Luxury Business Class on the Chinese High Speed Rail 🇨🇳

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[@josieliftsthings]

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[@baiyun7810]

最好吃的面条在西安，西安是中国碳水之都😂

[@Jason20155]

You haven’t tried China’s online shopping yet.

[@nicolesung9382]

@@baiyun7810同意确实 面条很筋道……

[@lawyermahaprasad]

Lets do a podcast in riverside ?

[@user-mj8zr7zx8b]

@@baiyun7810 我觉得西安最容易让大家接受的美食应该是羊肉串

[@sweetburger8039]

I went to China last year, everything was so shocking to me. I can confidently say that China is more advanced than European and American countries, especially in terms of public security and the cleanliness of cities.

[@wang-ev7cb]

welcome friend

[@axe3425]

As a Chinese, I don't agree with you because China is really too big and we still have a lot of room for improvement

[@mkpoon5373]

Can't agree more !😅

[@kakaxifx4913]

@@axe3425 中国人太谦虚了。。。以目前的各个博主的评价看，确实很多地方超过欧美了，我们后面只是在跟自己比了。

[@davidz7858]

Over 600 cities and 105 of them have more than million population

[@69h80]

Madam, you can tell the crew to adjust the air-conditioning temperature on China's high-speed trains, and the same is true on ordinary trains!

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you! ☺️☺️

[@andyho9670]

@@josieliftsthings and you need to put the shade down.

[@kiwicai9101]

@@josieliftsthingsIn China, a lot of elderly people complain about the AC being too cold. Also there is a saying that staying in a space with AC on full blast is bad for your health in general and would cause Arthritis (I am not medical professional so I don’t know if it’s true) That is the reason these trains have the temperature set around 27 C/ 80 F by default. Just ask the attendant if you are too hot, they would gladly adjust it for you if no other passengers complain about it.

[@josieliftsthings]

23c is the scientifically proven temperature that most human bodies are comfortable at. It’s a fun fact I learned recently. 27 is crazy hot haha, wow.

[@scandalvivid4846]

@@josieliftsthings It depends,after losing 20 pounds,I feel 27 is very comfortable now😂

[@zolo5425]

The temperature in the carriage can be adjusted by the staff, but considering the elderly and children, the temperature will not be very low by default.

[@khederahmadi6830]

For me, I think the servers that you had pretty good because over here in the UK from Bristol to London cost you £85 and most of the time you don’t have a seat to sit down

[@CheeseOolong]

which is more crazy is that the distance between guangzhou and kunming is more than 1300 kilometers in the 7 hours trip, whereas the distance between bristol and london is only 180 kilometers taking even 2 hours

[@user-qd2ce3hn3o]

I completely agree. They often cancel trains for various reasons, making you wait for the next one without an apology.

[@gvhuang]

China high speed train seating primer: A/F are always window seats, C/D are aisle seats. In 2nd class, seats are 3+2 with ABC on one side of the aisle and DF on the other. In 1st class it's AC + DF. In business class, it's A + F, or AC + F, or A + DF.

[@user-iq6dh7kd1e]

It's interesting for me, as a Chinese person who has always lived in this country, to hear about different experiences. Because of my business trips, I regularly take high-speed trains. I heard that you complained about the air conditioning in VIP class because it was too hot. However, I always need to wear more layers in second class. I think the key reason is that we have different temperature requirements. Maybe you can ask the attendant to adjust the temperature. I believe they will be glad to help you because it's their responsibility. Additionally, to avoid crime and other unnecessary trouble, I advise you to order a taxi using a mobile app (like Didi, similar to Uber in the USA) in advance or wait in line outside the station.

[@thisiskevin1000]

Didi has long bought Uber’s mainland China business as part of the US ride-hailing app’s cost cutting measures and reshuffling of its overseas operations. Outside of mainland China, Didi has presence in Japan (minus the ride hailing feature) and a number of Latin American countries under Didi 99 brand

[@jerryfish09]

You can lower the windows curtain next to you 😂 if you feel hot. It changes very much the temperature.

[@Qiushishuo]

Josie, there is window curtain you can put it down as in airplane.

[@YongLi-np3wg]

6:49 Usually trains are over cooled. I had to bring long sleeves each time take a HSR. I don't know what happened to you on that business class cabine. It's very likely someone in that cabine made a complain about the low temperature. You could always ask the attendent to adjust the temperature.

