How Good Are Chinese Trains Really..? OUR FIRST High Speed Train to Beijing! 🇨🇳 

I just want to talk about the comments here, some of them are really harsh. But I think you guys are missing the point here, these traveling videos are not a travel plan kinda video where they do a through research on what to prepare, what to do, where to go or what to eat for a meaningful and fufilling experience. These videos were made by two student who are on a thight buget and with minimal research and planning, they are just some tourists who films their unique experience, for what we know, they might be doing their best already. Of course they will face some difficulties and inconvenience along the way, it is human nature to complaint about things that frustrates us, and their opinions are not even wrong in their situation. If you are a budget traveler, you might find yourself in the same situation as them. There's no need to be so defensive when receiving criticisms, what they experience is not an everyday experience that citizens experience anyway. It is good enough that we know what's better and maybe give suggestions, or just watch other travelers if their opinion bothers you so much. There are a lot of other travel youtubers with amazing videos that puts in tons of effort and research, don't cage yourselves to the opinion of from one channel, and remember they are just opinions, not facts.

1、I just checked on the Eurostar website. London to Marseille is about 1,000 kilometers, and the cheapest ticket for a 300km/h high-speed train is USD360. Shanghai to Beijing is more than 1,300 kilometers, and the cheapest ticket for a 300km/h high-speed train is USD82. So, China's high-speed rail expensive? 2、There are many types of hotpot in China. The beef brisket hotpot you eat is actually a Cantonese-style hotpot. The most traditional hotpot in Beijing should be mutton hotpot, the most famous of which is Donglaishun, but there are many small restaurants that also do a good job.

As a Chinese, the more I travel abroad, the more I like my own country

Coming from a small country with ignorance of China, you have no idea of long distance and fair train fares. My morning train to London costs 53 dollars on regular train or 70 dollars on high speed train. It only 50km in distance

你俩大概不知道上海到北京的距离差不多和柏林到莫斯科的距离一样，82欧的票价一点都不贵。

I live in EU. I just checked the train ticket price from amsterdam to barcelona, which has a distance of 1500km, costs 220 euro minimum, and takes from 16 hrs to 27 hrs. the fastest train takes 12.5 hrs, and costs 330 euro. so I guess 82 euro over 4 hours for a similar distance is just far too great? btw, just my own complaint, the price level in EU is now just stupidly too high relative to its income.

European countries are so small that they have no idea how far it is from Shanghai to Beijing. Each European country might not even be as big as a single province in China.

I used to work for a German company Siemens for 10 yrs. I'm not blaming just want to say. You're students, your budget is limited, but your mindset shouldn't be limited. Be objective and logical. Compare apple to apple.

This 82 us dollar ticket from Shanghai to Beijing is for same distance (1318 km) from basically Amsterdam to Barcelona, so i really don't think it is expensive.....

The railway distance from Copenhagen to Paris is comparable to that from Beijing to Shanghai, and most of the route is covered by ICE trains. However, it takes 14h and costs 360€. I don't believe you can find any train in the EU that travels over 1300 kilometers at a speed faster than ICE and is cheaper than high-speed trains in China.

Forget what the Western media tells you and explore this country with an open mind.

82歐元坐高速鐵路上海到北京1330公里很便宜了...台灣高速鐵路台北坐到高雄300公里要45歐元..🤣🤣🤣

The fastest high-speed train G28 from Shanghai to Beijing only takes 4h18min.😊

From a Chinese perspective, knowing German is actually cooler than knowing English, Germany is always respected in China and the Chinese always consider Germany is the center of Europe and an important pole, you guys should be proud of your own language. As for Chinese, it is actually the most spoken language in the world, not just inside China, also in places such as Malaysia and Singapore, for the Chinese, unless they need to do business or go to school in English speaking countries, there is no need for them to learn English, if they wish to do business with the Russian, French and German, they would rather learn the native language in those countries instead.

I love Chinese trains, going from Shanghai to Hangzhou later this week with my wife and 9 year old daughter. Went on one 10 years ago… it was riding the Concorde❤️🇨🇳❤️💛❤️🇨🇳

Last year we traveled from Beijing to Xian to Chongqing, Shanghai and Guangzhou all by bullet train accompanied by my ninety six year old aunt. Its the best mass transit system we have ever used and we are well traveled all over the world and reside in the US.

I live in EU, considering the distance that the train covers, the ticket price is not high at all. Not mentioning its a high-speed train, not a regular one.

