CHINA'S RAIL SYSTEM IS INCREDIBLE | Traveling Over 1000km From Guangzhou To Zhangjiajie

China has the most expansive rail systems in the world, so I was super excited to get to try it out for the first time with a trip from Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie. On a map it may look fairly close, but in reality it is over 1,000km away so it was quite a journey to get there. I would recommend booking all your train travel on trip.com as a foreigner even with the extra service charge because trying to do it on the official Chinese Rail website is a bit confusing and a lot of people report having their card be declined. I also loved the hotel I booked at in Zhangjiajie so I will put those two links down below:
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[@venkat3896]

China is the best country in the world. I am an Indian but I love china.

[@visz7671]

I am chinese, and I love india

[@venkat3896]

@@visz7671 oh very interesting

[@visz7671]

@@venkat3896 India and China are both great countries

[@venkat3896]

@@visz7671 I like China because it follows Marxism and the people are also believe in hard work

[@muyeyang3730]

中国和印度应该联合起来保护第三世界国家的利益

[@bobkaas9203]

I'm in Amsterdam now , next week China China here I come !

[@AlinaMcleod]

Hope you have a great trip!

[@shawnhe6180]

welcome！

[@hwhoovy8458]

welcome bro

[@cynthiazhu-lm2id]

welcome!wish you have a good trip.

[@zackk7175]

Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president.

[@MichaelZhuang]

Alina, just for your information. Zhangjiajie is located in Xiangxi region, a historical minority majority region. The region was incorporated into China during the Three-Kindom Era (ca. 220 to 280). After 1800 years, the minority languages are still being spoken, the various minority groups account for nearly 90% of the population. This is in stark contrast to the fate of Native Americans in North America and the Aboriginals in Australia.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Very interesting!

[@yzhang2008]

You made a very interesting point👍

[@stuartchong8807]

Well said - kudos to you for stating the past history & speaking truth to power ! So who has adopted the mass murderer Genocide methods Pirate style - yet we have BBC & CNN asking the patronizing questions to head of states in Africa and Asia with the holier than thou attitudes : devils in disguise 🇺🇸🇬🇧⚠️🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@merhanA-ve1gw]

Absolutely, it’s interesting to note that Zhangjiajie, located in the northwestern part of Hunan Province, China, has a rich history dating back to the Stone Age. It was previously named Dayong and has a recorded history dating back to 221 BC. During the Shang and Zhou dynasties (1600 BC - 256 BC), it was under the Jingchu State’s jurisdiction. During the Spring & Autumn and the Warring States Periods (770 BC - 221 BC), it was under the Chu State’s jurisdiction. The Three Kingdoms period (220-280 AD) was a significant era in Chinese history, marked by the tripartite division of China among the states of Wei, Shu Han, and Wu. This period started when the Kingdom of Wei took power from the Han Dynasty and ended in 280 AD when the Kingdom of Wu was defeated by the rulers of the Jin, a new dynasty. So, the region was incorporated into central dynasty rules during the Three Kingdoms Era. Furthermore, it’s worth noting that this region is one(part) of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization.

[@zackk7175]

Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president!

[@jacintochua6885]

Many western food brands are welcome to operate inside China .Not banned for "security risk".

[@Carrera6rennsport]

Thats becuse Chinese food imports are contaminated if not fake.

[@stuartchong8807]

Hilarious 😂

[@zackk7175]

But Chiina has baanned Youutube, and Tiktok

[@guanzehuang9609]

@@zackk7175 if they store the data and server in China and the manager team are Chinese, and the data are monitored by a Chinese local company as Tiktok just did, of course they can operate in China.

[@jackdean8019]

​@@zackk7175so many fake news out-of-the-box from Taiwan frogs

[@jogana6909]

I don't think the railway station in any other country can compare with China. China's government has built the best infrastructure for its people (instead of investing in war), and everyone can enjoy it.

[@user-vp1vl6yp9t]

for its people with its people's money, at least, better spend than war

[@leeta2762]

Thank you, Alina!

[@GeraldBeagan-ee6se]

So they aren’t pounding out aircraft carriers at a fast rate? Ok if you say so….

[@MSZsama]

​@@GeraldBeagan-ee6seYep, let's not build any of those so the US rednecks can bully them anytime they want.

