Travel Guides & Tips in this video
- Tip 1Double-check your train time and platform to avoid missing it in a busy station like Chongqing’s. Stay aware of the clock and allow extra time for passport and security checks. (0:00)
- Tip 2Foreigners may need manual passport verification at the gate; look for staff help near entrance and have your passport ready. (2:01)
- Tip 3Use English options on ticket kiosks or apps to pick seats and understand gate numbers, then head to the correct gate with your ticket. (6:09)
- Tip 4QR code payment is possible for onboard snacks; ensure you have a stable Wi-Fi or data connection for wallet apps. (9:35)
- Tip 5If you miss a train, stay calm, seek refunds or changes at service windows, and follow staff guidance. (11:15)
Malina’s Vibe dives into a unforgettable 12 hour odyssey aboard China’s legendary high speed train from Chongqing to Shanghai. She starts with a nerve jangling moment after almost missing the train, turning panic into a candid, humorous account of how quickly Chinese rail staff can help rebook and fix hiccups, even for a foreign traveler. The video unpacks practical realities: buying tickets on Trip.com, navigating a vast, airport like station, and the need for manual passport checks for foreigners at the gates. Malina documents the maze of entrances, the 1A 4A gates, and the moment she discovers English options on the ticketing screen, which lightens the process. She shows the surprising level of infrastructure on board, from cabin layouts with three seats per section and individual reading lights to on board food service that delivers meals directly to your compartment after ordering from the cart or a nearby kiosk. The scenes move from anxiety to awe as she remarks on the train’s in
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Malina, traveling under the moniker Malina’s Vibe, kicks off with the heart-pounding moment of almost missing the Chongqing to Shanghai train. She admits the adrenaline rush as she films what it takes to navigate a station that feels like a mini airport, then walks the viewer through buying and collecting the ticket, including the surprising English options at the self service screen. The video then moves to the security and passport checks where foreigners may need a manual passport verification, a process she documents with humor and candor. On board, the cabin arrangement in the 12 hour ride impresses with three seats per compartment, personal reading lights, and accessible charging points, while the crew uses a cart system to deliver food and drinks to the cabin, a feature she finds fantastically convenient. She experiments with a mobile payment approach that requires scanning a QR code, and while her digital wallet hiccups, she witnesses the communal help from staff and other travelers. The emotional core emerges as she praises the kindness and helpfulness of the Chinese staff and local passengers, turning a stressful mistake into a grateful learning experience about the country’s hospitality. The journey offers a mix of tunnel-dominated scenery and lush green vistas, punctuated by moments at the platform and in the car as she reflects on time and travel culture. The video closes with a reminder to viewers to share their own long-distance travel preferences and a teaser for the next adventure, leaving Malina grateful for the lessons in patience and the people she met along the way.