Is The China High Speed Rail Good? (First Class Review - Guangzhou to Kunming)

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[@wheres.michael]

The trains in China are so convenient! 🚄 Book your train tickets in China here: www.trip.com/t/ILgCthUe5V1

[@ObservableUniverse888]

Should be an app for your link 😂

[@user-pd7rk8jz7f]

u can change d schedule if late

[@chiayaolam]

Michael is a shy bloke, but connecting with people is what travel's all about. Don't be bashful. When you need a hand, just ask boldly. Like when you encounter a menu in a language you can't understand... you'll get a whole different travel experience. Plus, chatting with folks might even spice up your videos. Good luck!

[@sainanisa]

Maybe not shy but having some presumption in his head actually lol.

[@user-pd7rk8jz7f]

Michael is so nice, but just need to talk more, love you guys.

[@monacolita9999]

It is common sense that all Chinese people know: food stores or snack shops in train stations are a little more expensive than those outside. If time permits and you want to save money, you can buy snacks at a supermarket outside and eat your meal outside before going to the train station.

[@rog4464]

I just took the train from Zhuhai to Guangzhou a month ago and it was super convenient. That route isn't even the highest speed and is only 250km/h Within the right distance, HSR is way better then airplane. More comfortable, more spacious, easier to stretch your body, better window view, feel less spatially enclosed, better sense of control (e.g. you can get off the train at any next stop if you really want to), less boarding time needed, etc.

[@zuriyel5368]

And from my understanding, you can also order food and have it delivered to you at an upcoming train stop.

[@roro4787]

And also good for the environment, so it's a win win.

[@laowantongchau]

Zhuhai to Guangzhou is only a half hour train trip.

[@gliu1431]

If your ticket starts with D then the maximum speed of the train is 250 km/h. If it is G the maximum speed is 350km/hr. The latest train model is FuXing 复兴, previous model is HeXie和谐。

[@tingqiao3589]

The things in the cylinder is dried citrus skin, or mandarin skin. It can be brewed with black tea to introduce some aroma.

[@kennyng2289]

Since you're in Kunming, you should go to Dali and Lijiang. One of the KZbinr who went to Dali intended to stay for 1 day, but end up staying for 9 days. They could be in Lijiang now. They're a Scottish couple.

[@user-pd7rk8jz7f]

Allan n Shannon?

[@OP-mz3hr]

Which KZbin channel? Thx

[@bsbnapday]

I am Chinese, and I would like to share my personal experience about queuing and politeness. About ten years ago, I took a bus in the countryside. There was no queuing at all, so everyone squeezed to one door at the same time. If you couldn't squeeze in, the rest of you had to wait for the next bus, which was an hour later. Everyone was like a beast, because resources were limited, so everyone could only take care of themselves. Although it is much better now, as long as everyone pays, they will be guaranteed a seat, but the fear of "limited resources" still leaves a mark in people's hearts. There are 1.4 billion people in China. When life is difficult, there is really no quality or politeness to speak of.

[@lis9462]

Still true nowadays,especially on public holidays

[@roro4787]

It's not a Chinese problem it's human Nature, when you are in desperation you are selfish. It's normal

[@banana_necessary]

China's countryside and towns seem to be a lot more varied, which makes it more interesting when looking out the window. Most countries even if they have a good rail network, it's cheaper and quicker to fly and you don't miss much.

[@user-cp4wx1fr7h]

在中国我们通常坐火车更便捷，因为我们只需要提前20分钟到车站就足够了，而乘坐飞机需要到更大的城市才有。需要提前更多时间到机场。特别是短途旅行，比如上海到杭州200多公里，做火车只需要几十分钟就到市中心了……

[@PopdjksFoijsk]

Haha, by the way, a little advice for tourists coming to China: before getting on the high-speed rail, it is best to buy some water and food at the convenience store outside the high-speed rail station. The food on the high-speed rail is usually much more expensive because the food in the high-speed rail station has additional store rental and transportation costs.

[@aww7056]

I believe you also can order from outside the train to delivered to your seat . Maybe not on all stations , not sure . That is really convenient...😊

[@xucg]

The water in the train is free. You must not buy the water in bottle on the train.