After watching your videos, it looks like you're traveling on a really tight budget and don't do much planning. My advice is to make sure you eat and sleep well during your trip. Don't just stick to fast food and street snacks. Try some regular restaurants instead. Usually, the average cost per person is around 100 RMB, and the food quality is better and gives you a better taste of the local cuisine. Wish you a pleasant trip!

China's high-speed trains allow you to order McDonald's food directly from your seat by scanning a QR code. No need to go to the restaurant in the middle to order. When you place an order using your mobile phone, McDonald's will deliver it directly to your seat at the next stop. China's high-speed trains are not only punctual, but also provide timely delivery services for food orders.

You expected Indian prices in China……

Don't understand why you kept saying China's high speed train is expensive. I went to France and Japan and experienced their high speed train. Considering the distance and duration, their price is more expensive than China's. And if you want a more affordable way to Beijing, you can choose normal train (train No. begins with T or D) to have a sleep on the train. And you can also save 1 night's hotel expense.

Chinese friends welcome you! China is developing very fast, but just as no country in the world is perfect, China is constantly improving itself. I hope you have fun!😊❤

I‘m right now on a train in Germany. It’s nearly 12am but I’m still on my way home. 230km’s distance took me nearly 8 hours. Now I’m missing China so badly. Everytime I take a Deutschland Bahn I‘m so anxious. There‘s no need to compare the Chinese train with the train in Germany, at least Chinese train always on time.

I have been in Germany for like 20 times, every German train was late. 40 minutes late was not a big deal in Germany, I was just standing in the cold weather (like 0 degree) and waiting for a train for 40 minutes there. But some German guys were nice, they helped me to carry the bags even if I am a man. I guess I was just too small in Germany (1.80cm). I felt like every man in Germany were over 190cm tall.

I lived in Germany for 10 years. Yes, you could get cheap flight ticket sometimes, I traveled to 15 European countries in 2019 and the flights were always under 50 euros. But the point is, the destination of these cheap flights is random. Of course, I really liked it as tourist, I could visit different countries whenever I found a cheap ticket. HOWEVER, the majority of the travellers are not tourist. Lots of people travel between Beijing and Shanghai to do business, and they could not wait for a random cheap flight. In this scenario, the high speed train is more "consistent" and "predictable". Chinese high-speed train network covers almost every big cities, you can go anywhere at anytime with a reasonable price, which Easyjet and Ryan could not provide :) Viel Spaß in China.

Just checked the shinkansen price from Tokyo - Kyoto. 475km. Usd160

Udon noodles originate from Tang Dynasty China

Your videos are really good. As a native of China, I would like to recommend Qingdao to you. Qingdao is in Shandong province -the hometown of Confucius and has traditional Chinese cultural culture and there are many German cultures in Qingdao, because it was once the colony of the Second German Empire, and the beer here is very delicious.

Actually, it is common to order food on high-speed trains. People download particular app on their phones and sign up.They can order some food they want.Then these restaurants along the train station will prepare meal in advance. When the train stops, the crew will go to the platform to pick up food, and finally the food will be delivered to the seat.

Coming from Germany it's no wonder you had a smile experiencing Chinese efficiency.

A small suggestion: Do not buy food on trains or scenic spots in China, as prices there are always much higher.

82 dollars for over 1000km , is that considered expensive? WeChat pay and Alipay both can book foods which delivers to your seat for next station, go figure it out

China is more technologically advanced than most European countries.

Shanghai to Beijing that is like travel from italy to Finland such a long distance if it was in Europe such as from London to Oxford which is only 30miles, it would cost you 30euro on UK train. But Shanghai to Beijing is more than 1000miles, it i only 90euros and you say it is expensive

预算有限的话，不建议去北京，北京景点分散，离上海很远。上海旁边的杭州，苏州，无锡，南京都是很好的选择，而且都是一线和新一线城市。

We usually don't think high-speed rail is expensive, but most people think that the food on high-speed rail is expensive and not delicious. The food in scenic spot too.

It must be said， I have taken the Chinese high-speed rail many times, very punctual, really very punctual!! He can definitely guarantee a smooth work journey for you!!

