Full Trip: Beijing to Shanghai by China High Speed Rail

Channel: ActionKid Published: July 5, 2026 Duration: 4:55:27 Views: 7.0K

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Join a traveler on a full high-speed rail journey from Beijing to Shanghai, covering the entire 4+ hour ride through China's modern countryside. Along the way, you'll get a feel for navigating Beijing South Railway Station and the seamless experience of China's bullet train network.

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Hey everyone. Hey everyone. Today we're going to be taking the high-speed rail in China from Beijing to Shanghai. Shanghai. I'm in a taxi right now and about to be dropped off at the Beijing South Railway Station. Station. This journey should take 4 and 1/2 hours on the highspeed rail. The train can reach speeds of up to 350 kilometers an hour. 350 km an hour is about 217 miles per hour. In this video, you're going to see the entire process of entering the station, going through security, boarding the train, train, and hopefully I'll be able to capture

footage from inside the train going to Shanghai as well. We are traveling at the start of a national holiday. It's Friday, June 15, 2026. 2026. The time is 9:05 a.m. We've arrived and uh it's tough to get here with luggage and We use DD We use DD to to come here. Ded is the ride hailing service of China. If you can try to travel light in China, but this is what we have to travel with. They do have red cap service here that'll help you with luggage. We'll try to get that if we can. The uh tickets from Beijing to Shanghai were about $327. were about $327.

We paid through trip.com and uh they don't give you any physical tickets. tickets. It's all inputed on your passport. Your passport is your ticket. Last time I took the highspeed rail from here, I went to Sean and we use a different entrance. Okay. Okay. So here we cannot use any of these uh lines. We actually need physical help physical help all the way to the right, the passport line, because we're foreigners. This is just for Chinese uh nationals who can use their ID card. Don't want to lose it. It's so important in China. This is why you want to

travel light in China if you can. Even in the metro they have a security check. have to turn around. Let's take these heavy ones out. Now, Now, what we do is if you use trip.com, it's very easy. You can check which uh gate your train is expected to come at. Um, the departure board is mostly in Chinese. I think there is some English if you wait a while. Oh, there it is. There's English. G9 departs at 10:00 a.m. Gate 13 on time to Shanghai Hongchiao station. Hongchiao station. And I can read the Chinese. Shanghai Hong Xiao Hong Xiao Shen Jangai. Shen

Jangai. Uh ho ch I think. Waiting for the train now. now. Oh, we're right here. So this is 12 and 14. 13 should be close right there. It is huge. Right. This train station. Yes. It's like the airport. It's like the airport. The flight to Shanghai, I think maybe an hour and a half, but you still need to get to the airport early, too. Oh, let's see if we can get red cap service here. These are all the people who could help us, but you do need to pay a little bit of extra money for their help. trip.com. He's asking for the Shanghai home. Okay. Okay. CHC.

Okay. CHC. Yeah. C 16 Yeah. C 16 A7C. Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. Uh Indian Indian sushi yen. Okay. So this is 20 yen and 40 yen. So 120 yen total. 120 yen total. Okay. Three. Oh. Okay. They'll take care of the luggage for us. Okay. Okay. This is let me scan with chat wasting. You don't have to do this, but it definitely helps a lot because we have luggage. And we have to wait for the program to open and then I pay 120 yen. 100 yen is about $15. So, I'd say this is about $20 for their help. Not that much considering our tickets were 327. Network is unstable.

Oh my gosh. Maybe I should try uh Alip Pay then. That's the problem with the QR code payment. If there's no internet doesn't work too well. I could always pay with cash too if uh it doesn't work. There we go. Payment successful. Okay. Okay. Okay. All right. They're taking care of our luggage for us. They have the uh the knowh how to do it and to put it in our car first. All right. Credit card. I got an email from them. $17.74. So since it's now 9:17 and we have probably about 15 20 minutes until the gate opens for check-in. People already waiting

already. We're going to uh resume this later. They want my They want our ticket. Look at that. They went right to the front. So, they told us they already scanned our passport in and we don't need to do it anymore. It's funny these People remember the red cap person from the last time I was here in China in China and they're saying, "Oh, did we give you good service last time?" And I was like, "Absolutely." Look at this. They're They're all getting ready to board. These people work hard. work hard. They said they're all getting ready now. They're getting

