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My Family Wasn’t Ready for China’s High-Speed Trains 🇨🇳
China's High-Speed Trains Astonish British Family
My British family just experienced China’s high-speed bullet train for the VERY first time — and nothing could prepare us for this!
From the futuristic stations to the insane speed (faster than planes!), this journey completely changed the way we see travel in China. We honestly thought trains were...
My British family just experienced China’s high-speed bullet train for the VERY first time — and nothing could prepare us for this!
From the futuristic stations to the insane speed (faster than planes!), this journey completely changed the way we see travel in China. We honestly thought trains were slow and boring… but this blew their minds.
July 2025 | Vlog 529 | Chongqing, China
When we finally started our adventure
Embark on a thrilling journey through China as the Dridgers family experiences the marvel of its high-speed bullet trains for the first time. Prepare to be amazed by the futuristic stations and astonishing speeds that rival airplanes, completely revolutionizing their perception of travel in China. What began with an assumption of slow, mundane train rides transformed into an eye-opening adventure, leaving them utterly captivated by the efficiency and innovation of China's railway system.
My British family just experienced China’s high-speed bullet train for the VERY first time — and nothing could prepare us for this!
From the futuristic stations to the insane speed (faster than planes!), this journey completely changed the way we see travel in China. We honestly thought trains were slow and boring… but this blew their minds.
July 2025 | Vlog 529 | Chongqing, China
When we finally started our adventure
The editor chronicles the Dridgers family's exhilarating high-speed train journey from Chengdu to Chongqing, a first-time experience for the nieces and their parents. The video captures the rush of navigating a massive, airport-like station and boarding a sleek, ultra-modern bullet train. The traveler, Rian, demonstrates the train's remarkable stability with a 'water test'—a bottle barely rippling as the train reaches 300 km/h. The family marvels at the space, freedom to move, and the surprisingly affordable $20 fare for the 290 km trip. The editor highlights how China's high-speed network, the largest in the world, makes such travel a routine miracle. Upon arriving in the misty, sprawling city of Chongqing (population 36 million), the group finds their hotel, noting the smart toilets and the traveler's delight in ordering wine via delivery app. The next morning, they revisit the 'best breakfast in the world' at the Regent Hotel, a lavish buffet with Western and Asian options, including a robot making candy floss. The video ends with the family recovering from the feast, eager to explore Chongqing's unique mountainous infrastructure.
The family's high-speed train journey from Chengdu to Chongqing was a revelation, showcasing China's seamless travel infrastructure. From the bustling, airport-like stations to the sleek, whisper-quiet carriages reaching 300 km/h, the experience shattered any preconceived notions about train travel. The affordable $20 fare for 290 km and the smooth ride allowed for easy movement and even a beer from the trolley. Arriving in the massive, misty metropolis of Chongqing, the weary travelers found comfort in a hotel with a smart toilet and spectacular river views, before indulging in the city's legendary 'best breakfast'—a lavish Western and Asian buffet featuring robot-made candy floss.
A family experiences China's high-speed bullet train for the first time, traveling from Chengdu to Chongqing. They are amazed by the speed, comfort, and low $20
Family Experiences China High-Speed Bullet Train to Chongqing
2:09 Chinese high-speed train stations open gates just 10-15 minutes before departure, so arrive prepared but don't panic if you're a bit late.
3:26 Children under six ride free on Chinese trains. Seats have ample legroom, and a three-seat row can comfortably fit four.
3:47 The ride is so stable you can place a full, open water bottle on the tray table, and it won't spill even at high speed.
9:25 A 290 km journey on a high-speed train costs only about $20, making it an incredibly affordable way to travel between major cities.
16:25 For a special treat, visit the Regent Hotel in Chongqing for breakfast. It's pricey but offers a huge Western and Asian buffet with robot-made candy floss.
2:09 Chinese high-speed train stations open gates just 10-15 minutes before departure, so arrive prepared but don't panic if you're a bit late.
3:26 Children under six ride free on Chinese trains. Seats have ample legroom, and a three-seat row can comfortably fit four.
3:47 The ride is so stable you can place a full, open water bottle on the tray table, and it won't spill even at high speed.
9:25 A 290 km journey on a high-speed train costs only about $20, making it an incredibly affordable way to travel between major cities.
16:25 For a special treat, visit the Regent Hotel in Chongqing for breakfast. It's pricey but offers a huge Western and Asian buffet with robot-made candy floss.
0:01 Rushing for the bullet train
3:47 The water stability test
8:59 World's largest high-speed network
10:54 Arriving in Chongqing
14:47 Best breakfast in China
17:30 Robot making candy floss
0:01 Rushing for the bullet train
3:47 The water stability test
8:59 World's largest high-speed network
10:54 Arriving in Chongqing
14:47 Best breakfast in China
17:30 Robot making candy floss
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The top speed is about 320 km an hour, but they normally hit about 300 km/h on the way to Chongqing.
Is the train ride smooth enough to not spill water?
Yes, it is incredibly smooth. We did a water test and the bottle barely moved, even at high speed.
What was the best breakfast you found in China?
Definitely the Regent Hotel in Chongqing. It has everything from bacon three ways to robot-made candy floss. It's the best in the world.