[@user-nv4fk7hk8m]

人家是真正的外国赚钱中国花，看着什么都便宜，需要你教怎么省钱？

[@PopdjksFoijsk]

@@user-nv4fk7hk8m 能省则省 喜欢高兴爱 管你什么事

[@Martin-UKR]

Usually Chinese bullet train can reach speed 350km/h. But CR450 can reach 450km/h( The world record). And high-speed rail mileage reaches 45,000 km in this country, which specially designed for magnet bullet train.....

[@wheres.michael]

Nice

[@kakaxifx4913]

@@wheres.michael❤600km/h train is on the way，mayby 5 to 8 years later you can experience it in China

[@AlsoSpears]

霓虹的新干线已经有500km了

[@leonlili5312]

@@AlsoSpears有证据吗？发来看看

[@ObservableUniverse888]

​@@AlsoSpears鸡毛小国需要吗？😂

[@yesun6702]

less developed areas tend to be more hussel and bussel but it’s usually pretty safe in China.

[@edg003]

Hello from Sydney, 😊.. good to know, it’s 18c.. heard it’s a hot summer.. unfortunately some people over there does jump in the line, they are my people, so apologies. But most are nice and willing to help if you ask. Btw,I’ve subscribed all channels from you and Josie. Really enjoy watching it, keep it up, guys wish you all the best over there and enjoy your trips in China

[@georwoogle]

It's now switching between him, Michael, and her, Josie, and I like both. Thank you for sharing.

[@terrence_yiwa]

Sorry about that. If you showed a 'gap' in the line, i mean maybe you just dont want to stay too close to the person in front of you, people in China will think that you were not lining up so they might cut your line without asking. I know its bad, hope we can get improved in the future.

[@wheres.michael]

Hey, it was more in relation to the young sick girl in the wheelchair, for me she should go first every time, she looked very ill, like a long term sickness, but the man on my right just pushed in front of her 😔 But I know all cultures are different, if it didn’t upset the girl and her father pushing her wheelchair, then that’s how it works

[@DefaultUser3301]

I think what Michael said is pretty spot on, China is not a place that is perfect in every way but I think it’s definitely getting better and better, China welcomes everyone coming to China and just show the world what China really looks like.

[@terrence_yiwa]

​@@wheres.michaeloh, that would be another story.

[@jonathancui1658]

@@wheres.michaelas a Chinese person I’d agree too. Contrary to many opinions where if you criticize a country in your travel vlogs then you are not welcomed, in China if you are offering constructive ideas that ultimately lead to finding better solutions we won’t take that as simply offensive. Especially how you just framed it, not with arrogance but with respect to things (cultures) you probably don’t fully understand, I believe most Chinese people would also agree with you. Taking care of those in help in the society is definitely what Chinese society takes much effort to raise awareness of. Like said 40 years ago we were one of the poorest countries worse than North Korea pre capita. So there’s still a long way to go. I just wanna express my appreciation to you that you mentioned this situation with respect. Hopefully China as a society moves toward a much better caring one soon. And I’ll be really glad if you could witness that happen in the future❤

[@kelanzhi7269]

国人就是喜欢插队，没什么好解释！5000年垃圾！！

[@焦梦瑶]

Love your video❤ and it’s sooo sweet when you talk about Josie

[@Jessicaaaaaaaa]

It’s nice to see your perspective too 😊

[@wheres.michael]

❤️❤️

[@josievlogsthings]

Wow amazing! It's almost like I'm right there with you!!

[@THB1945]

you are literally right there ! ! !🤣🤣🤣

[@user-vh2ug4up1k]

Happy to see you together 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jonec8437]

looking forward to seeing more videos

[@christinalaw7006]

Thanks Michael, a very informative video. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

[@PopdjksFoijsk]

here is another suggestion: If you want to experience the latest Chinese high-speed train speed, remember to buy a high-speed train starting with G when buying tickets. The high-speed train starting with G has a speed of 350km/h. Your high-speed train is an ordinary CRH EMU, and the speed is generally 310km/h ish

[@user-vl5lw2go9d]

广州到珠海只有城际铁路的动车组，一般都是C、D开头的车，这些车只能开250以下

[@AA-nz7yb]

welcome to Guangzhou bro!😃

[@weavebrain]

Dude now compare Australia’s Rail 😂 - I just took a train from Perth to Toodjay. It was a ridiculously low grade experience. Multiple security cameras above recording me plus a bulky guard.

[@terizhou455]

Wish to watch the vlog of Australia Rail VS China Rail...