[@lieutsatan4257]

Not enough aircraft carriers for China to protect its people.

[@user-oj4iu8jc1l]

I like your honest opinion about China. I m from USA. Currently watching your video on train from Xian to Beijing on 4/1. Spent 1 week in Guizhou province for cherry blossom ( Pingba farm), rapeseed flowers blossom, Baili Azalea flowers blossoms and Mount Fanjing hiking. Absolutely stunning. Must consider during next spring season

[@fs5775]

let me guess, you think it is "honest" because it supports the CCP narrative LOL

[@lrbnew]

Guangdong provience, the capital city is Guangzhou

[@TheGriffithHuyan]

Guizhou is fantastic and very different comparing other Chinese provinces! Lots of mountains and non-Han Chinese people with rich culture! Anyway, everywhere in China is recommended

[@chelseaz3550]

welcome

[@cutestpandaa2796]

welcome China

[@koksiongseo6114]

Seeing is believing. China is a beautiful country and welcome all visitors especially visitors from Western nations that had negatives comments on China.

[@MrBdoleagle]

LOL

[@davidcar4632]

I love my motherland, China! I am in Toronto Canada.

[@jeanleveille5319]

Well.. I do love your motherland, China! (Montréal) Been there 2 times.

[@FTH_SUAK]

Even native canadian share chinese DNA

[@jimmyliu1321]

@@FTH_SUAK

[@hwhoovy8458]

metoo

[@bulldogfightingforfreedom]

Of course…. Motherland China for life

[@Lsy-j7m]

never in humans history a country that can transform in such a short time,a totally make over in infras , human behavior,habits and mentality. Amazing China.

[@user-vs8te8yx9o]

China has did it at Tang Dynasty(year 618~ year 907). So we Chinese always call this "revival".

[@celinajiang9272]

You are a super well organized foreigner knew zero Mandarin but can handle your journey so smoothly. Impressive🎉

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thanks! I'm trying lol

[@zackk7175]

Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president1

[@user-bw8sp8cd9s]

@@zackk7175mate, Taiwanese passports can travel freely in mainland China. Dead end for posting false information, got it?

[@hengongchua6250]

​@@zackk7175, in China I can shout Taiwan President is no. 1 and yet no one bother me. And I am not a Chinese.

[@zackk4969]

@@hengongchua6250 Then Do It

[@yow7857]

You are doing amazingly well. A foreigner who has never been to China and who doesn’t know the language gets around freely, eats well and uses Alipay like a local. I admire your enthusiasm, curiosity, fearlessness and determination. 张家界 is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Enjoy

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you so much! I'm trying my best :)

[@learn2slow]

@@AlinaMcleod Now, you can add credit card into your Wechat and use it to pay everything in CN

[@AhmetTekin101]

Is that why China 🇨🇳 is the dirtiest and most polluted place on earth?

[@AhmetTekin101]

Is that why you don't want to live in China 🇨🇳?

[@fs5775]

well she's getting paid for it by your government. if being sucked up to by a shill like you does it for her, she must have a really sad life.

[@user-vh2ug4up1k]

You may place orders of foods on the train, they will be delivered to your carriage at comming stations, and the conductor will bring them to your seat.

[@bobdeng1886]

I tried, no enough choice

[@ohmyivan]

@@bobdeng1886 expensive and not tasty

[@user-vn3jb2tw9p]

最好不要，火车上的食物又贵又难吃，分量也少

[@user-vn3jb2tw9p]

最好不要，火车上的食物又贵又难吃，分量也少

[@yesun6702]

@@user-vn3jb2tw9p 可以扫描二维码，点下一站车站里有的餐饮品牌，到了下一站乘务员会给你送到车上。看来你是没用过这个服务。

[@chiefchief545]

If you have free time during your trip to Chengdu, you can go to Jiuzhaigou, which is absolutely world-class scenery.

[@taxol2]

As a nature lover, Juizhaigou to me is the best one in China and the second’s Shangrila in Yunnan province!

[@henrygrant7900]

It's too early in the year for Jiuzhaigou I believe. Best time in May/June.

[@YouSmile-ox8vg]

Isn't fall the best season for Jiuzaigou?

[@zackk7175]

Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president!

[@yakhuantan8642]

​@@zackk7175 obviously a Hill-Billy fool like you has never been anywhere

[@mrslcom]

China has such amazing natural beauty.

