Guangzhou & Shenzhen: Exploring China's Modern Infrastructure by High-Speed Rail

My Second Day in China and I Can’t Believe My Eyes

Destination:ChinaCity:GuangzhouPopulation:18.7 million
My Second Day in China and I Can’t Believe My Eyes
Cori Ander 2025-05-2229 min

On my second day in Guangzhou, I decided to explore the older part of the city — which is still far more modern than any Western city I’ve ever visited. I was genuinely impressed by how clean and spotless Beijing Pedestrian Street was — not a single cigarette butt on the ground. I didn’t just find lots of shops here, but also super modern malls and beautiful temples. Of course, I had to try the local food for lunch, and luckily, the lady spoke some English and helped me modify it to be vegetarian (or what I call vegetarian enough for China). The next day, I caught a bullet train to Shenzhen. And just like the cities, Chinese railway stations are huuuge — as big as airports and incredibly modern. The country’s infrastructure is truly next level.

--- Cori Ander
May 22, 2025, Spring in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Welcome to Guangzhou
  2. 02:13Beijing Pedestrian Street
  3. 05:00Trying the local cuisine
  4. 08:22Pedestrian area
  5. 09:37Dafo Temple
  6. 15:41Metro China
  7. 18:34Navigating the Railway Station
  8. 22:08Chinese kiosk delicacies
  9. 25:51Taking the bullet trains
  10. 28:15Arriving to Shenzhen

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My Second Day in China and I Can’t Believe My Eyes

Cori Ander's China adventure continues! Her second day in Guangzhou showcased a blend of ancient and modern, from spotless streets and impressive malls to serene temples. A delicious vegetarian-ish lunch was followed by a high-speed rail journey to Shenzhen. Prepare to be amazed by the sheer scale and modernity of China's infrastructure, from bustling pedestrian areas to enormous railway stations.

Guangzhou & Shenzhen: Exploring China's Modern Infrastructure by High-Speed Rail

On my second day in Guangzhou, I decided to explore the older part of the city — which is still far more modern than any Western city I’ve ever visited. I was genuinely impressed by how clean and spotless Beijing Pedestrian Street was — not a single cigarette butt on the ground. I didn’t just find...

Attractions in this video: Beijing Pedestrian Street, Grand Buddha Temple