Hey, my German friends, I’m glad you like China. As a Chinese person, perhaps I can offer you some travel tips: You made a wise decision to leave Shanghai at this time. Shanghai is currently experiencing the "梅雨季节 (méi yǔ jì jié)," which means prolonged periods of high temperatures and humidity that can be very uncomfortable. In comparison, the climate in Beijing is much better, though it is also quite hot here. The culture in Beijing is completely different from that in Shanghai. I suggest you try "涮羊肉 (shuàn yáng ròu)," which is a type of hotpot that only includes tender lamb and sesame sauce-it’s not spicy at all. Alternatively, you can try "炸酱面 (zhá jiàng miàn)," a traditional Beijing noodle dish known for its rich toppings and sauce. As for Peking duck, I don't recommend trying it at "全聚德 (Quán jù dé)" because it’s overly expensive and not really worth the price. Instead, you could try "四季民福 (Sì jì mín fú)" or "大董 (Dà Dǒng)." If you're up for a challenge, you can try "豆汁儿 (dòu zhīr)." This drink is similar to blue cheese in Europe, natto in Japan, or surströmming in Sweden. It's generally not accepted by Chinese people outside of Beijing, but it’s actually good for your health. Don't forget to buy some "西瓜 (xī guā);" during this season, watermelons in China are so cheap it feels like they cost nothing, and they are large and sweet-perfect for summer. If you have enough travel time, consider visiting more northern Chinese cities like Harbin, which is influenced by Russian culture-because southern cities are simply too hot. Hope you have a great trip!

I swear, someone who puts "English" subtitles but actually uses Chinese subtitles is doing the most menacing thing to this channel.

I like your videos, please don't let aggressive and questioning comments affect your enthusiasm for traveling

You don't have to go to dinner coach. Just scan the QR code on your armrest, order food, it will be delivered to your seat, including KFC and MC (they will be prepared and boarded on the nearest stop)

Indian trains are cheaper than others I hope... Enjoy guys ❤❤

I agree. Although your budget is very limited, but it shouldn't limit your mind. Be open minded and fair to China!

Have fun guys! Welcome to Beijing

Thank you guys for sharing, love your travel videos!

Take business class next time,it will blow your mind

If ordinary train is a one-litre small car the Chinese HSR will be the S-class Mercedes travelling on a German autobahn. HSR can travel at more than twice speed of the ordinary train but is more stable with less sensation of speed, noise or bumps.

Less than $100 is expensive? How poor are you guys?

The train from London to Manchester for about 200 miles can cost as much as £360 if not book in advance

1:00 yes, HSR are super popular and they do get booked out quick . The western economists and journalists thought they know China by criticizing China's HSR over capacity back in the days.

The blogger may not know that the backrest of high-speed rail seats can be adjusted, and the seating space should still be acceptable for Chinese people. The bamboo tower where we eat is used to store clothes and backpacks for customers. Wishing you a pleasant journey 14:09

Guys， the basket by table in the restaurant is not for food wastes but for your personal belongings to put in, like school bags, etc.

来北京的话，你们应该先去故宫逛半天，然后在故宫附近的骑自行车去景山公园，景山的山顶可以俯瞰故宫。然后去满恒记吃涮羊肉（当然你们最好不要赶在吃饭的时间去，因为可能要排队几个小时），吃完从平安里坐地铁北海北站出来可以一直步行到雍和宫（途径荷花市场、钟鼓楼、国子监、雍和宫），这是我给你推荐的旅行线路😁（推荐徒步加骑行）

Although the content of this video is somewhat controversial, you two brothers are really funny，i like watch this kind of video

Don't ever said chinese people are lazy. They are the most work hard people in the world.

Why keep saying everything is expensive? compared to what? Europe is much more expensive.

i used to live in the new york metropolitan area, 34 miles/54km train ride costs $13 dollars, and the train is super slow, even the express takes 50 mins to get to new york city. the high speed train from shanghai to beijing is an absolute steal!

Actually, the japan's "culture" are screenshoted from China...

i appreciate that you added chinese subtitle this time ❤

I've lived in Beijing for about 15 years, and for Peking duck, I highly recommend "Siji Minfu" (Peking Chamber) which has many locations and the price is quite afordable. DO NOT go to "Quanjude"!!! Half duck is enough, no need for the whole duck. 2. try some other classic dishes, such as "Bao Sanyang"(爆三样 tender pig liver, kidney and meat) , "Congbao Yangrou" (葱爆羊肉 mutton fried with onions), "Kung Pao Prawns"(宫保虾球 must with cashew nut !!) 3. if the waitor ask you which way do you want to cook the duck bones, remember, choose "duck soup" (鸭汤) !!

