The UK could NEVER compete with China's Luxury Trains (Business Class to Chengdu)

China’s high-speed rail network is light-years ahead, and today, we're experiencing it in ultimate style! Join me as we travel business class on the high-speed train from Chongqing to Chengdu, enjoying the exclusive business class lounge, reclining lie-flat seats, and VIP treatment onboard.
From the moment I step into the luxury lounge to sipping tea while cruising at 350 km/h, this journey is pure comfort-something the UK’s outdated rail system could only dream of. Watch until the end to see if this is the best train experience in the world!
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[@luckychoy9799]

Guys let push couples to 100k pls this guys have brought us lots of content 🎉 from China there videos are amazing can't wait for the next videos,want this guys to be in china,let support them guys Cheer lovely people

[@lawks797]

@luckychoy9799 @OTWD_yt I started to count down for them since they reached 78.3K subscribers. Looking forward to seeing them win the silver plaque🤭

[@OTWD_yt]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@vegamoonlight]

I want to say this. Your auras have changed, like very positively since I first saw your first video in China. You look better after staying months of traveling in China. You even look younger. Hmmm... I have also observed this on Taz and Libby.

[@josephsiew8494]

Agreed.

[@lawks797]

​@@josephsiew8494 @OTWD_yt To be fair, not only the Brits, the Canadians, the Americans, the Europeans and the Asians all suffer from burdens of high rents and taxes, eventually, the cost of living has reduced the vibes they should deserve of. Hoping the treats they have enjoyed in China could relieve and give every one visiting China a pleasant experience.

[@shortfilmproject2425]

@@vegamoonlight Exactly!

[@OTWD_yt]

@@vegamoonlight yes we are just becoming so comfortable the more we fall in love with China. We definitely need to see taz and Libby soon they were the people we spoke to before we came to china

[@vegamoonlight]

​@@OTWD_ytLooking forward to a collab between you and them. That would be awesome!

[@林北就是唱秋]

VIP lounge is included in your business class ticket, they offer soup noodles, snacks such as dim sum and cakes, soft drinks, ice cream...

[@OTWD_yt]

@@林北就是唱秋 it’s great 👍

[@xMI55IONx]

Such a lovely couple. Living the life. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Makes me want to visit China 🇨🇳 ❤

[@OTWD_yt]

You should! Thank you so much 😊❤️

[@MDD0402]

What another beautiful city! It is the most affordable place to live and relax in China. I heard the motto about the city is "you never want to leave when you come to visit". Enjoy and have a good time.

[@OTWD_yt]

@@MDD0402 💯💯 ❤️

[@ybeuhie]

My wife is like this too. Every time I ask her to try new food, she says she won't eat it, but she really thinks it is after she has eaten it. . She said it was delicious. . . This bothers me because some of the stuff is really delicious. . . I really want to share it with her.

[@antwango]

oh god ALL wimmin are like dis!!! i made sure to ask my GF of the time do you want to order an extra portion of something like fries.... she will say nope not hungry.... then when we are eating she wil eat all of my fries or something that she was adamant that she did not want!!!!! leaving me hungry and then wasting our time as we order more food at the end!! GRRRRRRRRRR Annoying!!!!

[@OTWD_yt]

@@ybeuhie it hurts my head 😂 😅

[@hermesliteratus882]

@@OTWD_yt Rule No. 1: When she says "no," she actually means "yes."

[@OTWD_yt]

@hermesliteratus882 or if she says it’s up to you she really means it’s up to me

[@hermesliteratus882]

@

[@ralphzoombeenie2330]

Just along from where you entered the station is the Business Class Lounge. The hostesses will scan your ticket/passport, take care of you like a VIP. No hassles no crowds, free snacks drinks before the hostess escorts you to the exact point on the platform where your carraige will stop. Done tha very same trip.

[@OTWD_yt]

@@ralphzoombeenie2330 amazing 🤩

[@yeungwilliams939]

Oh that’s sad u guys are leaving, really hope you guys can come back soon like the Sunkiss couple with your families, because there are more to explore in China. And I will keep following your videos when u get home Love u❤

[@OTWD_yt]

@@yeungwilliams939 we’re coming back really quickly just need to get our visa sorted and we will be back 👍❤️

[@leishuo]

There is a VIP lounge for business class with its own entrance and security checks. You can enter it from outside the train station.