[@fs5775]

it's great if you are not interested in clean air

[@user-vs8te8yx9o]

With a lot of effect of building roads ... traffic and changing the environment. A big part of beauties may not be so comfortable if you can not trval there, if you can not feed yourself there.

[@theredbar-cross8515]

The Chinese word for spicy is "Laah" with the 4th tone (which is like if you've just tripped over a rock and yell Shoot!). Just point to something on the menu and ask "Laah? Yes, no? (in English)" and most people should be able to understand you. They may not know the word for spicy in English, but they will know "yes" or "no". A lot of Chinese also don't eat spicy food, so this is a common question.

[@elimlinrr6898]

If you love spicy food, everytime you order something spicy and delicious, you will be in Laa Laa Land 😊 !

[@user-yw1he9ho2z]

你这个比喻非常形象，辣！就是卧倒，射击。😂😂哈哈哈

[@user-yr5rv5gb4m]

@@elimlinrr6898哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈

[@user-qq8rh1sl1x]

⁠​⁠@@elimlinrr6898omg I love lalaland😂

[@mikexi378]

Very good explanation.

[@user-lf1cv1wd5w]

祝願祖國，繁榮昌盛。

[@wanluofan]

不富强，就挨揍！都是被逼的！

[@lalalalalalala127]

@@wanluofan你评论一条多少钱？

[@qingzich1489]

​@@lalalalalalala127， 你的呢？

[@mhf1979]

我的天呀 這裡也有1450？ 😂😂😂

[@sijiwenming]

​@@lalalalalalala127在哪里领钱？我也想一边说心里话一边领钱。

[@paulneufarn]

Alle Achtung für die chinesische Leistungsfähigkeit und den Fleiß der chinesischen Bürger.❤👍👍🍀🍀🍀

[@kayflip2233]

This is the type of content that I love - places where no other youtubers go.

[@feding3328]

No, Avata Mountain is popular among youtubers. Already a lot of vlogs on YT.

[@yonight6871]

The world's most famous scenic spot, Guilin, is a must-see. The mountains and rivers are beautiful, and the peaks look like paintings.

[@GodsDad98]

哪里都有你的影子，你这账号真神奇😂😂

[@AhmetTekin101]

Is that why China 🇨🇳 is the dirtiest and most polluted place on earth?

[@yonight6871]

I see you often too@@GodsDad98

[@douginorlando6260]

Yangshuo (next to Guilin) and Beijing were my two favorite places in China

[@sola4393]

Guilin is beautiful, there aren't places like it and the same to the place where she is going to visit. China has so many wonderful magical natural landscapes.

[@jamesreese4170]

So thoughtful that they wrote your note on your iced coffee drink in English! The Chinese people are often so thoughtful in their actions.

[@zchnyg6363]

haha, in fact we usually print English in something like coffee drink. I guess that make us feel cool feel international, like some westen guys print Chinese on their body (even they dont know the meaning exectly).

[@Frank_Techguy]

Amazing High Speed Railway system. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@AhmetTekin101]

Is that why you don't want to live in China 🇨🇳?

[@smetchaupeter516]

​@@AhmetTekin101wtf?

[@dannyw985]

You are giving me an idea how I should travel to 'Avatar' on my next trip. Thank you. Enjoy what China has to offer with a big 😄.

[@AlinaMcleod]

You totally should!

[@user-zp6dz9jw3g]

@@AlinaMcleod我和你同一天在广州南站，我在候车大厅看到你了……😂😂😂😂不确定你男朋友在没在你身边，要不然我会找你拍照😅😅😅

[@zackk7175]

Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president1

[@user-hd3or6cm4f]

Ridiculous smearing robot​@@zackk7175

[@Hunt-Alot]

You wanna say 'Pandora' instead of 'Avatar'. though ppl understand you anyway.😄

[@victorpan6126]

I have just returned from a trip to China. I took the high speed rail from Zhangjiajie to Guangzhou. The first class has 4 passengers in a row vs. 5 in the 2nd class. The train ride was very smooth and It was on time for both departure and arrival.

[@housezhiqiangqi840]

头等舱是2人一排。商务舱才是4人一排

[@davidz7858]

@@housezhiqiangqi840你正好搞错名字了，商务舱是两个，一等舱是四个

[@dszygfzh]

I am a Chinese. I live in Guangzhou. And the Guangzhounan Railway Station is the biggest railway station in Asia before Guangzhoubaiyun Railway station.