[@sweetburger8039]

The air conditioning in China's high-speed trains is very strong. Many elderly people in China, such as my parents, do not like air conditioning. They often complain that the air conditioning is too cold and ask the attendants to raise the temperature.

[@leol2479]

@@sweetburger8039 u get the point bro

[@GoPro9999]

just close window，you can feel cold

[@style4807]

中国一般比较有钱的人，都不喜欢空调过低，他们更信奉自然的就是最好的，如果不得不开，那也是26度。我们领导办公室从来都是这个温度，办公大厅里反而都是23度。

[@UniverseResearch-hr3xk]

Exactly. This is the first time I hear someone complaining it feels too hot on the high speed train.

[@user-vh2ug4up1k]

Thank you for being so truthful to us and China! No matter it's good or bad experience such as the first time you use the toilet onboard the train. China always appreciates truthful comments and suggestions, and they do make us grow and improve. Thank you!

[@tackle9ax327]

你不跪能憋死啊？😂😂

[@VerkaterterStiefel]

Ok, one suggestion: China should join the NATO and the EU. Thanks for reading.

[@JoanneWu-ye4kp]

​@@VerkaterterStiefelUS wants everyone to isolate China, so I do not think US will allow China to join NATO. EU is a geographical based organisation, I don't think China is qualified. I know Australia wanted to join EU but been rejected

[@VerkaterterStiefel]

@@JoanneWu-ye4kp I see. Maybe China could unite with the US. China would become the 51st state of America. That sounds like a great idea.

[@DimiKgianni19..]

EU??? You are joking right??? EU is sinking, wait and see. I'm a European, member of EU. EU destroyed economically the most countries. No China, you are good even without us.

[@yuqin405]

so much detail and a well-narrated vlog. thanks

[@josieliftsthings]

Glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching ☺️☺️

[@Alfredhyman19]

Hong Kong 🇭🇰

[@Alfredhyman19]

Shanghai China 🇨🇳

[@gunsroses1293]

For those who are afraid of flying, China is a great place to travel because it is so huge and densely packed with high-speed rail, from the northernmost frigid zone to the southernmost tropical islands, from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in the west to the mysterious Taoist mountains in the east.

[@stevenchu1216]

Regarding the temperature, actually you can have requested the crew to adjust 😅

[@davidk6269]

I strongly suspect that we in the US will sadly never have high speed train in our own country for many, many, MANY years to come.

[@ChasseurTueur]

isnt TGV already building in USA?

[@ericzhang6243]

If the Communist Party could lead the US people, many large projects would be implemented.

[@shunchi691]

US has the largest air travel network, does't really need high speed train considering the population density.

[@andiy2521]

​@@shunchi691Considering Boeing's huge profits, they will lobby Congress to prevent the construction of high-speed rail

[@davidk6269]

@@shunchi691 I respectfully disagree. For one, the increasingly unpredictable weather patterns is causing significant flight delays/cancelations which would not occur as often with rail. Having a high speed rail alternative might also introduce more price competition with the air alternative that might bring down air travel prices. Ultimately, it would be preferable for Americans to have the choice of rail vs. air.

[@Dr.LamCF.]

13:20 The pink thing could possibly be called a ‘toilet seat opener’ in English, which can be used to open the toilet lid more conveniently and hygienically.😁

[@josieliftsthings]

Oh I never thought of that!!! Thank you!!

[@Dr.LamCF.]

@@josieliftsthings You’re welcome. hope you have a great time in China!😄

[@user-sj9ed1uo5s]

@@josieliftsthings If you feel hot on the high iron, you can feedback to the staff. I feel cold every time I sit on a high iron. Have a nice trip!

[@josieliftsthings]

Thanks! I guess in Australia we don’t really do this so I don’t think about it. It just stays at 21-23c all the time and people adjust to that - asking to turn it up or down might make others uncomfortable and not inconveniencing others is a big thing where I’m from. Cultural differences I guess ☺️

[@joannezhou5354]

@@user-sj9ed1uo5s High iron = High-speed rail

[@tanhuangdulugen9231]

I can tell you that you can visit one city a month. There are 293 cities in China. So you can visit China in 293 months. That's why many Chinese don't go abroad.