[@OTWD_yt]

@@leishuo we will remember that for next time 👍

[@kzh5443]

Also that guy at the end was saying 慢慢吃，小心一点 which means eat slowly, be careful (hot)

[@OTWD_yt]

@@kzh5443 if only we knew 😂😅

[@重楼-l1z]

Welcome to Chengdu, a city where once you come, you don’t want to leave. Chengdu is famous for its pandas and delicious food. If I’m not mistaken, Chengdu was even recognized by the United Nations as a World Food City! Here, you can taste some of the best food in China. At the same time, this city is known as the happiest city in China, where people live at a slower pace. (In the video earlier, the person selling the pancakes told you to eat slowly because it’s hot. For freshly baked food like this, you need to be careful.) Compared to Chongqing, Chengdu’s food is not as spicy, with more of a numbing (麻) flavor. I hope you have a great time in Chengdu!❤

[@OTWD_yt]

Love it 😍 thank you 🙏

[@Jess-th9qe]

It is so cute that Ben always has the pink stuffed toy tied to his backpack 🎒 haha !

[@OTWD_yt]

He my travel companion 👍

[@Elaine.Elaine]

“First class always face forward!” That’s amazing❤!

[@OTWD_yt]

So amazing 🤩

[@loksterchu7398]

You do make me laugh Reanne. You're like a kid in sweet shop lol

[@OTWD_yt]

@@loksterchu7398 😂☺️😅

[@lawks797]

Thumbs up first.👍

[@OTWD_yt]

@@lawks797 👍👍❤️❤️

[@kzh5443]

Longmen grottos is a cool place I haven’t seen many vids on. It’s popular amongst Chinese domestic tourists but don’t see a lot of vids on it. It’s in Luoyang,henan Basically Buddha statues carved into mountain cliff face, there’s a river running through it too

[@OTWD_yt]

@@kzh5443 sounds amazing 🤩

[@王瀚宽]

那是四川的乐山大佛

[@kzh5443]

@@王瀚宽 我说的是龙门石窟

[@leiyu6840]

Very good video. Thank you so much.

[@OTWD_yt]

@@leiyu6840 you are welcome 🙏

[@dennyliu7494]

Only in China are you allowed to take video at security checkpoints. I can't imagine doing it if you go to North America or Europe.

[@OTWD_yt]

So much freedom in China 🇨🇳

[@ivyshy98]

guy at the end said eat slowly and be careful. they just came off the pan with molten sugar inside 🤣 business class is probably more economical for short 1hr trips which usually end up being $30-40 compared to around $10 for second class. since the scale in pricing is about 3-4x, you will be paying several hundred for a long trip via business class. at that point, might be better to just fly. in any case, it's always worth it to try once... gotta live it up once in a while 😂

[@OTWD_yt]

Yes it’s true that would probably be more reasonable but the train is a great experience

[@bbq222888]

Try the spa in Chengdu, which includes buffets and entertainment facilities, and is a great value for money

[@OTWD_yt]

@@bbq222888 we will try it 👍❤️

[@bbq222888]

@OTWD_yt Or you can add a massage in there ，as a complete experience before leaving China ！

[@治坎]

韩国人拍水疗的博主都很火

[@MrDavidc]

Another great video and looking forward to your next trip to China. My wife and I are going in March for maybe 6 months. I hope you can get a 2 year visa, which allows a 6 month stay for a single entry, so you should get loads more content. I suggest a trip to Red Flag Canal, Henan Province (see Wiki) and take the cable car up and walk down. We did it the hard way and were exhausted. Also Yellow Mountains, Anhui and stay at an hotel at the top. The guy serving the hot buns said 'Eat it carefully' and the lady in business class, asked Rheanne for her passport, but added 'it doesn't matter if you don't understand'. Another amazing place is Datong, Shanxi Province,where you can visit the amazing Yungang grottoes.