ready. Let's go. Oh, let's go. We go right away. This is so number one. Yeah. Number one. You're number two. You're number two. I'm number two. This the best service. Yeah. Otherwise, you have to wait in line and deal with the the slowly. So, the red cap service isn't available everywhere, but I know it's definitely available here. They rushed to get the best seat for us. So, this is 12. We need 16. I think we're near the front of the train. train. They work so hard. These people, they're amazing. And now the fu. Their service is amazing. 7 A and 7 C

right here. 7 A 7 C. Yeah. 8. Yeah. 8. Yes. Yes. Wow. Wow. So good. Okay. Bye-bye. Well, this is uh first class on the train and we board it before everyone else. Seems like there's a tour group boarding our our train. train. The first class car has a tour group. ACDF These seats are so comfortable. Look at the leg room. There's even a dining tray or a working tray. ADF. just get at least one of cuz that'll be the back as well actually. Right. At least this one can go up. So, let's get this one. Oh, have a go. I know. It's crystal. I don't think that is

going. Oh, Oh, they'll probably tell us tell us in the middle here. No, no, no. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to EMU your train. Please check the train number and take your seat according to the number on the ticket and put your articles on the luggage rack for the big luggage storage place properly. The train will start soon. Passengers who do not take this train, please get off in time so as not to inconvenience your trip. Thank you for your cooperation. Ladies and gentlemen, please pay attention to the safety and the door will be closing soon. Ladies

and gentlemen, welcome to take this train. The next stop is railway station station on this train. Thank you for your cooperation. Ladies and gentlemen, for the safety of you and others, please do not carry inflammable and explosive dangerous goods onto the train. Do not smoke in any area of the train. Do not touch any red buttons and devices on the train except the tea board and not to use high power electrical appliances on the power outlet. Please do not fill up the cart when water. Make sure to keep it steady with tightened cup cover and a safe place

avoiding the occurrence of scoring. When placing your luggage, please watch the metal barriers between luggage shelves and make sure that they are placed safely in case the luggage would slip off, hurting yourself and others. There's a gap between the train door and the platform. Passengers and children, please keep a close watch during stops. To avoid potential hazards, please do not linger or play near the door. Ladies and gentlemen, in order to maintain a good travel environment, please avoid disturbing other passengers with conversations or

electronic products such as mobile phones, iPads, and computers. Please avoid eating smelly foods. Please do not take up your shoes. lie down or put your feet on the back of the seat in front of you or at the wall. Please take care of the washroom facilities. Flush the toilet immediately after use and do not throw any articles, including tissue, into the toilet. Do not damage the training facilities by putting heavy items on the tray table behind the seat or lying down on it during the journey. Ask staff for help. Thank you for your cooperation. Fore!

Foreign! Foreign! Ladies and gentlemen, for your safety and the safety of others, please do not linger, sit, or lie down at the connections between connections between Do not lean against the doors and do not touch or press any buttons or devices near the doors. Please stay clear of the doors before the train enter station to ensure safety and smooth passage for everyone getting on and off the train. Thank you for your cooperation. 256 256 now. Let's see what the speed is now when the display updates. 279 279 kilometers an hour. 327 327 kilometers an

hour. Now we're already faster than the Japan Shinkansen, which maxes out at 320. 342 342 kilometers an hour. Almost at the top speed of 350. It can go faster too, but the regulations limit it to that speed. Fore! Foreign! Foreign! Dear passengers, to ensure the smooth operation of the train and personal safety, please do not rush to board or exit the train or pop the doors when they are closing. they are closing. Blocking causes delay, disrupt the transportation order, affects the traveler plans of other passengers and compromises public transport

safety. Projections may lead to penalties under public security. public security. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Let us work together to 347 347 kilometers an hour. Now this is pretty much the top speed. Ladies and gentlemen, for your safety and safety of others, smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on this highspeed train, including the area between cars and restrooms. If anyone smokes, the smoke alarm system will be activated automatically, which may cause panic among passengers. The train will be required to stop for

investigation, which could affect normal operations and cause delays. In addition to fines imposed by the public security authorities, criminal liability may also be pursued depending on the circumstances. on the circumstances. We kindly ask passengers who spoke to exercise restraint and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Let us work together to ensure a safe and smooth journey to our destination. We don't stop until we get to We do. So, we'll stop. Ladies and gentlemen, to further enhance your onboard and travel experience, China Railway has

introduced the railway easy go service on this train by scanning the QR code on the right armrest to proceed. armrest to proceed. You can check train operation information and enjoy convenient services such as meal ordering and taking up. You're welcome to use this service and we look forward to your valuable feedback. Just Just check. Unfortunately, Unfortunately, he doesn't Yes, you can choose juice. of Stop. of Stop. Yeah. This is This is what I'm here today. I'm here today. Hello close out. close out. Heat. Heat. Look good. My sister said, "Wow, I

