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Chengdu to Chongqing: China's High-Speed Rail Journey

First Experience on China's PREMIER CLASS Bullet Train 🇨🇳

Destination:ChinaCity:ChongqingPopulation: 32 million
First Experience on China's PREMIER CLASS Bullet Train 🇨🇳
Jack Aynsley Travel28 min

First Experience on China's PREMIER CLASS. This was filmed by Jack Aynsley Travel. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

Travel with us to China's most futuristic city, Chongqing, on the world's fastest high-speed rail. We arrive at Chengdu railway station and get some lunch at KFC before boarding our premier class train. We enjoyed a small selection of train snacks and couldn't believe the speed of this train. Watch as we arrive at our destination in no time.

We arrive at Chengdu railway station and get some lunch at KFC before boarding our premier class train.

We enjoyed a small selection of train snacks and couldn't believe the speed of this train.

Watch as we arrive at our destination in no time.

--- Jack Aynsley Travel
May 9, 2024, Spring in China

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Jack Aynsley Travel documents his first high-speed train journey in China, from Chengdu to Chongqing. He begins at Chengdu East Railway Station, which he compares with Newcastle Airport in size, and eats at a local KFC with menu items that differ from those in the West. When he boards the premier-class train, he and his companion discover their seats are in separate carriages. The ride is smooth and reaches up to 300 km/h, with ample legroom and views of the countryside. Complimentary snacks include crackers, rose cake, banana slices, and peas, and Jack looks at the clean train restrooms. He also discusses how to book seats together, keep an eye on belongings, and carry more than one payment method. The journey ends in Chongqing, where the contrast between older and newer buildings comes into view.

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First Experience on China's PREMIER CLASS Bullet Train 🇨🇳

Chengdu station and boarding

Jack Aynsley Travel takes his first Chinese high-speed train from Chengdu to Chongqing. The trip begins at Chengdu East Railway Station, a very large station that he compares with Newcastle Airport. Before boarding, he and his companion stop at KFC and try menu items that differ from what they know in the West. The visit shows how an international fast-food chain can have local options.

They have booked premier-class seats, but find that they are in separate carriages. The setback does not prevent them from boarding, and Jack records the comfortable seating and available legroom. The train moves smoothly and reaches speeds up to 300 km/h. During the ride, he observes the countryside and the mix of older and newer buildings.

Snacks and the arrival in Chongqing

The train provides complimentary snacks in a small box, including crackers, rose cake, banana slices, and peas. Jack reviews them for viewers and looks around the train carriage, including its clean, maintained restrooms. His ears pop a little at speed, but he is impressed by how smooth the ride feels. The video also shows the ticket and payment considerations for train travel, including keeping cash or more than one payment option available.

The journey includes stops and an efficient boarding and arrival process. As the train travels, Jack notices changes in landscape and temperature between the warmer south and colder north. On reaching Chongqing, the trip ends with the city’s buildings and transport setting up further exploration. His account follows the station, KFC, ticketing, train snacks, carriage, and arrival, while sharing practical observations from his first ride.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What surprised Jack about the bullet train?
A: He was impressed by how smooth the train felt even at 300 km/h. His ears popped a little, but he still found the ride comfortable and enjoyed the trip from Chengdu to Chongqing.
Q: What snacks were served on the train?
A: Jack describes a small snack box with crackers, rose cake, banana slices, and peas. He reviews the complimentary snacks during the journey and includes them among the details of his first high-speed train ride.
Q: What was KFC like in China?
A: Jack found the menu different from the Western versions he knew. He mentions beef burgers, bubble tea, and a dish called explosive chicken, and says the burger bread tasted quite sweet.

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Embark on a thrilling high-speed rail journey through China! Witness the futuristic city of Chongqing unfold as you travel from Chengdu. This captivating adventure begins at Chengdu railway station, followed by a quick lunch at KFC before boarding the premier class bullet train. Indulge in unique train snacks and marvel at the breathtaking speed. This is more than just travel; it's an immersive experience of China's impressive infrastructure and vibrant culture.