[@OTWD_yt]

Thank you 🙏 we got the 2 year visa 😊 and we will be back in March.

[@jasonyao1487]

看到你们越来越熟悉中国的一切，希望你们享受中国的一切。来自中国杭州的爱🥰🥰

[@OTWD_yt]

Thank you we are definitely becoming much more familiar with everything ❤️❤️🇨🇳🇨🇳

[@Mai381000]

Love watching you guys, you are both so genuine 💗 Just a little tip Ben..when you ordered those flatbreads, I heard you say Èr gè (2 items) its better to say Liǎng gè. They both mean the same but in Chinese the correct term to use is Liǎng gè. This applies when you are speaking about items or people or telling the time. The man still understood you because he knows you are a foreigner and prob didn't know. 😊

[@OTWD_yt]

Thank you I will remember 👍❤️

[@JuraCundiff]

It looks like you stayed at the same hotel as I did last time I went to Chengdu. The cost performance is very high, and the traffic also very convenient. You don't have to worry about getting sick, because there is a big hospital right across the street. Hahaha!

[@OTWD_yt]

It’s great value place good location too.

[@wokaka11]

If you go to Chengdu, don't miss Jiuzhaigou. I think it is the most worthwhile attraction in Sichuan.Chengdu is close to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Half of Sichuan is located on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Yading and Moxi Town磨西镇 are both worth visiting.It is a beautiful tourist destination surrounded by the peaks and glaciers of Mount Gongga. The local hot spring hotel is very good. A weekend resort for Chengdu people

[@OTWD_yt]

We won’t 👍❤️

[@randommandom604]

You guys are so cute to each other. Thumbsssss up Caramelized and Pedestrian.

[@OTWD_yt]

Aw thank you 😊

[@baiyun7810]

很喜欢你们两个，你带我看了很多中国的视频，我都没去过的地方😂

[@OTWD_yt]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@booseeyang]

Go to huangshan. The cable car from the back mountain takes u all the way to the top. Gorgeous views the moment u get out. Most amazing mountain ive ever been.

[@ernstkrudl4895]

they prepared English weather for you, how nice. ;-)

[@OTWD_yt]

@@ernstkrudl4895 😂😂

[@dwwd-i4r]

First class train is well worth it. I am happy for you guys.

[@OTWD_yt]

It really is! Thank you 🙏

[@overseaschinese2445]

Seriously, you've got to try Fu Fu Tang. Ben, you'll love it.

[@OTWD_yt]

Is it the spa?

[@GaminGiga]

UK can actually compete with China in terms of luxury trains, I mean the ticket price. XD

[@WillonFire87]

Hi my favorite China travel vlog youtube couple! Just wanted to let you guys know that when you wanna say 'Thank you' in Chinese, the pronounciation of 'Xie Xie' is more like an 'eh' sound. Like how you say 'yeah'. So it should sound like 'Shyeah Shyeah'. Not a 'yay' sound, so not 'Shyay Shyay' but 'Shyeah Shyeah'. They will, if they wanna be nice and polite, sometimes respond with 'Bu Yao Ke Chi' (sounds like 'Boo Jou Kuh Chee' which means something like 'you're welcome' it's like saying 'no worries, no need to thank me'. Thank you for making such good and honest content about life in China!

[@OTWD_yt]

I will Thank you ☺️ I promise I’m working on it 😊😅

[@earlking5578]

Very enjoyable. I loved the banter. Can I suggest you visit Macau. I've not seen many youtubers travel there.

[@OTWD_yt]

We definitely will 👍

[@xinfengma7290]

The green train @10:40 is not old train, it is still bullet train, High Speed.

[@OTWD_yt]

Oh is it really. What’s the difference between the trains

[@m.0829]

I'd watched someone else riding on the most extravagant train in China. This one you're on isn't it. This one may classified as higher upper. By the way, love the toy Ben has dangling on his rucksack.