The distance from Shanghai to Beijing is more than twice the distance from Berlin to Munich, yet both trips take roughly the same amount of time. However, for the same distance, the fare for the German ICE is more expensive than that of the Chinese high-speed train...

FYI, China may build a 600 Km/hour home-developed Maglev line between Beijing and Shanghai in the not-so-remote future. If not, a shorter line is to be built around Guangzhou or Shanghai. It is high season now, and everywhere seems to be full of travellers.

Just saw your video, if you come to some scenic spots in Beijing need to make a reservation in advance, you can ask the hotel reception to help operate

Thank you both for your sharing🙂

It is recommended that you come to China to experience the high-speed train in the days before the Spring Festival

The price of the high speed train from Beijing to Shanghai is indeed cheap compared to foreign countries, but it is not cheap compared to the price level of China, and even some air flights can be selected at this price.

I understand you said that the high-speed rail tickets are expensive not out of malice, probably because China's subways, supermarkets, and food are very affordable, therefore the high-speed rail tickets are more expensive than you expected "Chinese prices". I have three points to say. 1. We have a cheap slow rail T109 from Shanghai to Beijing, which costs 22.5 euros and takes 15 hours. 2. Many Chinese think that high-speed rail is not expensive because there are some differences in life with Europe. In China, air tickets are usually more expensive than high-speed rail, and more costly than Wizz, and EasyJet tickets (probably because China's cost of purchasing aircraft is higher than Europe's). When you say that high-speed rail is expensive, Chinese people can't understand why and are not sure if you are malicious, so many people will cite the prices of railways of the same mileage in other countries to prove that China's railways are not expensive. 3. China welcomes you. Although you are happy in the video, I don't know if you have put aside your prejudice and embraced China. Have you noticed that the video thumbnails about China are always unhappy faces, but most of the video thumbnails about India are smiling or laughing?

The distance from Beijing to Shanghai is about over a thousand kilometers, which is equivalent to traveling from Berlin to Rome

I've been to 346km/hour from Shanghai to Beijing..but I didn't know about 420km one.. I better try that next time

Thank you for showing the real China to the social media and I think you know that why Chinese don’t use English in their normal life because we have our own system and don’t need to attach others system

$82 from Shanghai to Beijing is expensive to these two Europeans :(. Do they know how far they are traveling? $82 would cost them to go 10 miles from their airport to their home in EU probably.

The basket is for your bags and jackets.

awesome videos for China! Your videos are really engaging, and I love how more people are getting to know China through them. I recommend you visit more Chinese cities-each one has its own unique culture and cuisine!

*loads of love from Bangalore ❤❤..love you so much guyss*

I guess you guys chose a cheap ticket, so it takes 6 hours to reach Beijing. 4.5 hours is real high speed train will do the job.😂

