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China's Metro: Ancient Towns & Megacities

Travel China| The Metro Linking Ancient Towns & Megacities 🇨🇳

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Travel China| The Metro Linking Ancient Towns & Megacities 🇨🇳
Emily China Travel11 min

Travel China| The Metro Linking Ancient. This was filmed by Emily China Travel. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

Travel China| The Metro Linking Ancient Towns & Megacities 🇨🇳. This captivating journey reveals the beauty of traditional culture and the dynamism of modern life, showcasing the country's unique blend of past and present. Witness breathtaking drone footage and immerse yourself in the vibrant daily lives of the Chinese people.

--- Emily China Travel
March 21, 2025, Spring in China

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Emily takes the metro from Nanjing to Chuzhou for 17 RMB, about US$2.5, and spends time observing local routines. She uses her Nanjing metro card in Chuzhou, asks about bus travel, and gets a city introduction from a friendly taxi driver. She notices clean streets and many trash cans in a local park, tries sliced chicken rolls and stinky tofu, and observes residents playing cards. For the return, she chooses a high-speed train that takes 18 minutes, comparing its speed and price with the metro.

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Travel China| The Metro Linking Ancient Towns & Megacities 🇨🇳

Taking the metro to Chuzhou

Emily's trip begins in Nanjing, where she takes the metro to Chuzhou in Anhui province. The journey costs 17 RMB, about US$2.5, and takes about two and a half hours. She asks about bus travel after arriving and uses her Nanjing metro card in Chuzhou, an unexpected detail that prompts her to consider whether inter-city card use is possible elsewhere. Along the way she observes local life and the contrast between Nanjing's pace and Chuzhou's streets.

A taxi driver is friendly and takes Emily to a popular area, offering a personal introduction to the city. She appreciates the local knowledge and says asking residents for recommendations can add to a trip. Emily describes Chuzhou as inclusive and welcoming to different tastes. She notices how clean the streets are despite the busy atmosphere and is struck by how many trash cans are placed close together in a small area of a local park. She reflects on this as an evident effort to manage waste and keep public spaces tidy.

Local food and the return trip

Emily tries local food, including sliced chicken rolls and stinky tofu, and speaks with vendors. She sees residents playing cards, including children at play, and notes the small everyday moments that make the city feel lived in. The video contrasts the dynamism of large Nanjing with the character of a smaller city, while highlighting modern travel connections between them.

For the return to Nanjing, Emily takes the high-speed rail. She says the ride takes 18 minutes and compares it with the slower, less expensive metro option, encouraging travelers to consider whether cost or time matters more for their plans. The video presents both legs of her journey and the practical details she noticed: the metro fare, the transfer between cities, her Nanjing card working in Chuzhou, a helpful taxi driver, a bus inquiry, local food, park cleanliness, and the fast train home. Her impressions of Chuzhou are positive: she describes it as clean, its people as friendly, and its food as good. Emily's trip also includes questions about local buses and how to get around, then a discussion with the taxi driver about commuting in Chuzhou. She watches local residents playing a game and notices children among the people enjoying the area. At dinner she samples sliced chicken rolls and stinky tofu and speaks with vendors, finding the food appealing. The park's many trash cans stand out because several are clustered within a small area; she sees this as a practical feature of local waste management. Her observations include Chuzhou's clean streets even with activity around her, the friendliness of the people, and the ease of moving between the two cities by metro and high-speed rail. The return train's 18-minute ride is much quicker than the 2.5-hour metro journey, while the metro cost is 17 RMB. Emily weighs the money and time involved rather than presenting one option as right for every traveler. The trip provides a look at city transport, local daily life, food, and the way a smaller city connects with Nanjing.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: How much did Emily pay to travel from Nanjing to Chuzhou by metro?
A: She says the fare was 17 RMB, which she equates to about $2.5.
Q: What stood out to Emily in Chuzhou's park?
A: She noticed a huge number of trash cans in a small area, describing their abundance as striking.
Q: How did Emily return from Chuzhou to Nanjing?
A: She took a high-speed train and says the trip took 18 minutes.
Q: What was Emily's impression of Chuzhou?
A: She describes it as a nice, clean city with friendly people and good food. She also enjoyed trying local dishes during her visit.

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China's Metro: Ancient Towns & Megacities

Travel China| The Metro Linking Ancient Towns & Megacities 🇨🇳

China Metro Journey: Nanjing to Chuzhou Exploration

Explore the unexpected connections between China's ancient towns and megacities, all linked by an extensive metro system. This captivating journey reveals the beauty of traditional culture and the dynamism of modern life, showcasing the country's unique blend of past and present. Witness breathtaking drone footage and immerse yourself in the vibrant daily lives of the Chinese people.

Attractions in this video: Chuzhou City