[@Luming-di9rf]

As of January 2024, China has 707 cities, which are categorized into three levels: provincial-level, prefecture-level, and county-level. These cities also include municipalities and Special Administrative Regions (SARs)

[@lizhan-wk7tx]

great China

[@user-jr2dw7ul4u]

😂😂😂😂😂 good reason

[@Rav01508]

Mate get updated..there are 700+ cities with tiers 1-5. The world largest urban population and the world largest middle class group. Thats why western companies flock to china.

[@ericzhang6243]

lol, some cities are not worth visiting because they have the same style, it's a funny explanation anyway.

[@MephistophelesZIOL]

You guys are so famous in Chinese internet now, let me know if I can help in case, I spent 13 years+ in the down under and I am now in Shanghai, speak both English and Chinese. Enjoy your trip (which I guess you have done already)

[@BinSun-wq8kv]

In Xian, you should try Han Costume of Tang Dynasty, one for lady and another for warrior.

[@lizac6705]

And one thing you forgot to do on the train - make a coin stand on the tray table. The train is designed to make it smooth and stable so that even a coin can stand properly when it runs.

[@wjy-sg1qg]

8:49 really stunning countryside scene， just like the Toussaint in Witcher 3 !!

[@josieliftsthings]

It honestly is beautiful, the countryside of China. Absolutely beautiful ☺️

[@user-zp6dz9jw3g]

@@josieliftsthings建议你可以去西藏，新疆，甘肃，陕西，四川，内蒙古。夏天都是非常好的地方，景色人文都非常好。沿海地区是经济工作区，中国人度假都去西部，你想去景区可以参考中国互联网热门点，尤其年轻人去玩的，比如甘肃敦煌，月牙泉，新疆大草原，内蒙古大草原，西藏。我看过你上次来中国旅游的视频，我还评论一些争议话题，但和你同伴的旅游方式找不到当地好的旅游点，只是根据网络介绍玩，其实你可以跳出这个圈子，问问中国人怎么去玩的可以另开一天玩的路线给粉丝带来惊喜。现在很多英语区博主旅游中国路线重复性很高，你可以找个中国朋友问问或者旅行社也可以。不要自己去盲目找地方玩，你们找不到好玩的地方。

[@rafaleyu]

The landscape is likely to be somewhere between Mianyang and Guangyuan, in Sichuan Province.

[@h6088642]

@@rafaleyu应该是汉中

[@Alfredhyman19]

Anne and alizee

[@wayneshen5201]

I'm glad you like China! Always welcome you ,guys !

[@TJCID22]

"Always welcome you ,guys" Meanwhile, CCP propaganda: Foreigners are to be blamed for all your problems and woes, and certainly not us and certainly don't go stabbing foreigners whom we are telling you 24/7 that are the literal devil.

[@JagoWu]

In China, there is a special software for buying tickets for high-speed trains, on which you can buy tickets online and choose your favorite seat. If the software doesn't support passport purchase (I haven't tried to use passport purchase), you can also explain to the conductor when you buy offline that you want and your favorite location, or if you have a companion, you can ask the conductor to arrange you together. Of course, because of the large number of travelers in China, it is recommended to arrange the trip one day in advance, so that the possibility of buying the desired seat is greater.

[@letsgobrandon4429]

Both of you are such gems and fun to watch.

[@christinalaw7006]

I'm eager to see where the next place is!

[@f1111v]

兵马俑 of course。。。

[@christinalaw7006]

@@f1111v Ok - let's see.

[@Alfredhyman19]

Fame in China 🇨🇳

[@austinli8891]

it's tibet, there's a video on her second channel where she spends the entire day buying altitude sickness medicine and thick clothing. The essential package is likely the travel permit to tibet.

[@user-iw2mn5li5r]

Welcome to Kunming, hope you guys enjoy your journey and have a joyful experience in Yunnan.

[@jianlingli8084]

It was well prepared and organized train trip. Well done Josie. Looking forward to your next adventure. Greetings from Cairns,Australia.

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you! 😃

[@dodoboy66]

Thanks for the info!

[@justbeenpaidreviews1]

while in kunming visit stone forest and jiuxiang cave amazing nature beauty

[@helenapeace-T]

In Business cabin, you may request changing the temperature in the cabin if it is warm for you.