Enjoy your trip 🎉🎉

其实这两兄弟一直都很客观。我喜欢他们的笑容😂

Welcome to China! You are having the spirit of tourists! I am glad to see you have the courage to try various Chinese food with a very open attitude. I am really happy to see through ur eyes to look at China. It feels quite different. After watching your trip to Shanghai of the past few days, I am a bit worried though 😂. Because you ate Chongqing food all the way in Shanghai, didn't eat very local Shanghai food and no one can explain it to you, so I feel that you have wasted a little bit the opportunity coming there. Which is like "Went to Shanghai but didn't have Shanghai Food", could you get what I mean :P Such as... when the day you two eating breakfast-- Chinese White Congee is just in that way: water boiled with white rice, no any seasoning. It is like a base of other kinds of congee, so it's plain and no taste, or only the taste of white rice. But that's how some Chinese people like (for instance me😂 We feel it's fresh). But at the same time, we also have other many kinds of congee that cook with squash, thousand-year-egg and lean pork, sliced fish, eight cereals, yam... Those can be sweet, salty, sour, fishy and so on. Sadly no one introduce to you that you didn't buy the food matches your flavor. A little pity you did not get a perfect breakfast experience; Similarly, Steamed Buns（馒头, pronounces like: Man Toe）are made of grounded grain without any filling, generally showing smooth surface without folds. If want to have stuffing, Chinese people will choose to buy Steamed Stuffed Buns（包子, pronounces like: Bow Zi）. Steamed Stuffed Buns have folds on the surface, that is the two you bought after, with meatballs and onions and thought they tasted delicious. They can be stuffed with different materials: spicy pickled radish, sugar and sesame, beef, pork, lamb, fried cabbage... different local small restaurants have their own different menus. It's just a way Chinese cooking food. Another kind of buns I feel nice are called Pan Fried Buns（生煎包, pronounces like: Shen Jam Bow）. Some restaurants could make the surface super crispy and inside very juicy (depends on how the chef cook. You know, some chefs cook really good and some cook so so😂), usually stuffed with meat. So I feel if this way continues... you will eat unsatisfying or I mean, unexpected food. May waste money and not have a good travel experience 😔. I have lived in Shanghai for many years, but I have not been to Beijing, so I searched the Internet for recommended restaurants (Just for reference yet I didn't go to Beijing 😂). Here are the links. Not sure if you can open it, try whether it could do any help: m.dianping.com/ugcdetail/253707645?sceneType=0&bizType=29&msource=baiduappugc m.dianping.com/ugcdetail/237064621?sceneType=0&bizType=29&msource=baiduappugc m.dianping.com/ugcdetail/244462746?sceneType=0&bizType=29&msource=baiduappugc#comment Below are Shanghai Specialist Food: baijiahao.baidu.com/s?id=1776547036992207599&wfr=spider&for=pc baijiahao.baidu.com/s?id=1791585346529682774&wfr=spider&for=pc www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_27506944 What's more, you can search at night when u back hotel for what you want to eat next day. Save the picture to look for the restaurants. I believe local people will glad to recommend you good places. If you're worried even the minimum level of spiciness might be too spicy, you can tell the waiter after you order, or you can carry a handwritten note with you that says this easy Chinese:【一点点，少少辣】 [Little, less less spiciness] The chef will also be happy to customize the spiciness for you. We often order in this way (like a secret menu) when we go out to eat, telling the waiter what u want and what u can't eat. I know that traveling in a foreign country is easy to be shy and embarrassed to communicate (I'm this kind of person haha), so I wish you can have a nice travel experience in China. Don't force yourselves to eat spicy if u can't eat. There are too many other non-spicy delicious cuisines waiting for u to have a taste. Especially I'm afraid that your stomachs would be stimulated to diarrhea lol. That's no good during traveling.

In 1996 one of my bucket list was to fly from Malaysia to get on board the French TGV. It was a wonderful experience like in an airplane from Lausanne to Paris.

The distance between Shanghai and Beijing is exactly like Paris to Vienna, in Europe, a train simply doesn't get you there 😂Oh Oh wait, they brought back the night train service, it's 15h, runs twice a week, costs €65-190. For the escalators, they're simply spoiled! I guess it's just once you used a smart phone, you don't go back to Nokia... In China, everywhere that there should be elevators and escalators, there will be some; hell even certain places that you think there shouldn't be, lol. But I'd take the stairs if my suitcase is not super heavy.

FYI, Business class is the highest class than the first class in the Chinese railways system.

It surprises me also, High Speed Trains are now every where/every city just like subways. It makes us travel much much more easier. I didn't expect China can develop that fast.

I live in Beijing brothers,welcome to Beijing,have a good day

Do not buy food on the train, it is too expensive.😂

Shanghai to Beijing is about 1300KM. If your budget is tight, you can travel cities near Shanghai, such as Hangzhou and SuZhou.

good video，i want to see more

nice video❤

Don’t upset guys, some people just saw shortcuts from Chinese social media, they are mislead by it. Please feel free to say anything, I really appreciate your videos😊!

That basket is used for you to put your cloth and bags into it. The seat is very old style for memory purpose.

May I ask, which navigation app did you use when traveling in China?

Bro indian currancy its 6000 ind rupes..its expensive for ind not u.😂😆😃

Very interesting video by you guys. Comment From China 😀

Enjoy your journey in beijing！

❤ from 🇮🇳

The fact that the population of Shanghai itself is 30% of all German's, no wonder everything is so massive. Can't imagine how much effort has been put to make everything so well organized.

The hamster is pet, animals kept in cages like that always are pets.

It's SIMPLY NOT TRUE that EU bulletin trains/flights of the same distance are cheaper than HST in China. You guys need to be more precisive as there are plenty of smart viewers from every corner of the world who aren't easily fooled.

you are wrong,those hampsters are pets to solicit customers ,not for BBQ,no chinese would eat a hampster

6 hours travel is because the train is fast//. look at the distance..between Beijing and Shanghai..

Nice video Not sure about calling this expensive - it’s a fast speed train, and it’s an exceptional product. It’s very good value. You could take a sleeper train for much less if on a budget.