[@davidellis5141]

It's fascinating to see China unvarnished ! Thanks Alina & Happy Easter 🐣

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you and Happy Easter!

[@zackk7175]

Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president1

[@wcsun5050]

@@zackk7175 funny

[@wcsun5050]

@@zackk4969 . . . . Don't you realize that I am Chinese?what are you? Anti-China robots?

[@sliangchina]

@@zackk7175How many times you want to copy and paste. A lie is a lie, no matter how many times you try. Go to China and see if they bother to put you into jail.

[@jogana6909]

China trains are clean, hygienic, punctual and cheap.

[@robopalo8041]

did not look like to me... and 5 seats in a row...

[@tkh2944]

Show me the train that meets your standards ... Not expecting you to show your "high quality" booing planes or bridges.😅😊

[@SaretGnasoh]

@@robopalo8041 still far better than yours

[@paulonunes2002]

Sim, mas somente os trens usados por turistas pois tudo na China é baseado em propaganda. A verdade é bem diferente.

[@Zieft2011]

@@robopalo8041I dont know where you from, but show us maybe how the trains in your country look like :)

[@jizhongzhao4176]

I really dig how chill and steady you are. You know, compared to the other folks out there, your channel's legit the realest one I've stumbled upon, no over-the-top stuff. Keep rocking it your way. Just keep showing us China through your eyes, all genuine and down-to-earth.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you!

[@user-fs6zo3gm8c]

Wow china is so futuristic! and well developed 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@aaronhteikk4487]

Alina is soooooo impressive. It’s a great joy to watch her and hear her speak. More successes and happiness to her.

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

The Chinese know how to run a train system . When we were in a China we had a lovely experience. Unlike in the US, where we were originally from (Boston) . Constant breakdowns with shuttle buses. They run the system like children playing with Lionel Trains. Hope you're having fun in China. Looking forward to your next livestream. As always, you have set the standard for what travel videos should be. Sending you much love❤❤ from Harriet, Jim and Yuki Richmond, Va.

[@icevoss9917]

Yeah the nutty National Government here in New Zealand wants to put away with our train system now and build the roads out 😅....therefore no going green and it takes much time to get to Auckland or Wellington 😮

[@AhmetTekin101]

Is that why China 🇨🇳 still ranked 99th in the world on GDP per capita? And has the world highest debt at 300% of its GDP?

[@UnitedAfrica-uw9ct]

@@AhmetTekin101 every one is going to Beijing why do you think that is ? , Macron , Scholtz, Blinken, Raimondo ,Yellen , do you think they see the 300% debt to GDP ratio that you are talking about ?...

[@CoralineChina]

@@AhmetTekin101 你果然没人爱你。因为如果有人真的爱你，他们一定会告诉你事实的真相

[@hailin4059]

I am in France now, I love China ❤

[@robopalo8041]

time to go back, one way.

[@zackk7175]

Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president！

[@vickyhe147]

You are lying@@zackk7175

[@dimsumden5745]

@@zackk7175 no one will be put in jail except you

[@drefrie2815]

@@zackk7175no

[@wisabella1537]

I don't know if you noticed, In Guangzhou's metro, some of the train carriages are Bombardiers that came to Canada. I'm in your home country, Canada, greeting you, and you're in my home country, Guangzhou.🥰

[@Tian9165]

華人華僑同胞！我在中國祝福你。❤

[@jimmylam9846]

50-50 partnership ! Bombardier couldn't help TTC to improve the subway coaches which were outdated by 40 years.

[@user-rk3le5ie7g]

❤ Love your VLOG, you provide guide lines to other foreigners who will come to China.

[@claytonlee595]

Hi,Alina. Been following you for few years. Finally come to my hometown. This is the ethnic minority region. We are the Tujia and Miao(Hmong) people. Hope you have a great visit!

[@AlinaMcleod]

I had an AMAZING time!

[@zackk7175]

Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president2

[@Iamp-itt]

Don’t go to Taiwan, China, If a foreigner says something good about mainland China, he will be put in jail@@zackk7175

[@gaojun73]

@@zackk7175 There are millions taiwanese in China, you know that

[@zackk4969]

@@gaojun73 Taiiwanese in Chiiina has dropped 80%! In 2023 only 403,000 left, now is even less!

