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China High Speed Train Travel Stories 2024
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China High Speed Train Travel Stories

High Speed Trains (Bullet Trains) are usually the best way to travel China in high speed and great comfort. Since high speed trains operated in 2008, many travelers have had an exciting and efficient high speed train travel in China. The most popular train-travel destinations cover Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Chengdu, Guilin, Hangzhou, Xiamen, etc. Traveling between any two cities of them, you will not only appreciated the scenic and cultural sights in your destination, but also get a glimpse of China’s rural views and different landforms on the road. Moreover, the facilities and service offered in the high speed train are superior to normal trains. A Business Class Seat always gives you a luxurious journey.

Among the thousands foreign tourists who have experienced the high speed train trips, there are some friends sharing their true stories. Get inspired from their high speed train travel stories and plan your own riding tour!

Beijing Xian High Speed Train Travel Story

A Tale of Two Cities - My Bullet Train Travel from Shanghai to Beijing

High Speed Train Route: Shanghai - Beijing

With pre-judged ideas of how comfortable the train journey was going to be in China, Rishika Sharma took a high speed train from Shanghai to Beijing within 5 hours. The fact was “this was a part of the experience” and it turned to be an unexpected happy journey.

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China Train Travel Stories

Luxury Shanghai Hangzhou Beijing High Speed Train Journey

High Speed Train Route: Shanghai - Hangzhou - Beijing

Katie Dillon from Canadaand took a high speed train trip with her daughter in China through Shanghai, Hangzhou and Beijing. It is about 1 hour from Shanghai to Hangzhou, and about 5 hours from Hangzhou to Shanghai.

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Shanghai Beijing Speed Train Tour

Guizhou is An Ethnic Paradise for Rail Travelers, Come?

High Speed Train Route: Sanjiang (in Guangxi) - Congjiang (in Guizhou)

Gill Charlton made a trip to China in July 2017, ticking off the high speed train travel from Guilin to Guizhou, with in-depth exploration of Miao, Dong and Zhuang ethnic groups in Sanjiang, Congjiang and Longji Rice Terrace.

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Beijing Xian Speed Train Tour

China's Superfast Bullet Train Riding from Beijing to Xian

High Speed Train Route: Beijing - Xian

Harrison Jacobs of Business Insider’s has been traveling through the Asia-Pacific Region in both a budget and luxury perspective. Harrison Jacobs traveled in China for one whole month. The whole Beijing to Xian train experience was delightful.

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Shanghai Ningbo Train Tour

Affordable Superior High Speed Train Trip from Shanghai to Ningbo

High Speed Train Route: Shanghai - Ningbo

Carly Stewart likes to make memories with her daughters on trip. She appreciated a superior journey by high speed trains in China. In her story, she descried her trip as an affordable luxury to have a business seat in the train.

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Shanghai Beijing Speed Train Tour

A Comfortable Trip by High Speed Train in China

High Speed Train Route: Shenzhen - Xiamen

Mr. Sthitapragnya always traveled China by high speed train and experienced various scenery along the railway. This time, he took a high speed train from Shenzhen to Xiamen and finished another comfortable train journey.

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Top Recommended China Discovery Tours by Bullet Train

Want to follow these travelers' steps to explore the popular destinations by high speed trains? Or you want a more exciting high speed train journey? There are many top recommended tours to satisfy your ambition. All are customizable at reasonable price!

China High Speed Train Tour

6 Days Ancient Beijing & Xian Exploration Tour

Beijing / Xian 6 Days Ancient Beijing & Xian Exploration Tour Map

High speed train served: Beijing - Xian

Beijing and Xian together had been ancient capitals of China for more than 2,000 years. They are two cities of World Heritage Sites - Forbidden City, Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors. Visit these two ancient hearts plus a cozy high speed train experience, you will not only explore the long history of China, but also be amazed by the high-tech trains, discovering how the time-honored country is like in recent days.

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The Bund Shanghai

7 Days Shanghai & Beijing Essential Tour

Shanghai / Beijing 7 Days Shanghai & Beijing Essential Tour

High speed train served: Shanghai Beijing

A short but essential trip to Shanghai and Beijing, the two main parts of China will show you a seamless blend of ancient imperial wonders and a modern metropolis. Furthermore, it will be a lifetime memory to take a bullet train from Shanghai to Beijing in just 5 hours.