[@icebaby6714]

It is 2024 now, there’s still so hard to travel from Perth to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane by train, even the railway track widths are different between different states and passengers have to get off and change another train at border, unbelievable!😢😂

[@hendetta]

Thx for sharing 👍

[@ianchen8582]

I always use the ride-hailing apps instead of taxi nowadays too lol, at least you'll have an idea of how much the ride is going to cost you beforehand.

[@lesily100]

Gogogo Michael and Josie, show the real China to your friends Welcome my friends!

[@ivyshy98]

lower tier cities will usually have drivers trying to get your business. if you know roughly the price(ie checking with didi first), it's fine just to use one of the locals. once you agree on a price you are fine, you won't get scammed. if it's a taxi just make sure the meter is on if you haven't agreed on a price. with didi, all of this really isn't necessary but there are still local chinese who use these services. also it's likely you did not get scammed in shanghai. first it's more expensive in general and if you got a lift during the night when normal public transport options are closed, it will be more. I don't remember how much you paid but say $40-50 in the middle of the night is not uncommon. didi prices also adjust depending on hour due to availability. if you feel like you are getting scammed and 'forced' to pay, take out your camera and start recording. find a local police which shouldn't be too hard. when xi took office a decade ago, one of his primary missions was to clean up corruption at all levels so a lot of things that might have occurred 20 years ago just doesn't happen now like scams, petty thief, to government level 'bureaucracy' that required cash under the table to get anything done fast.

[@PeterPan-xf4bv]

thanks for sharing

[@fattydoraemon852]

5:12 those are dried orange / tangerine skin, good for sore throat...

[@jinyang830]

Try to order food as soon as you board, especially Macca. The train is so fast and it may take some delivery time from store to train platform when train arrives, the time window is only a couple of minutes. I leanrt this lesson after a few times missing Macca on these high speed trains.

[@JusticeListLL]

Hi Michael, chat with Josie last time, I'm a shanghainesse currently living in Au, but will go back to Shanghai next month, please let me know if you need any help while you're still in China.

[@moyoyo7575]

Welcome to my city!❤

[@user-qf2kx3zu8r]

桂林风景很美，如果可以的话坐船可以游览桂林山水❤❤❤

[@heisenbergc4500]

Welcome to china。Enjoy your travel。

[@longyou8254]

Traveling by train seems like so comfortable

[@chow729]

Families with children, senior citizens and people with handicap or disability get first boarding to trains, ahead of everyone ahead of the queue in China. They make announcements but that's how it's done.

[@wheres.michael]

There are lots of announcements and signs saying to line up, to not spit, to not push, to not talk on phones, to not shout etc but all those things happen. This was another instance of the rules being ignored I guess.

[@user-bm2zs9fy8o]

@@wheres.michaelSorry for that and I think that’s why there are always announcements reminding ppl to behave well. There is still gap between the rapid development in infrastructure and the social etiquette of ppl, but I hope you still find the majority are kindhearted and friendly

[@wheres.michael]

Absolutely do!

[@lixiaolong1186]

欢迎来中国，我看了你们的拍摄设备，感觉很重，有考虑过 dji pocket3吗？小巧轻便适合拍摄vlog

[@yilunbai]

他用的就是pocket3 你可以在视频里他在火车上厕所镜子里看到 他们两个有不止一个相机用于不同的目的 对于全职播主来说这很正常

[@jenchen6185]

I grew up in China in the 70s, 80s, as I remember back then, it was common that there was only one bus for every 100 people that were waiting, I had to fight like a warrior just to get on a bus. In Western countries, people are much better at queuing except on highways when the lane merges, people also like to cut the line and back up the traffic.

[@wheres.michael]

Yeah, we can be pretty demanding in traffic. That was 40-50 years ago, so hopefully China can get its act together on behaviour in lines soon 👍

[@gunsroses1293]

You are not riding a high-speed train, but a Harmony train, which is relatively old and has a speed limit of 250-300km/h. You should buy a Fuxing train ticket , which is a real normally high-speed train.

[@Tewbum]

Jumping the queue is common and it pisses me off big time, but you as a foreigner should walk up in front of them all so they can scan your passport, I do it all the time, I'm a Kiwi living in China and have been here for a decade, bullet trains are amazing

[@andyluo104]

Guys, the seat class of the Chinese high speed train is different from the airplane, the ‘first class’ seat on the train is not the most luxurious, in fact it’s the ‘business class’ where you will have the controllable lay down chair, however on an airplane, the first class is the best, then comes the business, so there’s the difference and easy to make mistakes

[@tingqiao3589]

Yea man, food on a train is never good and much expensive. Always bring your own food.

