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Chengdu's Futuristic Subway: China's Public Transport Triumph
China did what America still can’t: build a clean, modern, efficient subway system that feels like the future. In this video, I explore Chengdu’s incredible metro — from stunning design to high-tech features — and show why one Chinese city is outperforming every major U.S. city in public...
China did what America still can’t: build a clean, modern, efficient subway system that feels like the future. In this video, I explore Chengdu’s incredible metro — from stunning design to high-tech features — and show why one Chinese city is outperforming every major U.S. city in public transportation.
So whether you're traveling in China, or just want to see an AI like subway station, this video is for you.
Lizzy's journey through Chengdu reveals a subway system that's lightyears ahead of the US. Prepare to be amazed by the futuristic design, cutting-edge technology, and sheer efficiency of this Chinese marvel. It's a glimpse into the future of public transport, showcasing innovation that leaves American cities in the dust. Don't miss this eye-opening exploration of Chengdu's transportation triumph!
China did what America still can’t: build a clean, modern, efficient subway system that feels like the future. In this video, I explore Chengdu’s incredible metro — from stunning design to high-tech features — and show why one Chinese city is outperforming every major U.S. city in public transportation.
So whether you're traveling in China, or just want to see an AI like subway station, this video is for you.
Traveler Lizzy explores Chengdu's revolutionary subway system, particularly Line 9 — China's first fully automated driverless metro in Western China, which launched in December 2020. She is visibly awestruck by the stations' futuristic, almost sci-fi aesthetic, which she describes as looking like they were designed by AI or a spaceship interior. <br><br>Starting at the Global Center, the world's largest shopping center, Lizzy demonstrates how easy it is for foreigners to use the metro via Alipay, scanning a QR code to enter. She emphasizes the extreme cleanliness, noting she could 'literally sleep' on the floor, unlike in US subways. At Jingchung Avenue station, she is speechless, calling the infrastructure ‘crazy’ and ‘unreal,’ and challenges viewers who might claim the footage is AI-generated. <br><br>Riding the driverless train, she points out the 5G connectivity and notes that no one is holding onto the rails, finding it comfortable and fast — like a roller coaster. She then reflects on the societal impact: the subway is used by everyone — students with luggage, elderly people, and ordinary commuters — unlike in America where subways are often unsafe or used as homeless shelters. Lizzy passionately argues that the Chinese government spends tax money on citizens' convenience and safety rather than military hardware, calling China 'the hope of the world for a better future.' <br><br>She saves the best for last: after riding for over an hour and visiting four stations, the total cost was just 2.7 RMB (about 40 cents). She ends with a playful remark about seeing cute babies and jokingly hints it might be time to settle down in China.
Traveler Lizzy visits Chengdu to explore its futuristic, AI-designed metro system, Line 9. She finds it cleaner, faster, and more efficient than any U.S. subway, calling it a 'spaceship' that feels 500 years ahead. The city proves that China prioritizes public convenience over military spending.
Lizzy explores Chengdu's futuristic metro, an AI-like system cleaner and faster than any U.S. subway, proving China's focus on public convenience.
Chengdu Futuristic Driverless Metro Tour AI Subway China
2:03 Use Alipay to scan a QR code at the turnstile to enter the metro; international bank cards work if you connect them in the app.
5:03 Ride Line 9 for an adrenaline rush; the driverless train accelerates fast, offering a roller-coaster-like experience.
14:14 A long metro ride visiting four stations costs only about 2.7 RMB, making it one of the most affordable public transits in the world.
3:21 Announcements are in English, and the trains are air-conditioned, providing relief from Chengdu's hot summer.
2:03 Use Alipay to scan a QR code at the turnstile to enter the metro; international bank cards work if you connect them in the app.
5:03 Ride Line 9 for an adrenaline rush; the driverless train accelerates fast, offering a roller-coaster-like experience.
14:14 A long metro ride visiting four stations costs only about 2.7 RMB, making it one of the most affordable public transits in the world.
3:21 Announcements are in English, and the trains are air-conditioned, providing relief from Chengdu's hot summer.
0:01 Arriving in Chengdu
2:14 Using Alipay to enter
3:44 Arriving at futuristic station
6:14 Riding driverless train
8:56 Exploring random station
14:14 Cost of the ride
0:01 Arriving in Chengdu
2:14 Using Alipay to enter
3:44 Arriving at futuristic station
6:14 Riding driverless train
8:56 Exploring random station
14:14 Cost of the ride
How do you use the metro in Chengdu as a foreigner?
You download Alipay, connect an international bank card, translate the subway option, scan the QR code at the gate, and you're through. It's very easy.
How much did the metro ride cost?
I rode for over an hour, visited four stations, and it only cost 2.7 RMB, which is less than 50 cents.
Is the metro really that clean?
Yes, the floors are so clean you could literally sleep on them. It's nothing like subway systems in the US.
