, WeChat or Alipay to buy train tickets. Order at least 2 hours before departure for food delivery from McDonald's or KFC.
4:08 Second class is affordable—a 7-hour journey from Shenzhen to Chongqing costs about 576 yuan ($80 USD).
5:14 Scan the QR code on your seat for onboard dining. Train staff will deliver the food directly to you.
7:11 Avoid peak travel seasons like Chinese New Year or National Day Week to skip the worst crowds and chaos.
9:58 Bring earplugs or headphones for long trips—noisy kids and seat kicking are common in second class during summer.
3:53 Use apps like Trip.com, WeChat or Alipay to buy train tickets. Order at least 2 hours before departure for food delivery from McDonald's or KFC.
4:08 Second class is affordable—a 7-hour journey from Shenzhen to Chongqing costs about 576 yuan ($80 USD).
5:14 Scan the QR code on your seat for onboard dining. Train staff will deliver the food directly to you.
7:11 Avoid peak travel seasons like Chinese New Year or National Day Week to skip the worst crowds and chaos.
9:58 Bring earplugs or headphones for long trips—noisy kids and seat kicking are common in second class during summer.
0:01 Longest train journey begins
1:25 China's railway network overview
2:09 Packed station and boarding chaos
3:53 How to buy train tickets
4:30 Onboard and second class details
6:32 QR code dining service explained
8:37 Bathroom and hot water facilities
9:40 Noisy kids and seat kicking
10:35 Arrival and chaotic exit
0:01 Longest train journey begins
1:25 China's railway network overview
2:09 Packed station and boarding chaos
3:53 How to buy train tickets
4:30 Onboard and second class details
6:32 QR code dining service explained
8:37 Bathroom and hot water facilities
9:40 Noisy kids and seat kicking
10:35 Arrival and chaotic exit
high speed train中国深圳重庆深圳中国重庆高铁high speed railtravel experiencesecond classpacked trainchina travel tipstrain food deliveryshenzhen north stationsummer travelWhat were the kids on the train like?
They were quite noisy for the whole trip, kicking the seat and making it less enjoyable.
What was the most surprising thing you found?
Probably when we arrived at Chongqing station and they just let everyone exit without scanning passports because of the huge crowd.