[@user-ez9rw5lm5w]

For any tourists who are going to China for the first time, try not to pay attention to those black car drivers who pick up passengers to avoid being ripped off. If you don’t understand Chinese, just raise your hand to refuse. Try to choose Didi Chuxing, the price is relatively transparent.

[@lesily100]

你们是很有礼貌的外国人，非常好～

[@sakanademon777]

The security check is good aswell

[@rickso8384]

Starbucks is the only place that doesn’t up charge you in any train station. 8:12

[@edwardhochwand9063]

I was wondering who the hell is this Michael. Then I realized Michael lifts things too.

[@helentang6471]

Fly domestically across China is cheaper and nicer than doing this by train in my opinion. People taking planes are generally more respectful to queue etiquette 😂

[@stevenchu1216]

Are you guys considering to buy a handheld filming device such as DJI pocket 3? Holding a large camera is weird 😂

[@wheres.michael]

This video is filmed on a dji pocket 3. The big camera is for Josie’s 1m subscriber channel.

[@henrykum]

The world record for commercial use is the 450km/h maglev train in China ,and other countries such as Japan, France and Germany. Just an experimental test in nature. There are still many problems that cannot be solved and Not for commercial use.

[@user-kd4np2lf3p]

Those limestone mountains you saw are a major tourist attraction. It's "Gui Lin" Ｏ(≧▽≦)Ｏ

[@htc189]

If you miss a high-speed train in China, you can transfer to the next high-speed train that day for free

[@SM-be3mz]

Friendly advice, since you guys have arrived in Kunming(the plateau)， I'll advise you not to do strenuous exercise. The oxygen level there is significantly lower than in Guangzhou. Walk slowly.

[@kungyin]

昆明海拔二千多米，高度每上升100米，溫度下降0.6°C。高海拔紫外線強烈，而且雲南到處都有更高的地方，注意防曬和小心高反。

[@lalalalalalala127]

是0.4度吧

[@meiliansnake8126]

在中国买阿司匹林，你只会得到阿司匹林，它主要的作用是治疗冠心病，在中国买止痛药应该直接告诉店员你要买布洛芬，布洛芬才是广泛用于退热，止痛的药

[@rucxixixi9128]

well, even business class for the same distance trip is cheaper than Japanese shinkansen regular seat and faster, i dont understand why people complaint about premium class being expensive, like hello, they are suppose to be premium....

[@wheres.michael]

Expensive is relative. If you can’t understand that then I can’t help you. I wasn’t comparing it to the Shinkansen.

[@user-lt4bh6lf8q]

昆明温差大，白天可到26度，早上夜晚18度，四季盖被子睡覺，宵夜美食烧烤出名。

[@jaylee1363]

Of course, how can the Japanese JR compare? Unless people like to argue.

[@pokerface005]

兄弟，希望你能品尝当地的美食

[@richardsimpson7776]

Did you see any other non Chinese on the train? Did you get the feeling foreigners were designated to those closed rooms? Are you going to take the train to Laos?

[@pavedmaloney1157]

wait till you order food delivery onboard the train - and to be served right after your next stop !!!

[@jiasongwu6059]

To wait in line in city (large population) is really hard for some ppl. They just won’t stop cut in. But not all ppl are like this. Gen z are better🤣

[@shty77]

兄弟，感觉你的视频比你老婆拍的好，非常喜欢你的画面感

[@kofeesala23]

It was raining outside.

[@annycui5480]

Welcome to my hometown Kunming Spring City, enjoying the wonderful weather. 👍👍👍

[@chanchan-bv6so]

Sorry about that. As regards lining-up culture in China, it's generally much better in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan than in the Mainland of China. Yet the Mainland has improved quite a bit and I 'm confident it'll improve further over time.

[@productguru8323]

I haven't seen such enclosed "premium" seating wth 3 in a row, which look a bit odd. I'd prefer the normal 2 in a row.

[@wheres.michael]

Me too!

[@dreamdream773]

Welcome to Kunming.

[@JJ-yg1sf]

Those people in the train station say: do you want taxi? Normally it is cheaper, like uber or private driver. The price can be negotiable. Nothing to worry about.

