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China's High Speed Train from Beijing to Shanghai 🇨🇳
Beijing to Shanghai High-Speed Bullet Train Experience
I took China’s high-speed bullet train for the first time, travelling from Beijing to Shanghai at over 300km/h.
After spending five days exploring Beijing, I headed to Beijing South Railway Station to experience the world-famous China high-speed rail system — covering the 1,300km journey to Shanghai...
I took China’s high-speed bullet train for the first time, traveling from Beijing to Shanghai at over 300km/h. After five days exploring Beijing, I headed to Beijing South Railway Station to experience the world-famous high-speed rail system, covering the 1,300km journey to Shanghai in just a few hours. This video shares the full journey, what the bullet train is really like, the ticket process, the station experience, and my honest first impressions traveling between two of China’s biggest cities. If you enjoyed this video, check out my other playlists for more hidden gems and travel inspiration. If you’d like to support my travel videos, you can do so here. All donations are shared with friendly locals in the countries I visit.
In this video, Rhea Shanika takes viewers on a high-speed rail journey that many travelers dream about but few attempt: zooming from Beijing to Shanghai aboard China’s renowned bullet train. After five days soaking in the capital’s energy and culture, she makes her way to Beijing South Railway Station to hop onto the world-famous high-speed network, covering about 1,300 kilometers in just a matter of hours. The film isn’t just a ride; it’s a candid immersion into the experience around the train itself—from buying tickets and navigating the station to finding a comfortable seat in economy class and adjusting to the speed that defines modern Chinese rail travel. Rhea shares honest first impressions, including what the trip feels like at over 300 km/h, how the onboard service compares to other travel experiences, and practical details that future travelers will find useful, such as the ticket process and the overall station atmosphere. Throughout, she maintains a traveler’s voice—curious,
01:19 Book trains and hotels using a single app like Trip.com; use electronic tickets and ensure you check your passport when required.
03:53 Arrive at the station early, find your gate, and use the English signage where available; navigate security calmly.
09:36 Explore onboard amenities: check for the restaurant, order meals via QR code if it works, and enjoy the clean facilities.
16:25 In Shanghai, opt for a taxi for the luggage; the Bund area is a good reference point for hotel pick-ups.
00:00 intro to journey
01:12 station and passport check
04:17 ticket check and wait to board
06:39 finding seat and train tour
09:53 onboard restaurant and snacks
12:32 halfway stop at Shu Xo
14:57 scenery changing to countryside
15:29 arrival in Shanghai and taxi to hotel
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