[@NN-zhou]

昨天刚刚从广州南回南宁，3个小时，以前去广州要一天时间，现在就是一天来回都没有问题，我爱我的国家，中国是未来世界最强大的国家！

[@huangalex5412]

可以这么说，了解历史的都知道，我们中国回归中心位置是必然的事情，只是时间问题@Killerin248

[@rafikingkong]

清澈的爱，只为中国

[@jeffreyyang651]

吃了煤油有的是能量

[@JiwanKwa]

爱归爱哈，但是别说什么未来会成为最强大的国家之类的，只会显得自大

[@yanozaki3121]

@@JiwanKwa这是信心！上帝赐福中国

[@dannylam1687]

Hey Alina, enjoy your travels in China, thanks for sharing your experience ❤ greetings from Switzerland ❤

[@user-kp5cf7kb1r]

Enjoy your journry in China , Zhang Jia Jie is really a good place to visit !

[@fs5775]

it's a ZOO of people

[@silveriver9]

China railway and road system are itself a wonder of the world. I was in Zhangjiajie 2 months ago when it snowed. It's incredible. Make sure you also see Tianmen mountain, it's surreal! Best to enter Tianmen Shan and Avatar mountains at door opening hours (7am or 8am) to avoid the big crowds. Even at 7-8am there were already many ppl queuing.

[@silveriver9]

When I said "many ppl," I mean a couple of hundred ppl. Even though it was low season 2 months ago. Now, expect the numbers to be higher.

[@silveriver9]

@@zackk4969 Copy n Paste bot detected.

[@zackk4969]

@@silveriver9 We don't like CHiina is that legal?! Copy n Paste are legal, too. However, gotoYouutube is illlegal in CHiiina!

[@zackk4969]

@@silveriver9 Is bot an AI technology that CHiina can never have?! Pooor country

[@zackk4969]

@@silveriver9 CHiiina has baanned Youutube for more than 15 years To go to Youutube is a crime in Chiiina! are you a criminal from Chiiina?!

[@peterwilliams7335]

The trains in China are so much better than the ones I ride in Canada.

[@Chinese-Canadian]

I came back to Canada from a fantastic trip to China. Zhangjiajie was the highlight of my trip. It was a magical place.

[@davidchen92127]

I was at the same Guangzhou South Station on 4/1/24 for a high speed train trip to Shenzhen. Now I am back home in San Diego, CA planning for my next trip to Zhangjiajie in the Fall! Thank you so much for the heads up!

[@sweetorange2455]

I traveled to zhangjiajie before COVID. The scenery is stunning.

[@axepro3053]

Same i love it so much , i prefer place like this over busy city

[@TAIWAN_PROVINCE_CHINA]

Yellow mountain and Yangshu is also very senic place.

[@CarlZha]

Glad to see you enjoying the high speed rail in China, Alina. I didn't even know there's a direct train from Guangzhou to Zhang Jia Jie. "ie" in Jie is pronounced like "Ye", so Jie is like J-Ye. Looking forward to your video from Zhang Jia Jie!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Is the first sound a J though? I was trying to listen closely to people and that’s what I got out of it lol

[@freefree1219]

Hi Alina, you've got the J sound in Jie correct (as in June), just that it is not Ji, but should rhyme with "yeah"

[@leonrich6110]

John Jar Je(t).

[@GiorniVenibato]

Wow Carl I have been listening to your broadcasts!❤

[@susan56566]

​@@AlinaMcleod ZH in Chinese pinyin makes a sound like J in English. So you were not wrong.

[@echocrep]

look forward your next video...Zhanggiajie is amazing

[@vukken99]

Great video alina....China has modern facilities and it looks safe....

[@md_sabuz_official]

Watching from Mirpur Dhaka Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@kimjongun2062]

hello indian friend

[@rocksiu]

@@kimjongun2062Bangladesh is a Country.

[@zackk7175]

Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president!

[@sliangchina]

@@zackk7175Although there is saying that “If a lie is repeated for 1000 times, it will become the truth.” Your lie won’t become true, though. And you won’t be put into jail for being from Taiwan. You are more than welcome to come to China and see it yourself.