[@wheres.michael]

I don’t want a private taxi - the issue isn’t about how much or if it’s safe, it’s that we’re not respected when we say “no”

[@jonathancui1658]

@@wheres.michaelthe unfortunate thing being that once you make an interaction by responding in any form any way, those “illegal” (yup technically they are not allowed to do that but hard to regulate 24/7) drivers would take it as a sign that may open up a chance for deal. My way is to do a poker face and simply ignore their saying by all means. Sometimes I might pretend Im using my Didi app searching for my didi car. Once they realize you are already in the process of waiting for you didi then they just lose hope. It’s really disrespectful for sure. But they do it to make a living. It’s just different stances and they are willing to put making money above dignity and politeness I guess.

[@JC-kl1sw]

​@@wheres.michael You are correct. Don't take the private taxi. Probability is high you get ripped off. Always use the app.

[@gunsroses1293]

Don't take a private taxi. Just use Didi, or take the subway, or queue up at the station to get a taxi. There is no need to interact with these private taxis.

[@leecalder]

4:23 Airport

[@EnglishShanghai]

太棒了。

[@Strangelove101]

I took HSR from Hong Kong to Beijing (8 hrs), then from Beijing to Hohhot (Inner Mongolia) 2 hrs... very scenic routes, cost as much as flying. Interestingly during the Beijing to Hohhot route the train (the latest Fuxing) didn't travel up to the full (safe) speed of 340 km/hr, which happened quite frequently from HK to BJ. Looking out the window heading to Hohhot you can sort of guess why...we passed by several nuclear power plants.

[@LivinginHongkong1]

Pushing is rife in china , i am in hong kong and when the lift comes even with pushchair i will get ppl mosrly older generation push to get in first

[@MrSuperunix]

广州到昆明大概七个多小时😂最好还是飞机旅行

[@waw7777]

You are so courageous. You come to the most dangerous place in the world alone. Your courage is commendable

[@leewong8628]

❤❤❤

[@abitamez3582]

if only the US had trains :(

[@MiMi-mb3kc]

👍👍👍💝💓🎊🇨🇳💪

[@rangeryeh6054]

The coldness in temperature may due to the altitude rise geologically from Guangzhou (the delta area) to Kunming (the plateau).

[@reodineyzhang]

welcome to chengdu ur very Handsome 4there

[@shensam678]

Michael能不能加配上中文字幕，方便我们一起看@_@

[@wheres.michael]

They’re literally there, you have to do a teeny bit of work and select them ☺️

[@user-ix9fo6tz4c]

看着有啊

[@what-ws6tw]

点齿轮图标，选择字幕

[@vhonor6604]

👍👍👍

[@user-wf3wb5rq9e]

昨天你老婆坐火车 今天你发 2次火车体验下来 有什么感觉

[@wheres.michael]

It was the same journey, we just both filmed it ☺️

[@pochunyuen443]

🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@huankwong1020]

👍👍👍💪💪💪😘

[@GreyArea2020]

Hi Michael, I heard from a friend that we can use Australian mobile and data in China, so we can access gmail or youtube, is it true?

[@user-ix9fo6tz4c]

Vpn

[@jiekexunmaike2509]

Welcome to china

[@user-zd9kk5rb2o]

No caption 😢

[@wheres.michael]

Turn them on

[@user-zd9kk5rb2o]

@@wheres.michael oh, after few minutes,it had

[@ChingwuiHo]

❤👍👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@david__026]

Bro needs to put some lip balm on. It’s kinda annoying to see dry cracked lips 😬

[@wheres.michael]

It’s actually a recovering split lip. Sucks to be you though, it’s going to get much worse in the next few videos as I end up at like 4000m altitude which dries you out even more

[@shuangleng5479]

娘娘的广告

[@520victor]

The Chinese government is friendly to foreigners, just high-handed to Chinese. So it's normal for you guys to see the good side.The recent increase in the price of high-speed rail tickets has caused many people with poor incomes to give up traveling by high-speed rail mode. There is a big gap between the rich and the poor in China

[@sayaandyangsaya2756]

Nice

[@pahvikhamsang5322]

美国人

[@beenfan3070]

这个婆娘来中国很久了

[@user-fw6hp6ot4t]

❤❤❤

[@azq9766]

❤❤❤