want eat so hard. Take it out. Not easy. Our next stop is Railway Station. Please prepare to get off. To ensure the smooth operation of the train and your personal safety, please do not rush to board or exit the train or block the doors. When getting off, please mind the gap between the train and the platform. Oh, Oh, really? really? turned on. ladies and gentlemen, the train has arrived at Railway Station. Please get off having all your belongings with you. As a special reminder, please take note the gap between the train and the platform when you get

off. We look forward to seeing you on your next trip. them. That's why the police work so fast. They kept everybody. They will check you. Ladies and gentlemen, please pay attention to the safety as the door will be closing soon. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to take this train. The next stop is Man Railway Station. Smoking is banned on this train. Thank you for your cooperation. Ladies and gentlemen, for the safety of you and others, please do not carry inflammable and explosive dangerous goods onto the train. Do not smoke in any area of the train. Do

not touch any red buttons and devices on the train except the tea wire. And do not use high power electrical appliances on the power outlet. Please do not fill up the car when fed to the void water. Make sure to keep it steady with tightened cup cover and a safe placing avoiding the occurrence of spoiling. When placing your luggage, please watch the metal barriers between luggage shelves and make sure that they are placed safely in case the luggage would slip off hurting yourself and others. There's a gap between the train door and the platform.

Passengers with children, please keep a close watch during stops. To avoid potential hazards, please do not linger or play near the door. Ladies and gentlemen, in order to maintain a good travel environment, please avoid disturbing other passengers with conversations or electronic products such as mobile phones, iPads, and computers. Please avoid eating smelly foods. Please do not pick up your shoes. Lie down or put your feet on the back of the seat in front of you or at the wall. Please take care of the washroom facilities. Flush the toilet immediately

after use and do not throw any particles including tissues to the toilet. Do not damage the toilet facilities by putting heavy items on the tray table behind the seat or lying down on it during the journey. Ask. Ask. Thank you for your cooperation. Ladies and gentlemen, for your safety, the safety of others, please do not linger, stretch, or lie down at the connections between carriages. Do not lean against the doors, and do not touch or press any buttons or devices near the doors. Please stay clear of the doors before the train enter station to ensure

safety and smooth passage for everyone getting on and off the train. Thank you for your cooperation. Dear passengers, to ensure the smooth operation of the train and your personal safety, Please do not rush to board or exit the train or lock the doors when they are closing. they are closing. Blocking causes delay, disrupts the transportation order, affects the travel lives of other passengers, and compromises public transport safety. Such actions may lead to penalties and public security regulations. public security regulations. Thank you for your

understanding and cooperation. Let us work together to create a safe, orderly and comfortable travel environment. We wish you a pleasant journey. the the 2.1 2.1 people. Ladies and gentlemen, for your safety and the safety of others, smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on this highspeed train, including the area between cars and between cars and if anyone smokes, the smoke alarm system will be activated automatically, which may cause panic among passengers. The train will be required to stop for investigation which could affect normal operations and

cause delays. In addition to fines imposed by the public security authorities, criminal liability may also be pursued depending on the circumstances. on the circumstances. We kindly ask passengers who spoke to exercise restraint and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Let us work together to ensure a safe and smooth journey to our destination. Ladies and gentlemen, to further enhance your onboarding travel experience, China railway has introduced the railway easygo service on this train by scanning the QR code on the right armrest of your

seat. You can check train operation information and enjoy convenient services such as meal ordering and ticket outbreak. You're welcome to use this service and we look forward to your valuable feedback. Foreign speech. Foreign speech. Foreign speech. can feel can feel Huh? Huh? You can't even feel it moving. It's an order from the back station. They deliver it here. away from the gas station. Oh yeah. Oh yeah. Too slow. smell, smell, do Yeah, I'm not. Yeah, I'm not. Hey folks, I'm taking the highspeed train in China from Beijing to Shanghai. Order this

food on the train. I tried to order it through the app by scanning the QR code, but it didn't work for me and they couldn't find my itinerary, so I had to go up there and order it in person. But person. But this was about uh $120 $120 yen yen for two people. About uh $15 or so, plus I got an ice cream. cream. 30 minutes later, they'll come out with the ice cream. So, we'll see how that is. is. We'll try this. Being on the train here is very tricky for me before this. I'm using the back seat pocket nudged against the book. Hopefully it stays. This is the