[@SAFESHIELDGLOBAL]

I am very impressed by the video of your first visit to China! I am very happy to see you still traveling in China. I hope you can gradually experience Chinese culture and scenery. Enjoy every moment in China!

[@terencetong4896]

This is an epic journey. Cannot wait for next episode

[@nelsonchiu2496]

U can choose the seat in advance (window seat or aisle seat) when you buy the ticket from the app before you confirm the payment. I suggest u to ask the hotel front desk to teach u next time. It's very easy.

[@josieliftsthings]

Hi! I’ve already explained this multiple times to other people like yourself who are incorrect in this instance ☺️ You can read those replies!

[@user-wf3wb5rq9e]

@@josieliftsthings 你用那个买票软件上面有显示 你注意 一下 很容易发现

[@josieliftsthings]

Not the case with VIP, the configuration changes a lot

[@pearlrivers207]

It is kinda unpredictable when you are purchasing multiple tickets hoping to sit together because the seats setup is different on every train. In some cases, 3A and 4A are in different cabins, even though there is only one row difference. In some cases, you cannot walk from cabin 7 to 8 because they happen to be the bullets' head connecting each either.

[@jinyeliu-jc1sv]

have a good day

[@jazyng6139]

enjoy your trip in China 🌻喜歡你們💕

[@dixonjiedan2175]

If you feel hot in the train compartment, you can tell the train attendant and they will help you adjust the compartment temperature. Generally speaking, the temperature of the train compartment will be adjusted to a temperature that most people feel comfortable. If there is a special request, such as someone feels too cold or too hot, and no one else objects, the attendant will agree to your request.

[@wanlixiao1714]

Just tell what you experienced in China. No matter good or bad. Please keep complain bad things so that they can get noticed and improved. Welcome to China! I am in Adelaide for 14 years and I miss my hometown China.

[@charleneji6759]

Very well said.

[@user-eo3pt7uh2m]

笑死什么玩意

[@yanseve5149]

@@user-eo3pt7uh2m 好的夸，坏的说，有则改之无则加勉，没啥不妥

[@Alfredhyman19]

🇨🇳 🇲🇴 🇭🇰

[@yunshisun672]

Completely agreee.

[@user-we8nb2vh1q]

火车站的人确实不知道每个车厢是怎样的。他们往往只是途径站点，并不全是他们公司运营的火车。 比如，你在郑州搭上了北京到广州的车，那么这辆车一般是由北京，或者广州在管理。郑州不知道车辆具体的情况。😂

[@Walts-Travel]

Boom! Sunday Funday! 🎉

[@Lenore-S]

Another great video. Watching this brings back so many fond memories of my husband and I traveling all around China by high speed trains (and planes). I hope to return one day…

[@yzhang9265]

Thank for sharing what's really like there in China : )

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you for watching! ☺️☺️

[@Alfredhyman19]

Dorothee vacances Japan ❤

[@Alfredhyman19]

Alizee in Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@OBAMAHABIBI]

Josie carry a little portable fan with you might helps 😊

[@josieliftsthings]

Good idea!!

[@Alfredhyman19]

Punky Brewster in China 🇨🇳

[@arthurcohle9015]

I like your honest perspective, whether it's good or bad, you're just showing your true situation🥳

[@josieliftsthings]

I appreciate that ❤️

[@kikikikikiki7859]

Amazing!

[@user-zs9ys9iq5r]

In some small cities in China, there are always illegal taxi（we call them black taxis） drivers who come to chat you up at the station. We locals hate them too. The next time you see them, you can reply "no" seriously and they will go away. Remember to choose a formal way to leave the station. Using the Didi app to call a taxi anywhere is the right choice. Every station will have a pick-up area for Didi platform drivers, and the platform will pay attention to your safety throughout the journey.