[@kamt6510]

Enjoy your time in China. I recently visited Shanghai and it was great. (Took the high speed train from Hong Kong to Shanghai ). If you have time, visit Shanghai as well.

[@worldtravelsouthafrica6994]

I live in Hangzhou, so happy to see in china

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

That’s so amazing!❤

[@douginorlando6260]

By lucky chance I caught part of your live stream in Kunming. It was so exciting, like being there in person because it was live. Thanks so much. I hope you can get the word out whenever you are planning a live stream. You are a positive joy in sharing the travel experience. I’m glad you are strong and won’t be deterred by anyone daring to throw shade on any of your choices

[@foodparadise5792]

3:00 Most people in China agree now on the security screening that is necessary after the terrorist attack in Russia...

[@cheekongthien]

You will love Zhangjajie. You need to ask the waitor or shop keeper whether the food is spicy. In China, people are mostly friendly.

[@Sunnygc520]

Thank you for showing us the true of China, it is Safe , clean and modern

[@prabhumishra3323]

The roads are so wide and spacious

[@junguliu4358]

Btw just in case you don’t know, you can order food delivery directly to your seat while taking the high speed train. You can actually order Burger King McDonald bubble tea etc and they will deliver it to your seat. It’s quite convenient but few foreigners know it

[@kcwc08]

Thanks for the sharing, Alina 👍 Despite of the huge high speed rail system in the entire China with such big fleet, it is unbelievable that they are punctual all the time 💪 Zhang Jia Jie is an amazing nature reserve / famous scenic spot. If you have time, you may consider to also visit the Jiuzhai Valley National Park at Sichuan Province. The colourful ponds are very beautiful.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Yes, those looked incredible! Will definitely try and visit next time :)

[@zackk7175]

Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president3

[@user-bm2ce6mx4q]

​@@zackk7175Oh my god! give me a break. Please don't try to ruin or contaminate this beautiful channel.

[@feifei987]

Are you blind?​@@zackk7175

[@Iamp-itt]

Don’t go to Taiwan, China, If a foreigner says something good about mainland China, he will be put in jail@@zackk7175

[@gkm202]

Beautifully narrated vlog.missing your dad in the video.

[@wongleo8756]

在我的城市，目前有三座这样的火车站，还有一座火车站（机场、高铁地铁共建的火车站）在建

[@suthiraphanassarat8669]

Wow, you can handle everything independently as a solo foreigner in China navigating through everything mostly in Chinese language, Alina! I could never do that there without assistance!!

[@bani_niba]

There's plenty of signage in English for the essentials (like for travel).

[@lgjlgj126]

There are many translation apps now. In most big cities in China, you can get help. With the help of these apps, you can complete most trips without asking for help from others. Of course, you have to solve your problems first. Electronic payment, you can travel with your ID and mobile phone

[@zackk7175]

Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president2

[@Iamp-itt]

Don’t go to Taiwan, China, If a foreigner says something good about mainland China, he will be put in jail@@zackk7175

[@DavidL23.]

Hi Alina! 🙂🙏👋✨🌟 I hope your having a super beautiful day! This is a wonderful excellent video! 😁👍❤️👏📹🇨🇳🚄💺🛤🍲🥢🥇💯💫✨🌟 Wow! The Guangzhou South Railway Station looks so amazing! It truly does look like an airport! Also the interior of the train and the hotel suite at the Butterfly Flowers Inn is really nice! Even the food at the restaurant looks very delicious! Thank you very much Alina to share with us this fantastic video. You are the best and greatest world traveler adventurer! 😃👍👏✈️🚄🌏🥇💯🏆💫🌟 I wish you Alina a wonderful marvelous glorious blessed day. Enjoy your visit in China! 😊🙏❤️👋🇨🇳👍✨🌟

[@mrkit2u]

Really great tips throughout about how to avoid common mistakes! Love that.

[@internationaldaily9820]

Nice. Thanks, beautiful Alina, for sharing the very nice video. Your hotel or guest house in Zhangjiajie looks really comfy and cozy. Have a fun time in ZhangJiaJie. It's low season now so not too crowded, I believe. Enjoy! 😄😃😀

[@AlinaMcleod]

If it was low season when I visited, I don't wanna see it in high season! lol

[@user-mf5sk4sv7b]

Have a good time in China.

