China High-Speed Train Chongqing to Shanghai Tips and What I

I Tried China’s CRAZY FAST TRAIN from Chongqing to Shanghai 🇨🇳

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I Tried China’s CRAZY FAST TRAIN from Chongqing to Shanghai 🇨🇳
Malina's Vibe2025-05-1423 min

This travel vlog follows a 12-hour high-speed train journey from Chongqing to Shanghai. Malina intentionally records the experience to show what to expect and how to handle common hiccups, like missing a train. She notes that staff can help rebook quickly and that foreigners may face ticketing steps at stations, including refunds or changes at kiosks near the station. The video blends humor with practical advice for travelers navigating Chinese rail travel and ticketing. Throughout, she asks viewers about their travel preferences for long trips and what about China they have not seen before, ending with a teaser for the next adventure.

--- Malina's Vibe
May 14, 2025, Spring in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00lost the train moment
  2. 0:49station vibe and plan
  3. 1:36gate hunt English option
  4. 2:01manual passport check
  5. 4:48booking at the station
  6. 6:09english ticket process showed
  7. 9:35pay with QR at gate
  8. 11:15refund/change dilemma
  9. 13:01refund office help
  10. 17:00cabin tour compartments

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I Tried China’s CRAZY FAST TRAIN from Chongqing to Shanghai 🇨🇳

Malina takes viewers along on a very long Chinese rail journey, filming a 12-hour high-speed ride from Chongqing to Shanghai. The video captures the real ups and downs of train travel abroad, including the moment she misses her first train at a busy station and then quickly gets help from staff to board a new train within an hour. She shares practical tips learned along the way, such as where to change or refund tickets when a miss happens and the difficulty foreigners face when buying tickets from vending machines near stations. The vibe stays candid and helpful, with light humor from the vending machine mishap, and occasional questions to the audience about travel preferences and China experiences. The overall message is that preparation and knowing where to get assistance can turn a potential setback into a smooth next-step, encouraging fellow travelers to join in future adventures. Malina signs off with anticipation for the next journey and invites viewers to weigh in on train, bus

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China High-Speed Train Chongqing to Shanghai Tips and What I

Join me as I travel across China with the high-speed train! 🚄 This must be one of the LONGEST TRAIN RIDES I’ve ever had because I’m taking you with me on a ⏳12h journey from Chongqing to Shanghai with the high speed train in China!🇨🇳 Are you in? The journey is long and I made it even longer by...