[@yongzhu8454]

都是为了生活，又不是诈骗，干嘛这个态度

[@lilong717]

@@yongzhu8454 黑出租不是很安全

[@zwei3961]

@@yongzhu8454他们会乱收费，绕路，非常影响市容市貌

[@yanbolyb]

@@yongzhu8454 有的黑出租有讲价绕路加钱的风险，这就接近诈骗了。关键是没有后台公司或平台背书，举止也不好，很破坏旅途心情。这是普遍现象，不是针对哪里，几个月前去台湾花莲也这样。09年去澳洲也遇到过出租车司机抢活儿吵架。

[@Fuji-po3zz]

@@yongzhu8454 典中典，都是为了生活...为了生活就去开黑车乱要价？😅

[@iamintibet5761]

welcome to Tibet,i am your big fan, i am working in Tibet, as travel agency,Tibet is really beautiful,i will help you create your vlogs ❤❤❤

[@user-de7lf6dd2o]

我觉得使用xizang比较好

[@maxyang7919]

@@user-de7lf6dd2o 观众群体只知道Tibet

[@iamintibet5761]

@@user-de7lf6dd2o that is your opinion

[@hmeiko5051]

新疆西藏他们想去有点困难

[@Alfredhyman19]

Anne and alizee ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-wm1pm9js5d]

Have a nice trip！

[@zacchk]

This is real travel, there’s good and bad experiences. Thank you for showing that to us.

[@pokehunter7078]

Luckin Coffee is everywhere across China, Josie

[@josieliftsthings]

The one time I went there I had to order online with everything in Chinese and no way to order. The lady bought the coffee for me and then I couldn’t transfer the money because my WeChat wouldn’t let me pay an individual in China, only a business. It was annoying 😂😂😂

[@pokehunter7078]

@@josieliftsthings Sorry to hear that. But China has a population of 1.43 billion, and primary language is Chinese. Despite growing in Australia, I had to learn Chinese to get around in China and order things around. Since you have WeChat now, there is translation function built-in. That may help you on your journey.

[@pearlrivers207]

@@josieliftsthings I agree. This is actually a bit annoying even when I have no language barrier. There was a Luckin coffee in my hotel lobby and I just could not order it from the staff directly. But to be fare, the streamlined process is essential to cost reduction, giving them a competitive edge.

[@wanlixiao1714]

Thanks

[@wanlixiao1714]

Just tell what you experienced in China. No matter good or bad. Please keep complain bad things so that they can get noticed and improved. Welcome to China! I am in Adelaide for 14 years and I miss my hometown China.

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much for this!! So kind. Thanks for watching from my home in Australia. Your generosity is so appreciated!! Hope you can get back home soon 🇨🇳🇦🇺🤍😊

[@impressionfirst8577]

We do not have this kind of fast train. Thank you for showing us. ❤

[@Jessicaaaaaaaa]

❤❤❤ wow the trains are amazing in China!

[@lilong717]

welcome to China，my friend

[@TJCID22]

LOL, the bots are responding to each other 🤣

[@Jessicaaaaaaaa]

@@TJCID22 I’m from Australia, I’ve been commenting on Josie’s videos for 3 years. Weird little guy.

[@TJCID22]

@@Jessicaaaaaaaa Fair enough, China does own Australia after all.

[@mu-decade]

You should visit Grand Tang Mall in the evening，its amazing place.😂

[@AndyloveShangHai]

Good video❤❤

[@mauroamoroso852]

omg I don't understand the 24 hours time format either ahahaha. That made me laugh because I have to constantly ask my wife what time is it whenever I see a 24 hours format time. I understand the struggle 🤣🤣🤣

[@josieliftsthings]

I can NEVER get it right, EVER!! hahahahaha

[@saion5553]

Just deduct 12 hours from it

[@josieliftsthings]

@@saion5553 can’t do it I can’t do Maths 😂😂

[@kongkong1364]

chinese use the 24hr format just to show off their maths

[@mmmmia934]

@@kongkong1364 yeah showing off the calculation ability studied in the kindergarten 😮

[@peterwilliams7335]

You look so comfortable and relaxed.

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you!! 😁😁

[@Alfredhyman19]

France 🇫🇷

[@elie1sh537]

Awesome vlog

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you 😊

[@kirbyhuang5609]

加油💪

[@ZoneShawn]

Perhaps you could offer a comprehensive comparison between the trains in China and those in Australia.

[@josieliftsthings]

The countries are too different, there’s no need for a HSR in Oz right now, so nothing to compare really.

[@doramiss5740]

@@josieliftsthings Oh why Australia doesn't need high-speed rail just curious

[@josieliftsthings]

We have less than 30 million people and it’s so far between our major cities. It couldn’t run frequently enough to be worth it I don’t think. Maybe between Newcastle and Sydney only. Australians enjoy driving and it’s normal for us to drive 2-3 hours without thinking it’s too far. Maybe if our population grows.

