Travel Guides & Tips in this video
- Tip 1If you get the premium car on a busy route, expect cramped space and a buzzing door that will disrupt your bag storage and legroom. (0:12)
- Tip 2Don’t rely on one taxi option; compare taxi vs ride-hailing apps. If using WeChat for rides, consult locals about reliability and price. (6:07)
- Tip 3If staying near the airport, expect limited nearby activities; plan a day trip or choose a central hotel for more dining and shopping options. (9:01)
- Tip 4When holiday crowds hit, be prepared for higher prices and less availability; book earlier or choose alternate neighborhoods. (18:03)
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
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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.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: Is premium seating worth it on China’s high-speed trains?
- A: From our experience, premium offered more space but not enough to justify the price on certain routes, especially with door noise and limited legroom.
