China High Speed Trains - China Train Travel (part 2)
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- čas přidán 2. 02. 2017
- This video shows what the high-speed trains are like in China.
China has the largest network of high speed (bullet) trains in the world. The major investments of the last several years are expected to continue as most area of China will be covered over time.
There are two categories of high-speed trains: G trains and D trains. These letters refer to the prefixes of the train number like G650 or D325. G trains are the fastest with speed up to 350km/h while D trains have speeds of up to 250km/h. Some D trains are overnight trains with sleeper compartment. These trains are covered in a different video. This video is strictly about day trains.
China's bullet trains offer a selection of classes of travel. Most common is 2nd class.
These trains' 2nd class seat are more comfortable than economy seats on flights with much better leg space. Seats are 42-43cm wide (17 inches) with leg space of 40cm (16 inches). These seats have a 2+3 configuration.
1st class seats are more comfortable with thicker seats in a 2+2 configuration. These seats are 47cm wide (19 inches) with leg space of 40 to 50cm (16-20 inches) depending on the train model.
The best seats are Business class. With a configuration of 2+1, the individual seats have many features, the best one being multiple controls of the seat position allowing the make the seat completely flat. Sometimes a snack is also served.
Our video does not cover the VIP class. This is only offered on a few trains. The seats are similar to 1st class but in a 2+1 configuration. These seats are expensive and offer poor value in our opinion.
A last class of service available on only some trains is the "Standing Ticket". You can sometimes purchase these on sold out trains.
Remember that you can check schedules and ticket availability on our website www.china-diy-travel.com
Looks like the cabin I used
If you have the rectangular Red/Pink tickets, they need to be processed manually. Thus there is often a separate queue at the gate in the waiting hall (look for a picture of a Red ticket), often it can be quicker and shorter than the lines for the electronic gates with the Blue tickets. Sometimes they start manual processing before allowing access to the electronic gates too, as they allow families with babies and the elderly to board, as there may only be a few Red ticket holders.
We have a specific video with more details about stations for high-speed trains: czcams.com/video/2blgC5o-lYA/video.html
At the 3 minutes 46 seconds point of the video, we show the gate for the pink tickets.
Seems you've been to Qingdao 😂
Are seats assigned or can one specify a single seat in the 2 + 1 configuration? When one buys tickets online, is there a seating chart for choosing seats?
Seats are assigned but they are assigned in a sequential manner by the system and we cannot choose a specific seat in the official booking system. However, if you have a special request, we do our best to get your what you wish to buy by purchasing and cancelling and purchasing again until we get your desired seat.
Wow, exceptional service. I will be sure to check you guys out when the time comes later in the year.
Grwat
Real Leader of World and Great china Most Respected President Mr Xi jinping, Most Respect and Love From Your "iron Brother" pakistan..
I throught English is not used in china
Soumya Chowdhury not it is not. But there is Chinglish signs.
It’s for foreigners, if you didn’t notice. There are of course Chinese announcements too.