[@doramiss5740]

@@josieliftsthings Thank you for such a detailed explanation～

[@kenyup7936]

Thanks!

[@josieliftsthings]

Hey there!!! Wow thank you so much!! So kind of you!!! 😁😁😊

[@jinbohe4255]

Your video is wonderful, please update it as soon as possible

[@waichungsham1578]

see what standard and distance gets you for 200 dollars in the uk

[@fleetingmoment]

I wonder if Josie understands the alternative meaning of 'lying flat' as it relates to China.

[@TJCID22]

😂😂😂😂

[@yingxu7908]

What a happy couple have fun times in China

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you! 😊

[@Alfredhyman19]

Dorothee vacances in Russia 🇷🇺

[@avery5291]

You are very polite and friendly. Welcome and have fun!👍👍👍

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you! 😃

[@Alfredhyman19]

Punky Brewster in Russia 🇷🇺

[@Qiushishuo]

When you book the ticket online, you have option to choose the seat you prefer. If someone wants to exchange, it is up to your decision. That is it.

[@GeorgeForman-i9t]

Yes and no, normally in groups it's assigned by automatically, probably in the order in which the booking was received. To get seats next to each other just head to any HSR station in advance and have them get the seats you want. I think some booking platforms can actually do this for you by request for a charge.

[@Justspinwin]

@@GeorgeForman-i9t “normally in groups it's assigned by automatically” Not really. They only do that if there is no seat that meets your requirement. U can choose whatever seat u want booking online if there's enough seat. Such as , if u have 2people u can choose to seat side by side or one in the front and one in the back so u can both sit next to the window. Same logic for more.

[@Alfredhyman19]

France 🇫🇷

[@christinalaw7006]

Seems like the business class seat was worth it. Looks very comfortable! But wow regardless of what seat, the train is so fast! I found the example of Riverside train background noise reduction very useful too. Thanks for sharing.

[@theincredibleh5061]

200 bucks is two person's price, means 100 bucks for business seat, I bet you can't find this deal anywhere in other countries.

[@Alfredhyman19]

China 🇨🇳

[@Alfredhyman19]

Dorothee vacances in Vietnam 🇻🇳

[@tinadu8472]

About 10 years ago, when I was still in uni, I took the old version green train with sleeping cars from chengdu to xi’an, it was very slow but a totally different experience and quite interesting. I think you can try this kind of trains if they are still available now

[@qyc-r9t]

All I wanna say is enjoy yourself! Have a nice journey! Love from China 😊

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you! I always do in China ❤️

[@jimkuan8493]

I am not sure why it is confusing. You book the seats available. It is printed on the ticket. They are not double-booked seats. So why is it confusing? If some other passengers want to swap seats with you, that is between you and the passengers. Why has it anything to do with the booking system? Please be clear and precise in your narrative as this kind of "misinformation" will spread.

[@josieliftsthings]

What possible misinformation? You can select seats but you’re not guaranteed to get them when choosing VIP, because the configuration of the train is not known at the time of booking. I think you need to settle down a bit and not be so sensitive to such a small thing. It’s a bit of an overreaction.

[@jimkuan8493]

@@josieliftsthings it makes zero sense. your seat is printed on the ticket. There is no such a thing as unknown configuration. You are not the first person filming the business class seats. No one shows confusion on which seat to take. There is no unknown. Whether you like it or not and want to swap with others is totally up to you and others.

[@jimkuan8493]

@@josieliftsthings The reason I said you are spreading "misinformation" is because you give people watching the impression that business class seating is confusing and up for negotiation with other passengers. That is NOT the case. Your seat is well determined.

[@josieliftsthings]

I literally said VIP above, which is a different class to business. I caught both I this video. When I reference that I’m talking about “VIP class”. This is the information I was told by 12306 customer support chat. For the record, the configuration DOES change. When we booked business online it was a 1-2 configuration. When we turned up it was a 2-1 configuration. Meaning B and C were not seated together. They were when we purchased the tickets online. We literally didn’t even complain about it. Just shared my experience and you’re flipping out over it lmao. Calm down. Your lack of control of your emotions is embarrassing. Yes, I’m aware other KZbinrs pander to the Chinese audience for views. I tell the truth. If you don’t like that, go watch those who want to make you feel good in return for money - there’s a lot of them.