[@OTWD_yt]

The pink bear 🐻 is the channels new mascot 😂

[@津金-x1b]

到成都旅游，最好沉淀一下，多住些日子，才能充分感受其文化魅力，如果匆匆而过，只能享受一些美食和景观。

[@OTWD_yt]

👍 thank you 🙏

[@gangcheng9222]

I am glad to see you enjoy the business class. I look forward to more videos of your trip to Chengdu.😀❤

[@OTWD_yt]

@@gangcheng9222 lots to come ❤️

[@movecheung8973]

8月中國天氣很熱、又是學生暑假期間、非常多人，老人家這麼熱會辛苦嗎？

[@OTWD_yt]

Ah ok 👍

[@vs123]

I like modern train

[@OTWD_yt]

Me too 👍

[@avil8686]

👍👍

[@OTWD_yt]

👍👍

[@miltonlai4850]

I have to say you are the most hard working couple 😂

[@OTWD_yt]

We don’t stop 😂

[@yss6576]

lol 在你的支付寶出行這個選項裡面，有乘坐地鐵的二維碼，掃碼二維碼就可以進出地鐵了，這樣更方便，不需要去買票進出地鐵🎉

[@OTWD_yt]

Easy ❤️👍

[@chloeliu7429]

Little comparison on ticket price You said chongqing to chengdu 200miles £50+pounds for business class ticket and takes about 1h32m, London to Manchester single first class virgin train covering 168 miles for £248 takes 2h11m and you cannot lay flat for the seat

[@OTWD_yt]

Incomparable isn’t it

[@kevken5213]

Thx for sharing

[@OTWD_yt]

You are welcome 🙏

[@chikan6617]

We took the first class from Zhangjiajie to Shenzhen cost $ 1060 . Next we will take the business class 😊 this is very nice.

[@OTWD_yt]

1060 USD?

[@chikan6617]

1060 Yeun Chinese,

[@OTWD_yt]

@ yes definitely try the Buisness class I think the longer distance will be even better

[@datang-nomad]

🥰🥰🥰

[@OTWD_yt]

❤️❤️❤️

[@way1313]

Thanks!

[@OTWD_yt]

Thank you 🙏

[@JoshuaZhou-z8v]

可能是因为短途的原因，长途商务座还要比这个豪华一些，并且有一些会有类似隔间一样的大背板。

[@OTWD_yt]

A long distance would be amazing I imagine the price is a lot higher

[@andrewdennis8404]

Back to uk on Monday should I stay in china

[@antwango]

RIP Condolences! just thinking about the prices and the disorganisation, inconvenience of everything, aggro, stress stuff being slow late delayed not getting paid enough versus back breaking work will take years off your life.... good luck im trying to find my way out of the UK

[@andrewdennis8404]

@antwango you cheered me up greatly. Waiting for my beef noodles to be delivered for lunch before getting on a high speed train to beijing for 7.5. How are you going to get out of the uk

[@OTWD_yt]

I’d definitely stay mate

[@Samuelkings]

You guys pretty much live in China at this point. Wish u could take me along :(

[@OTWD_yt]

We are well and truly falling in love 🥰

[@Tewbum]

My God, wonders will never cease, you are an hour early, don't tell me Ben shit the bed😂😂😂😂

[@OTWD_yt]

😂😂 crazy things are happening!

[@amandagrant4331]

Very good train

[@OTWD_yt]

It’s awesome 👏

[@GuenterCN]

I don't know if you will challenge Chengdu's "Spicy Rabbit Head", which is also a famous snack in Chengdu.

[@OTWD_yt]

Keep you eyes open for the next few videos come 😜

[@whatthehell4146]

So, finally, do you like the brown sugar bread?

[@OTWD_yt]

@@whatthehell4146 love it 😍

[@zhangjin7179]

is chengdu equal to dan dan noodle?

[@Gorchi826]

I like Chinese food ❤

[@OTWD_yt]

Me too 🙏

[@sunny_markus9812]

train number that starts with G is a faster train

[@OTWD_yt]

Got ya 👍👍❤️

[@wendychao1503]

it seems everyone is leaving uk, shocked to see Reanne's sister is doing so...