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Yellow Mountain

9 Days East China & Mt. Huang Tour by High Speed Train

Shanghai / Suzhou / Zhouzhuang / Hangzhou / Mt.Huang 9 Days East China & Mt. Huang Tour by High Speed Train

High speed train served: Suzhou - Hangzhou; Hangzhou - Huangshan

Experiencing the exquisite Jiangnan-style elegance in Suzhou and Hangzhou, soaking in the excitement of Shanghai's vitality and busyness, being amazed at the four wonders of Huangshan...You will appreciate this deep exploration of China, and also the amazing experience of taking high speed train.

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Chengdu Xian Tour

9 Days Pandas Terracotta Warriors Great Wall Encounter by High Speed Trains

Chengdu / Leshan / Emeishan / Xian / Beijing 9 Days Pandas Terracotta Warriors Great Wall Encounter by High Speed Trains

High speed train served: Chengdu - Xian, Xian - Beijing

This 9 days’ holiday is the ideal tour package to explore the iconic destinations of China, not just one but three, the hometown of lovely Giant Pandas - Chengdu, two greatest ancient capital cities – Beijing and Xian, as well as their classic attractions, including Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Emei, Terracotta Warriors...

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Guilin Guizhou High Speed Train Tour

9 Days Guilin Guizhou Minority Culture and Landscape Exploration by High Speed Train

Guangzhou / Guilin / Yangshuo / Congjiang / Zhaoxing / Rongjiang / Kaili / Guiyang 9 Days Guilin Guizhou Minority Culture and Landscape Exploration by High Speed Train

High speed train served: Guangzhou - Guilin, Guilin - Congjiang

Enter into the Southeast Guizhou from Guangzhou in a fast way! The high speed train is like the time machine taking you from developed areas to primitive rural villages. By exploring the ethnic areas, you'll know Miao & Dong minorities and experience their culture first hand.

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Xiapu Mudflats

12 Days China Xiapu Mudflats Xiamen Tulou Coastal Tour by Bullet Train

Shanghai / Hangzhou / Putuoshan / Xiapu / Xiamen / HK 12 Days China Xiapu Mudflats Xiamen Tulou Coastal Tour by Bullet Train

High speed train served: Shanghai - Hangzhou, Hanghzou - Ningbo, Ningbo - Xiapu, Xiapu - Xiamen, Xiapu - Shenzhen

12 days' relaxing, interesting and scenic China coastal tour by the modern, fast and comfortable CRH bullet trains. You will visit colossal Shanghai first, then take a bullet train to Hangzhou, known for its beautiful West Lake, then visit Putuoshan, the holy land for Buddhist pilgrims. The train journey then take you into Xiapu to do some photography of the incredible mudflats.

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Pingyao Tour

11 Days Essence of China Culture Tour by High Speed Trains

Beijing / Pingyao / Xian / Luoyang / Shanghai 11 Days Essence of China Culture Tour by High Speed Trains

High speed train served: Beijing - Xian; Yichang - Wuhan; Wuhan - Guilin

Stepping back into Imperial China! The northern China cities Beijing, Xian, Pingyao and Luoyang keep the essence of ancient China culture and history. Start your trip from Beijing and then take a bullet train to Pingyao, the best-preserved walled ancient city . After that, you will get to Xian and Luoyang,two great ancient capitals of China. You will also visit Shaolin Temple, the holy shrine of Chinese Buddhism.

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Silk Road Tour

15 Days Classic Ancient China Silk Road Tour with Bullet Train Experience

Kashgar - Tupran - Dunhuang - Jiayuguan - Zhangye - Xian - Beijing 15 Days Classic Ancient China Silk Road Tour with Bullet Train Experience

High speed train served: Beijing - Xian; Yichang - Wuhan; Wuhan - Guilin

Explore the Silk Road on the gigantic regions of northwester China, an almost dizzying agglomeration of desert, grassland, raging river and colossal mountains, connecting Xian, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, Kashgar, etc. You will explore the legendary route in a stylish and relaxing way.

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