uh raised port set that we got. This a spoon and napkin. I just use a spoon. really good. I like it. Got this Got this spicy spicy portion here. Mar chicken definitely spicy pork control healthy though. healthy though. Let's get some carrots. I like this dish. It's really good. I think there's some more peppers here if you want even more spicy. I'm not going to touch that. Nice and sweet. It's pretty good. Granted, they don't make it easy to order if you're a foreigner cuz my account doesn't link to the official 1236 app I use.com. I was still able to

communicate with the staff staff and they brought it to my scene. I just paid right then and there. Not bad. Not bad. Not bad at all. They have like an official app. They even have restaurants at the next station delivering food to your seat. There is a special delivery fee for that. You can have that. No. That's crazy. for us though. We're looking into already prepared on the train. They did provide us a snack box which I ate already. It came with a cookie, a jelly, mochi kind of thing, nuts, nuts, and Yeah, the chopstick for this is easy enough to do

this. Had a lot of airline food. That was much worse than this. It was actually very very They also have other stuff too on this train like um train like um It was like a spicy uh dish there was sandwich made out of sandwiches. Ice cream later. You like You like Yeah, I like it. Still have another Still have another one. and when I don't get this problem here you Please don't I don't understand. I just know this a lipstick somewhere. Yeah. Why? Yeah. Why? I like this clear. Yeah. Yeah. Come near Come near how they carry this stone. Yeah. I feel like I

also also don't very long. I read and they said half the earth if you earth if you crazy. crazy. Yeah. If you stray and light and half earth scale scale in China? because once you're there, you have no way out. You need to finish it. You need to keep going. No. This is so tiny. There's some parts I thought I was going to fall. Take a full door. You cannot take a photo in here. This is the I or you can take some like there's no way to get off once you're here. And I I my mom would not be able to finish this. this. I can't. There's some section like this.

at this part. I thought I was going to fall. it's so it's so I told you I want if I if I come here come here to We went yesterday. They fix this. Yeah, they fix it. But The hole is so big. I thought I was going to slide down and fall in the hole. You don't go there. Oh, when I went there, I had to finish it once you're here. So, So, how you get out? Get out. Go down. You just have to go over the place to get out. Your mom come here. Huh? No. I'm glad she did not come. She went up there. up there. You see you come here two days, right? First day you take

you come here or you stay there in the same day. No, not the same day. It's a different day. This part is the most dangerous part for me. I thought it was going to come out. come out. Only you. Only you. Yeah, this is the scariest part. I'm asking you here. That's crazy. That's crazy. I know, right? I know, right? I know. Most things That is pretty crazy. I know. Okay. Okay. Just one hour. Which one? Which one? up there. All right, we finally got the ice cream. China highspeed rail culturally created ice cream ice cream flavor flavor 28 grand for this

Here it is. Let's see how shiny this ice real ice cream tastes. Not hard at all. very light and creamy. Not ice Not ice like you might expect. Wow, this is a unique ice cream I've never tried before. You got to try this over here. Had the opportunity. They were actually coming up and down the aisles of this ice literally. I didn't buy it at that time, but now it is good. Folks, China, Folks, China, decent food decent food bikes. I thought fair, not cheap as well. It's pretty good food and they're getting two thumbs up for me. Hello. Hello. What's up? Y Y

thumbs down. There's rain, There's rain, but it goes by so fast. It's crazy. When you're going fast, it still goes like that. Okay. Okay. Here How are you? How are you? My name is Wow. Wow. Yeah. The next stop is Railway Station. Please prepare to get off. To ensure the smooth operation of the train and your personal safety, please do not rush to board or exit the train or block the doors. When getting off, please mind the gap between the train and the platform. Really? Really? When I lived here, which was the first city I lived in, the train from here

to Shanghai took six hours. Really? And Really? And it would take less than an hour. Really? Really? So only about So only about Yeah. Yeah, exactly. I think it's about 20 minutes. 20 minutes. Really? Really? I think it's 10. Chinese. Chinese. Yeah. Sorry. An hour and 10, but more or less now. Ladies and gentlemen, the train has arrived at Railway Station. Please get off having all your belongings with you. As a special reminder, please take note the gap between the train and the platform when you get off. We look forward to seeing you on your next trip.