[@OTWD_yt]

It’s getting worse in the U.K. knife crime is out of control

[@tjajadijunawi5025]

WOOOW ❤😮

[@OTWD_yt]

😀

[@saikitli3954]

21:31 我必須告訴你們兩位這不是我國最好的商務車廂 因為你們搭乘的高鐵型號是第一代“和諧號” 希望下一次你們能遇上了第二代“復興號“❤

[@OTWD_yt]

Which route does it do?

[@hubin-q9n]

北京到上海

[@michaelgec3344]

Nice

[@OTWD_yt]

Cheers Michael 👍

[@azq9766]

😍😍😍

[@OTWD_yt]

❤️❤️❤️

[@hingfaichan291]

I wish to join your train trip😅😅😅

[@OTWD_yt]

👍❤️

[@cai8805]

在四川吃的辣的食品多容易上火然后喝那个红色灌饮品可以下火气。

[@OTWD_yt]

Got ya 👍❤️

[@19A261]

Meanwhile in the UK and around the world we're constantly told that China is coming to get us😂😂

[@berechoumohamed7732]

❤❤

[@OTWD_yt]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ariesjericho]

Walk in front of all the people in line worth the price.😉

[@OTWD_yt]

Exactly ❤️

[@kemai-s8m]

来广西桂林玩，这里很美丽🎉

[@OTWD_yt]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4WocpeKhb2Gjc0si=5S8ymaBSAr4H-PZf

[@shaheenshaheen9653]

It’s not train station, it’s better than world’s airports 😂

[@OTWD_yt]

@@shaheenshaheen9653 true 💯

[@hayden1770]

What is the status of UK's HS2 project at the moment?

[@OTWD_yt]

@@hayden1770 😂😂

[@ChingwuiHo]

❤👍👍👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@OTWD_yt]

👍👍👍👍

[@OvenZheng]

近期日本流感爆发，非常严重，国内流感多地也频发，加上天气变化无常，希望两位多注意防护，平常多注意保暖哦

[@OTWD_yt]

Is it bad? We were hopeful to go to Japan this year

[@m.0829]

@@OTWD_yt Yes. A famous Chinese actress just died in Japan b'cos of it.

[@0760-so9ln]

❤

[@OTWD_yt]

❤️

[@治坎]

来一次成都天花板的澡堂文化，韩国人拍都很火

[@OTWD_yt]

We will definitely try it 💯

[@spartyspetz2667]

He's asking you to eat it slowly and not burn yourself

[@OTWD_yt]

😂 I wish we understood

[@yukidorkins986]

I tried to reply many times but I can’t somehow !? Anyway - how much ? Du-o Sha-o ? Hope that helps 🙏🙏 Do let me know if I could be in any help 🙏🙏🙏

[@OTWD_yt]

A lot thank you

[@yukidorkins986]

@ hopefully you can learn a few Chinese before you leave China ! 🙏🙏🙏

[@Networkprofessor]

Congrats on 19 years of marriage. Help me plan; why did you choose backpacks instead of luggage with wheels? The train's bathroom is so clean. Orlando brightline train's bathrooms are disgusting. Bring wet wipes if you come to Florida. A hotel room like the one you got would cost $200 to 350 in Florida.

[@OTWD_yt]

Thank you 🙏 the reason for backpack we we’re budgeting navigating though subways we find it easier than wheeling a suitcase. China is ok but when we’re in south east Asia there is pot wholes and bike parked on the pavement which makes it difficult.

[@Networkprofessor]

@@OTWD_yt Oh boy. I am in trouble. My wife doesn't do backpacks.

[@OTWD_yt]

@ you can get by. We will probably take a suitcase next time.

[@Networkprofessor]

@@OTWD_yt You guys move around fast. A little slower with luggage is okay for us.

[@OTWD_yt]

@ yes for sure what we doing is tiring I’d definitely advise slowing down but China is a amazing beautiful country for sure

[@Get1uk]

1st class on network rail is joke! standard class from London to Liverpool cost roughly £150-£250 So for £50 business you had its a snip!

[@osuan9]

Chengdu..

