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Our First Time in China’s Premier Class 🚄🇨🇳
China High-Speed Rail: What to Avoid When Booking Chongqing–
We got stuck in what might be the WORST seat on China’s high-speed train…
On our journey from Chongqing to Shenzhen, we booked a seat that looked normal at first — but quickly realized something wasn’t right. 😳
China is famous for having one of the fastest and most advanced rail networks in the...
We got stuck in what might be the WORST seat on China’s high-speed train on the Chongqing to Shenzhen route. The video shows that China’s fast rail network is impressive, but not every seat is equal. They explain what went wrong, what to avoid when booking, and what the onboard experience is really like on a Chinese bullet train. If you’re planning to travel China by high-speed rail, watch this before you book your seat. The presenters introduce themselves as Reanne and Ben and invite viewers to follow their adventures. They aim to share real experiences and practical tips for exploring China and the world.
In this on-tour video, the couple Reanne and Ben share a real, sometimes amusing, look at traveling China by high-speed rail. They recount a trip from Chongqing to Shenzhen where they ended up with possibly the worst seat on a fast, modern bullet train. The vlog starts by admitting that the seat they booked looked normal at first but quickly proved problematic, underscoring the idea that not every seat on China’s renowned rail network is created equal. Throughout the video they show what went wrong, offer practical tips on what to avoid when booking, and give a candid sense of the onboard experience on a Chinese high-speed train. They also set the stage for other travelers who plan to move between major cities like Chongqing and Shenzhen, emphasizing the importance of selecting the right seat to avoid discomfort on long journeys. The video promises useful guidance for anyone planning to travel China by high-speed rail and invites viewers to learn from their less-than-ideal seat choice.
We got stuck in what might be the WORST seat on China’s high-speed train on the Chongqing to Shenzhen route. The video shows that China’s fast rail network is impressive, but not every seat is equal. They explain what went wrong, what to avoid when booking, and what the onboard experience is really like on a Chinese bullet train. If you’re planning to travel China by high-speed rail, watch this before you book your seat. The presenters introduce themselves as Reanne and Ben and invite viewers to follow their adventures. They aim to share real experiences and practical tips for exploring China and the world.
On their first morning in Chongqing, Reanne and Ben nervously prepare for a seven-hour high-speed train ride to Shenzhen, joking about the “annoyingest” seat and the door that keeps opening, which makes the journey less comfortable. They compare premium seating to second class, noting cramped legroom and shared space that isn’t ideal for two travelers who like to spread out. They briefly tour the Chongqing train station and reflect on the ever-changing logistics of travel in China, including hotel bookings, taxi haggling, and navigating apps like WeChat for translations and ride bookings. The Shenzhen segment shows them hunting for a hotel near the airport, debating different neighborhoods and the holiday crowds around Lunar New Year. They explore a mall area called Raffle City, encounter near-deserted streets during the New Year holidays, and wrap with plans for more Shenzhen discoveries, editing projects, and a promise to share more in the next video. The couple, known as Reanne and Ben, narrate with humorous observations on delays, language quirks, and the quirks of Chinese hotel Robo receptionists, giving viewers a candid look at practical travel frustrations and small wins alike.
In this travelogue, Reanne and Ben take viewers along as they navigate China by high-speed rail and then relocate to a hotel near Shenzhen’s airport area. The couple kicks off with a late night/early morning mood, sharing their frustration over what they dub the worst possible seats on a Chongqing to Shenzhen bullet train. They describe their real-life experiences on the China’s fast rail network, from boarding at Chongqing West Station to discovering that premium seating can still feel cramped and noisy due to a troublesome door and limited legroom. Through their candid humor, they reveal how dining, toilets, and onboard service play into the overall experience, and they contrast second class with premium experiences, concluding premium isn’t worth it for them in this particular journey. The adventure continues with a taxi ride in Shenzhen, where they wrestle with choosing reliable transport, the quirks of WeChat-based ride services, and the common taxi scams they’ve encountered. Once
A couple torments themselves with a less-than-ideal premier class seat on China’s high-speed rail, then changes hotels and explores Shenzhen for a few days, all
Experience China High-Speed Rail and Shenzhen Hotel Hunts in One Trip
0:12 If you get the premium car on a busy route, expect cramped space and a buzzing door that will disrupt your bag storage and legroom.
6:07 Don’t rely on one taxi option; compare taxi vs ride-hailing apps. If using WeChat for rides, consult locals about reliability and price.
9:01 If staying near the airport, expect limited nearby activities; plan a day trip or choose a central hotel for more dining and shopping options.
18:03 When holiday crowds hit, be prepared for higher prices and less availability; book earlier or choose alternate neighborhoods.
0:12 If you get the premium car on a busy route, expect cramped space and a buzzing door that will disrupt your bag storage and legroom.
6:07 Don’t rely on one taxi option; compare taxi vs ride-hailing apps. If using WeChat for rides, consult locals about reliability and price.
9:01 If staying near the airport, expect limited nearby activities; plan a day trip or choose a central hotel for more dining and shopping options.
18:03 When holiday crowds hit, be prepared for higher prices and less availability; book earlier or choose alternate neighborhoods.
00:00 Sleepy start, annoying seats
00:12 Annoying seat woes
01:00 Heading to Shenzhen now
03:27 What premium means here
04:34 Into premium seating
00:00 Introduction and route overview
on tour with dridgers#otwd中国highspeedrailbelttrain深圳广东travelvlogIs premium seating worth it on China’s high-speed trains?
From our experience, premium offered more space but not enough to justify the price on certain routes, especially with door noise and limited legroom.