ladies and gentlemen, please pay attention to the safety that the door will be closing soon. 230 230 235 Passengers to ensure the smooth operation of the train and personal safety. Please do not rush to the port or exit the train or close the doors when they are closing. Blocking constant delay disrupts the transportation order affecting the traffic plans of other passengers and compromises building safety. compromises building safety. Subjections may lead to penalties of the building security. building security. Thank you for your understanding and

cooperation. It is what I'm good at to create a safe, orderly, and comfortable travel environment. We wish you a pleasant journey. Ladies and gentlemen, for your safety and the safety of others, smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on this highspeed train, including the area between cars and the restrooms. If anyone smokes, the smoke alarm system will be activated automatically, which may cause panic among passengers. The train will be required to stop for investigation, which could affect normal operations and cause delays. In addition to fines

public security authorities, criminal liability may also be pursued depending on the circumstances. circumstances. We kindly ask passengers who spoke to exercise restraint and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Let us work together to ensure a safe and smooth journey to our destination. you. you. I will not I will not see. next stop is next stop is Railway Station. Please prepare to get off. To ensure the smooth operation of the train and your personal safety, please do not rush to board or exit the train or block the doors. When getting off,

please mind the gap between the train and the platform. I do not I do not seriously. Ladies and gentlemen, the train has arrived at Railway Station. Please get off having all your belongings with you. As a special reminder, please take note the gap between the train and the platform when you get off. We look forward to seeing you on your next trip. Really? Really? Yeah. I think that's toilet. Yeah, probably. Yeah, probably. Oh yeah, there is cuz it's green. Ladies and gentlemen, please pay attention to the safety and the door will be closing soon. Ladies

and gentlemen, Welcome to take this train. The next stop is Shanghai Railway Station. Smoking is banned on this train. Thank you for your cooperation. I want food. I want food. So good. Fore! Ladies and gentlemen, for your safety and the safety of others, please do not linger, sit, or lie down at the connections between carriages. Do not lean against the door and do not touch or press any buttons or devices near the doors. doors. Please stay clear of the doors before the train enters station to ensure safety and smooth passage for everyone getting on and

off the train. Thank you for your cooperation. Ladies and gentlemen, for your safety and the safety of others, smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on this highspeed train, including the area between cars and restaurants. If anyone smokes, the smoke alarm system will be activated automatically, which may cause panic among passengers. The train will be required to stop for investigation, which could affect normal operations and cause delays. cause delays. In addition to fines imposed by the public security authorities, criminal liability may also be

pursued depending on the circumstances. on the circumstances. We kindly ask passengers who smoke to exercise restraint and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. understanding and cooperation. Let us work together to ensure a safe and smooth journey to our destination. Yep. Yep. And you have to just fly like tap it faster or like you hold it to go up and then go to it comes up. it comes up. Yeah, it's coming. Yeah, it's coming. It's like It's like See down there. there. Oh, there you go. there you go. Yeah. Oh, Oh, that was terrible. that was

terrible. You You died. Why are you holding the last will be arriving in about 30 minutes. So later next where exactly where you are. I don't know what I look cuz I have to hold it there. Yeah, but that's cuz you're going up. There you go. Yeah. All right. So, you're better at games. Is it? Is it? Yeah. Yeah. Like you see it's one stop the most. potato potato sleep sleep for about 3 hours straight. Yeah. But then at the bottom, did you find it? Uh, this is made. I always used to say to Okay. spins around. spins around. Oh my god. God. God. God. next stop

is Shanghai Railway Station. Please prepare to get on. on. That's pretty good. To ensure the smooth operation of the train and platform, please do not rush to board or exit the train. Hold the tools. When getting off, please mind the gap between the train and the platform. Yeah, Yeah, this is the last stop. It's not bad, is it? Like it's really quite comfortable. quite comfortable. Yeah, it is. Super smooth and everything. just kind of Just Just go back home. Maxwell and I can wait for you down there anyway. Okay, let's Okay, let's get out now. Get our

luggage out and down. Ladies and gentlemen, the train is arrived at Shanghai Railway Station. Please get off all your lines with you. is a special reminder. Take note of the gap between the train and the platform when we get we look forward to seeing your Watch out. Watch out. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Water. Whichever exit is the most convenient with luggage and that has an elevator will be the one that will go to. I remember when I arrived in Shanghai last time, we chose the Shanghai railway station, which is not Shanghai Hongchia. These are way too big to put

on the screen. Okay, Okay, let's see. There had to be a an elevator somewhere. Or maybe not. But All right, everyone. I'm going to wrap up this video here. Hope you enjoyed that ride from Beijing South Railway Station to Shanghai Hongcha Station. We're going to make our way over to the metro now to East Nanjing Road where the bund is. bund is. If you enjoyed it, hit the like button for me. Subscribe and I'll see you next time. Bye everyone. Take care.

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