[@jimkuan8493]

@@josieliftsthings What you can say is that "hey, I hope they could have a seating map like in the movie ticket website so I could pick and choose a seating I like during my travel." That is improvement. That is not confusion.

[@HashimPareed]

China is so advanced ... Love from INDIA ♥♥♥

[@Charles_Sun]

India is more advanced. India has Bharat Express trains

[@sudesoftware]

​@@Charles_SunAgree with your point of view。India is more advanced，Love from China。

[@user-ob5jm7bb2v]

@@sudesoftware哈哈哈😂

[@avery5291]

@@sudesoftware That's what people call high emotional intelligence.

[@sudesoftware]

@@avery5291 You too:)

[@loganchane4429]

OMG，you came to China again???Welcome~~~I remember your vlog about China in 1 years ago.

[@lulululu1u]

good luck on your journey

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you!!

[@garylee9668]

I like your real experience and guess language is a big barrier for better experience

[@josieliftsthings]

I’d love to speak better Chinese - honestly think my humour and Chinese humour matches. But I need to learn more

[@garylee9668]

@@josieliftsthings you can get a translation app , although not perfect, but work most of time. for example, when you feel hot in the high speed train, don't be shy to talk to a crew member through the translation app. the crew member will help you resolve it easily. same thing for some other issues you ran into. Have a happy trip in China😀

[@Alfredhyman19]

China 🇨🇳

[@Alfredhyman19]

Russia 🇷🇺

[@xiaohupan2936]

Right now it is too hot in China, maybe xinjiang is cooler, best time is march to June, September to November

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you for the tips 🥰🥰

[@GeorgeForman-i9t]

Yunnan is the summer vacation spot in china. Land of the eternal spring. It's where people go to get away from the heat.

[@ChanChan-v5k]

Thank you for sharing the real side of China. I would like to visit China as well. ;-)

[@user-fn7zl4wu4bb]

Spring city Kunming it's a great place.

[@osuan9]

nice..

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@user-zy4uo4rv5v]

Dollar in China is yuan, no one in China will say dollar is us$

[@tomtom918]

Very funny fake news🤭you can't represent me

[@teatree6228]

There has to be a overhead air con to adjust the flow

[@shanay3727]

I have been to China and everything is so convenient 😅

[@CHINAxiaobei]

You can order on the train, McDonald's or KFC

[@josieliftsthings]

We mentioned it wasn’t serving food when we tried to do it ☺️☺️

[@GeorgeForman-i9t]

​@@josieliftsthingswas it the hours or you're too close to the next station? The food you're ordering from should be just for the restaurants at the stations so it's within those working hours. You might need to order a few station ahead. If timing doesn't permit then it would be blanked out like in the app.

[@yumo7803]

Do you know you can order takeout food in train? For example, Macdonald

[@josieliftsthings]

Yeah we said in the video it wasn’t serving food anymore so we couldn’t get it ☹️☹️

[@yumo7803]

@@josieliftsthingsReally? it's unlucky. But why? I used this service almost every time, because I really can not bear the food cooked in train. I see. Did you pass the ordering time? There are only few stations where the takeout food can be delivered to the train. If you didn't order food in time and passed those stations, you will lose the chance.

[@josieliftsthings]

What should the ordering time be? We thought we were fine on the long train to Kunming but even 2.5 hours before it was all closed for us 🙃

[@ttwang6295]

@@josieliftsthings You can only order from your upcoming major cities/stations en route. It is usually recommended that you check the menu and order as soon as you board. What happened to you was mostly likely, there were no major cities ahead, or there was no time left for them to prepare the food to deliver to the platform before your train arrives.

[@SunnySzetoSz2000]

@@josieliftsthings better to order before you board. If you got 12306 app, you can do it

[@justinwong5871]

Love your videos, come to Wuhan next trip?

[@alee9071]

wow, the biz class cabin looks super comfortable, so clean and fast!

[@josieliftsthings]

It is! So good. Price is based on distance so give it a go some time!