[@clubfasteddie77]

I always get a positive vibe from your optimism. Strong power woman. ❤

[@khalidbouchoual9785]

China is really safe! I've been to Shanghai and Yiwu a month ago and people are so helpful even though the language barrier, you just have to use Google translate and all will be good. Most Chinese people are going to help you!

[@leejack2478]

The name of that inn means 'butterfly fall in love with flowers'.😁 It's the name of a 'Chinese classic tune'. You can simply regard it as 'a name of Chinese classic poem'. Enjoy your journey !

[@lihuazhong3782]

LOL, my family lives 15 minutes away from this train station. This is the train station we went to when I took my American-born son back home traveling this summer. He enjoyed the trip a lot. We are going back next year and I have pursuaded my husband to take the train from Guangzhou to Beijing. The same journey was about 20 hours on the old green passenger train when he first visited China 20 years ago.

[@johnsimpson6670]

At least none of the bridges collapsed. Well done !

[@nayac7615]

Hi. Alina thanks good to see you. Scenics place and enjoyable trip. Happy to see your video. Take care . Watched here at montreal

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you so much 😊

[@alvinliao09]

China’s high speed rail has incorporated many advanced technologies from Bombardier of Quebec

[@worldhd1652]

Hair gel, sunscreen, and similar items are allowed, but they must not exceed 150ml each according to regulations. So if you need them, you'll have to transfer them into smaller bottles yourself.

[@AlinaMcleod]

It's not the liquids that is the issue, only aerosols.

[@malin7919]

You are making me go to China. :)

[@markchi5785]

Welcome

[@zackk7175]

Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president3

[@Chinese-Canadian]

@@zackk7175 That is the funniest thing I have ever heard. Try saying that you support Gaza or Ukraine in America and you would be attacked.

[@zackk4969]

@@Chinese-Canadian 李孟居 and 李明哲 2 Taiiwanese and 2 Australians and 2 Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig

[@zackk4969]

@@Chinese-Canadian SHame on you Chiiina! To support Russia invading Ukraine!

[@user-cd8ep4vz4x]

China has the most expansive rail systems in the world because its the only one country having a system in this scale. I am a Taiwanese living in Shanghai for 14 years and going. Your travel tips are so clear and useful.

[@peterchen952]

Thank you so much for your video. This is really helpful when I travel to China coming this Fall.

[@rayhowong4139]

You look amazing and the hotel is so lovely! cant wait for your next video about China🥰

[@ernestconnell8087]

Alipay- Simplify your life

[@shiningstar6659]

I am so happy that you get to experience China! It's on my bucket list of countries to see too. Continue to have an awesome time and thank you for sharing the journey. You look gorgeous as always. ❤❤❤💋

[@drefrie2815]

I’m really exited for the next video Zhangjiajie is definitely beautiful!

[@williamwlchow]

Alina, Your are incredibly organized and able to navigate your way through this large country without knowing much about its language. It's not a easy thing to do but you did it and with such grace. I hope people substitute their hostile attitude towards China with your embracing approach.👍

[@danielayto4120]

Your videos makes me want to go to mainland China Alina. Great video once again!

[@ALWH1314]

Wish you a happy visit. Watched many videos of this stunning mountain, the scenery is out of this world, it’s on my bucket list to go.

[@AdamMutter]

Here in the states I consider all fast food poisoning but in China it's probably all good anywhere you go

[@AlinaMcleod]

Probs

[@DK-ev9dg]

Food is considered medicine in China according to ancient beliefs and philosophy.

[@zackk4969]

@@DK-ev9dg OMG Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president2

[@AhmetTekin101]

Many smart, well-known people have fallen into this before. The 🇨🇳 CCP is very clever in promoting their regime. You can't see or hear most of the things in China.

[@zackk4969]

@@AhmetTekin101 So is NaaZZ

[@trestaabsol]

Consumption at train stations is usually much more expensive than outside. For general short-distance travel, locals will finish their meals before boarding. It's worth mentioning that, in addition to the fixed dining services, some trains offer delivery services. That is, you can place an order in advance on an app, schedule a delivery to a certain station, and receive your order directly on the train when it arrives at that station. However, this service is usually also quite expensive.

[@chjin1796]

It's better to eat outside the station than inside. The price of the same food inside the station is usually more than 1.5 times that outside the station.

