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China's Worst Train: 24-Hour Urumqi to Kashgar Journey

Taking The Worst Train In China ( Crazy 24 Hours Journey!!! )

Destination:ChinaProvince:XinjiangCity:Urumqi
Taking The Worst Train In China  ( Crazy 24 Hours Journey!!! )
Blackman Da Traveller43 min

Taking The Worst Train In China ( Crazy 24. This was filmed by Blackman Da Traveller. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

Imagine being stuck on one of the worst trains in China for a 24-hour journey cramped spaces, questionable conditions, and non-stop chaos! In this video, I take you on a wild ride through an unforgettable, crazy 24-hour train trip across China. It’s an experience I’ll never forget, and it’s not for the faint of heart!

What you’ll experience in this video Surviving 24 hours in less-than-ideal conditions — from overcrowding to uncomfortable seats, interactions with locals, unexpected situations, and challenges along the way.

I decided to take a train from Urumqi the capital of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in Northwestern China to Kashgar to deep far west of china by airplane its a couple hours but by train its 24 hours to get there , so i thought let me experience this train journey in china , many tourists who visit china dont take this train due to the restrictions tourists have when they visit china .

This video will highlight what its like to take Chinas long trains and also getting the chance to meet different types of Chinese people from different cultures and hearing their stories about what its like to be Chinese and live in China .

--- Blackman Da Traveller
August 23, 2025, Summer in China

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Blackman the Traveller takes a 24-hour sleeper train from Urumqi to Kashgar in Xinjiang, calling it the worst train ride in China. He moves through the large station, negotiates for a sleeper berth and faces language barriers while meeting local families, vendors and police. The trip is more about daily life than sightseeing: passengers share meals, tea and routines, and the windows show snowy landscapes and city buildings beyond the platform. Blackman describes helpful encounters with passengers as well as tense exchanges with authorities. Food and Wi-Fi are limited, turning simple requests into practical challenges. The ride also gives him a chance to listen to travelers' stories and observe life in western China. He records both the humor and difficulty of the trip, including the children’s curiosity, strangers helping him and Muslim passengers expressing concern and offering blessings for safety and peace.

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Taking The Worst Train In China  ( Crazy 24 Hours Journey!!! )

The experience

Blackman the Traveller heads to Urumqi to catch a 24-hour sleeper train to Kashgar, deep in western Xinjiang. He films the busy station, negotiates tickets, and negotiates a language barrier with locals and police, all while stressing the aim to show real life in this remote corner of China. Along the way, he meets families and vendors on the train, shares meals from street-food sellers, and observes daily rituals—from tea to massage kiosks—amid a backdrop of snowy landscapes and skyscrapers far beyond the platform. He captures moments of warmth and humor with fellow passengers Amir and others, as well as tense exchanges with authorities that underscore how travel stories can brush against political sensitivities.

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The emotional peaks arrive with human connections: children’s curiosity, strangers helping a foreigner navigate, and the poignant moment when Muslim brothers and sisters express concern and blessings for safety and peace. The traveler logs the journey as a mix of adventure, struggle, and genuine human connection that makes the chaos worth it. Traveler name: Blackman the Traveller is the narrator guiding you through the chaos of a 24-hour rail odyssey, revealing a China less polished than glossy channels but deeply real and surprisingly hospitable. The tone remains candid, observational, and respectful, inviting viewers to weigh their own appetite for such a challenge and to consider the people who share this long ride. The video highlights the gravity of the journey—language hurdles, food shortages, and the absence of Wi‑Fi—paired with tender interactions and a sense of humility before a vast, evolving country. It’s a raw portrait of travel in a sensitive region, told with humor, curiosity, and a willingness to listen to locals’ stories.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: How long is the train ride from Urumqi to Kashgar?
A: The sleeper train journey is 24 hours.
Q: What challenges did Blackman face on the train?
A: He describes language barriers, getting a sleeper berth, limited food and the lack of Wi-Fi.
Q: What was the interaction with passengers like?
A: He meets families and vendors, and describes passengers helping him and sharing food and conversation.

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