[@Alfredhyman19]

Alizee in China 🇨🇳

[@LaowaiDaveJCP]

Kunming despite being the capital of the "poorest" or the second most poorest province of China still is a very very wonderful livable and gorgeous city.The Kunming metro is nothing like Shanghai metro so Cab drivers would come up to you which many Chinese literally prefer that. as guessing you went to Kunming South station which is at the very outscart of the city so pretty understandable. In the age of DiDi, you don't need that tho but still many people over there are pretty tradition. I love Kunming weather more than anywhere else in China.

[@josieliftsthings]

Oh the weather there was SO good. We didn’t expect the cool weather on arrival, but the next day exploring the city was just perfect weather.

[@Charles_Sun]

很多二、三线小城市的站内拉客现象真的很让人厌恶，这也是地方政府不作为的一种表现

[@style4807]

@@Charles_Sun 3线城市基本就是个人情社会，天天混在客运站的司机们和站内管理人员根本就是熟人，可能都认识10年了，就很难赶人。

[@maxyang7919]

@@josieliftsthings It is known as the city of eternal spring.

[@user-eo3pt7uh2m]

@@Charles_Sun人家只是问一下又没有强迫你😅

[@LaowaiDaveJCP]

there's a limit to the luxury to the "luxury 1st class" in China as there are just too many people and so is the demand for that so they need to pack as many people as possible to meet the demand.if you think European luxury is there(where population density aint that much) that will disappoint you. Afterall these are actually basic need nothing fancy phoney about it.

[@amjedali5164]

$190 AUD is a bargain, I live 14km from the Sydney CBD a UBER each way is $70-$90 and the car I get is pure luck. Would you recommend riverside over capcut for advertising videos? Mass western travel is just ramping up now with the ease in visas and visa free for many countries including Australia. so, as time goes by travel services on other languages will get better it's a trial-and-error type of system.

[@user-fd5gz7xz1k]

Welcome to China 🎉🎉🎉

[@klaushe1639]

Nice ending .. intrigued

[@josieliftsthings]

😉

[@somecolin]

The pink ribbon on the toilet seat has two functions. The first function is to make it convenient for people to lift the toilet seat without touching it directly, as many men prefer to lift the seat and urinate while standing rather than sitting down when using this type of toilet. So they need to extend and lift the toilet seat. The second reason is that when the seat is put down, it sometimes makes a loud noise when it hits the toilet. This rubber handle can also absorb some of this noise.

[@zl6800]

You looked like a queen in the picture lol

[@MiMi-mb3kc]

👍👍👍💝💃🕺🎊🇨🇳💪

[@zolo5425]

Using Didi is the right choice and don't take the car of a black car driver outside the door, as the prices they offer are often unfair.

[@josieliftsthings]

Exactly right! That’s what we did, always better ☺️😁😁

[@s.venkateswarpatnaik2484]

Hi Josie and Michael 🎎🇦🇺 Excellent Enjoyment filled 🚂 Train journey video you have made and I have enjoyed a lot 😊

[@josieliftsthings]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@user-fx4ue5hz2t]

Travel by HSR is a lot more punctual than by air. Flights are often delayed or cancelled without compensation. I think your Tibet permits are in that courier satchel?

[@mingyanglei1517]

Are you interested in cars? You can take a test drive and experience Chinese cars, such as, Aito M9 ，Xiaomi Su7 ，Li 9,NIO and BYD😏

[@josieliftsthings]

I don’t really like cars, no! 😂😂😭

[@mingyanglei1517]

Okay, I wish you a pleasant trip to China😜

[@DaleZhang-u4u]

Yeah. The food on the high-speed rail is not good and expensive. I prefer to bring bread or snacks to get energy if traveling a long-distance. Pull down the curtains when the sun shine fiercely.

[@user-zh6zv2kk5s]

Regarding the allocation of seats on the HSR, the situation is as follows: in case there are spare seats, if two tickets are booked at the same time, these two seats will usually be arranged together. However, if the seats are tight or if someone refunds the ticket, it is possible that the two seats are not next to each other. You can look at the seat numbers before you pay, and if you think there's a problem, you can cancel the payment and repurchase. This method also applies if you need a window seat.

[@debbyfarrell2402]

Hi Josie, thank you for always giving your honest opinion. It’s so interesting how people can get upset when you either say anything positive or negative about a country, especially China.

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you for this level headed comment - I’m glad you can see that I just am truthful either way, I think that’s the best way to go about anything in life ❤️