[@Psalm118.26]

Better late than never. I tried convincing you on another account to visit and explore China back in 2020, the same time Alex from Reporterfy Media & Travel also tried to get you to visit China. Would love to see you and Alex do a collaboration in Chongqing someday, another must visit city. Hope you're having a great time in China and thanks for sharing your videos Alina.

[@CoralineChina]

感谢推荐我的家乡重庆

[@WetPokey]

I am glad you took the express train. My friends took the normal train (not the express) from Shanghai to Nanjing.. holy jeez.. it took 4 - 5 hours as the train went in circles - stopping at every major/small towns. We couldnt take the express train back then because the last express train left.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Yeah I would not want to take the slow train on that kind of journey. Tickets sell out super fast, was lucky to get mine as soon as they came out.

[@susan56566]

The Express trains are the normal trains now. The slower trains are for local areas, more like inter city buses, but more comfortable than buses.

[@rodgal87]

Here in Sydney Australia you would struggle to find a clean metal bench to sit on at our major train stations, let alone massage chairs.

[@ItzChickenYall]

Just returned from Shanghai from a 10 day trip along Quanzhou, WuyiShan, Hangzhou, and Shanghai. I love the railway system, extremely reliable and convenient!

[@afunguynamedkawhi7959]

Hi Alina, just realized you had a vlog about how expensive Toronto had become. 😂😂 What a small world, Hopefully China won't give you sticker shocks. ❤❤

[@mytube30005]

I was just there last year and also rode on that train from Guangzhou South Station. Hope you enjoy Zhangjiaje as much as I did.

[@koehl405]

HI from Florida. thanks

[@HewbhurtGabon]

Nice vlog! ❤ I stayed in Wulingyuan, "Jhang- jea-je" 😅 and it was all amazing!

[@andyqian1241]

zhang jia jie

[@HewbhurtGabon]

@@andyqian1241 I spelled it the way it's pronounce as non-chinese. I could hear Z in chinese as just J or G for us. 🙂

[@syncmaster915n]

A 1000km train journey is like for us Saskatchewians traveling from Regina to Saskatoon 4 times over. You were traveling from a sub-tropical region to a mid-latitude temperate zone. So the climate will be chillier. Dress warm going up the Avatar mountains.

[@Purpleeyesify]

I think that Chinese are living a happy life.

[@thevoiceoftaiwan]

Chinese people do live a happy life, but Western countries cannot stand that Chinese people live a good life

[@TAIWAN_PROVINCE_CHINA]

On the whole, yes.

[@robopalo8041]

ya, saying oitherwise is ilegal in china. that is why they all want to move to West.

[@Purpleeyesify]

@@robopalo8041 you are irritated. They are all willing to go to the west? Why is China empty? Why are there so many people on the streets?! Nobody stops them leaving!

[@tkh2944]

​​@@robopalo8041Chinese make up the bulk of tourists to many countries - yet they all go back to China at the end of their tour. Tell me, why would they go back if they desperately want to leave ?! Are you speaking through your butt ?😊

[@elie1sh537]

Beautiful country with beautiful culture

[@Johnny-Chan]

前两个月开通运营的广州白云火车站比广州南站还要大4倍。

[@zhouzhou5695]

白云站太土了，远没有南站好看

[@user-ic9ej2uh3e]

The inn you lived in is called butterfly in love with flower, a song dynasty poetic form.

[@philiptan2051]

Alina is not only pretty but also funny too. Great vacation in China and great video.

[@joewong438]

Yep the mountains. Actually Guilin has mountain scenery of different kind. Wish you a great trip. While you are travelling by train, if you have time go to Xinjiang . Fantastic trip.

[@amandagrant4331]

Very good train, very nice station.

[@ExpressAudioVideo]

I travelled extensively when I was working for an International company. Often my first food stop when I came to a strange city was McDonalds. At least you know what you are getting, and the food is consistent.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Fair!

[@davidgmaloof]

Agreed. I did that in Manila last year. My hotel had a very nice restaurant, but I walked across the street for a burger at McDonalds...and they served chicken as well, which is not common in the US.

[@yaohuiwang1600]

Spring (March to May) is the flower season in Zhangjiajie. At this time, the temperature in Zhangjiajie is suitable and the sky is blue. It is the most suitable time of the year for hiking and exploring.