[@OTWD_yt]

👍👍

[@yukidorkins986]

You guy have forgotten what I have taught you 😂😂😂 “ liang ge “ not er ge 🤣🤣🤣 The guys that sold you the pastries thing told you guys to be careful as it’s really hot when you guys are leaving … Also when you want to say “ ok thank you “ you can say “ Hao , Xie xie “ Hao is good or ok “ You guys know how to say ni hao word and same pronunciation . Hope that helps 🙏🙏🙏

[@OTWD_yt]

This was filmed a little before. I have not forgotten promise, thank you so much

[@yukidorkins986]

@ ohh thank the lord 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@OTWD_yt]

How do I ask how much something is?

[@yukidorkins986]

@ I think my phone have changed the word that I was trying to write ! Anyway thanks for understand ! What I meant was - hao is the same word and same pronunciation 🙏

[@yukidorkins986]

@ I really hope you guys can learn a few words of Chinese that can help you thru out your journey in China 🙏🙏🙏 And if I can help you in any way please do not hesitate to ask ❤️❤️❤️

[@cnexpat1009]

couldnt find the hole...again?!😁 Now I believe you guys had 19 years of marriage.

[@OTWD_yt]

😂😂😅

[@cnexpat1009]

@OTWD_yt last time i said exactly that to my Mrs in bed, she passed me her reading classes…😆

[@archons909]

you are consciousness sui generis & priceless we enjoy & admire your inspiring & insightful videos * your videos deserve far more views * if all powerful benevolent god is the true creator of every thing not the satans ruling you human slaves then * why would god want & need countless women to get tortured raped prostituted murdered day in day out and how is god any different from the ruling satans ? * if god's relatives ( jesus mohammad moses krishna buddha ) are saviours then why would they let countless women to get tortured raped prostituted murdered day in day out ? * why would god want & need countless children to get tortured raped murdered their organs & blood consumed day in day out and how is god any different from the ruling satans ? * if god's relatives ( jesus mohammad moses krishna buddha ) are saviours then why would they let countless children to get tortured raped murdered their organs & blood consumed day in day out ? * why would god want & need to inflict pandemics earthquakes floods wildfires hurricanes which kill lives & destroy any thing connected to life ? *

[@fatdoi003]

Rhianne... please don't be a typical British grandma likes to have a whinge just because of it..... age is still on your side to become a happy and adventurous grandma.....

[@OTWD_yt]

Haha thank you I suppose 😂😅

[@damnedseagull6194]

Does worth trying first class uk train. It’s s ripoff and you might even can’t get your seats.

[@OTWD_yt]

Seats don’t even recline 😂🤦‍♂️

[@Tim_Shu]

Why are these videos of tourists in China always... The US could never or the UK 😂 🤦🏾‍♂️ Like it's a competition

[@OTWD_yt]

There’s no competition no comparison China are to far ahead

[@antwango]

they didnt even go to the place known for beer!!!!? theyre seriously trying to speed run china.... i would hate speed running through a country as you would forget places and it would all merge together as one.... they havent even been to the ''most contraversial'' place in China.... Xingjiang or Xizhang/Tibet, they havent even tried beer in a plastic bag!!! XD

[@OTWD_yt]

Speed run? We’ve seen and done more than any other Vloggers in this series. Where do I find beer in a plastic bag?

[@WalkOverHotCoal]

You two are leaving the plebs behind, and are now riding Business Class. Shame on you 😀

[@OTWD_yt]

😂😂 it happens to all the KZbinrs 😅 we will be back to hard seats next time

[@brucewatts4439]

From Darwin Australia, thank you two, for dispelling the absolute bullshit we get fed in the west about China. What an amazing country, which is leading the rest of the world ! Love your travels, stay safe.❤❤

[@OTWD_yt]

@@brucewatts4439 thank you Bruce really appreciate that. Don’t worry we will never stop ❤️

[@jan-g7j]

🤣🤣🤣 England train is # 1, the best in the world. China train is # 100.

[@gangcheng9222]

The train was invented by the British👍

[@OTWD_yt]

Maybe 70 years ago. Now british are well behind