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Riding the WORLD’S FASTEST Bullet Train in China 🇨🇳 Beijing to Shanghai
Riding China's Fastest Bullet Train from Beijing to Shanghai
Riding the WORLD’S FASTEST Bullet Train in China 🇨🇳 from Beijing to Shanghai aboard China’s ultra high-speed train. In this video I show the full journey from Beijing South Railway Station (Beijingnan) to Shanghai Hongqiao, exploring 2nd class, 1st class, business class, and the luxury suites on...
Riding the WORLD’S FASTEST Bullet Train in China 🇨🇳 from Beijing to Shanghai aboard China’s ultra high-speed train. In this video I show the full journey from Beijing South Railway Station (Beijingnan) to Shanghai Hongqiao, exploring 2nd class, 1st class, business class, and the luxury suites on China’s INSANE Bullet Train. I review the seats, food carriage, toilets, corridors, and test the unbelievable stability with the famous coin test while traveling at insane speed. You’ll also see what 2nd Class looks like on China’s Bullet Train and why China’s High-Speed Trains are UNBELIEVABLE. One of the craziest things is that you can even order Starbucks, McDonald’s, and KFC directly on the train. This is the full experience of Riding China's FASTEST Bullet Train from Beijing to Shanghai on one of the TOP FASTEST High Speed Trains in the world.
Hop aboard the world's fastest bullet train from Beijing to Shanghai! Our traveler takes you through every seat class—from second to luxury suites—tests the legendary coin stability, and reveals the wild fact that you can order Starbucks and KFC onboard. This is high-speed rail at its most insane, with a full journey review that'll blow your mind.
Riding the WORLD’S FASTEST Bullet Train in China 🇨🇳 from Beijing to Shanghai aboard China’s ultra high-speed train. In this video I show the full journey from Beijing South Railway Station (Beijingnan) to Shanghai Hongqiao, exploring 2nd class, 1st class, business class, and the luxury suites on China’s INSANE Bullet Train. I review the seats, food carriage, toilets, corridors, and test the unbelievable stability with the famous coin test while traveling at insane speed. You’ll also see what 2nd Class looks like on China’s Bullet Train and why China’s High-Speed Trains are UNBELIEVABLE. One of the craziest things is that you can even order Starbucks, McDonald’s, and KFC directly on the train. This is the full experience of Riding China's FASTEST Bullet Train from Beijing to Shanghai on one of the TOP FASTEST High Speed Trains in the world.
Homeless Pelican takes us on an unforgettable journey aboard the world's fastest bullet train from Beijing to Shanghai. Starting at the sprawling Beijing South Railway Station, he boards the G19 train and dives into the second-class experience. The train is incredibly clean, stable, and fast—reaching 350 km/h. He discovers that passengers can order Starbucks, McDonald's, and KFC right to their seats using QR codes, a service that blows his mind. A simple coin test proves the train's remarkable stability: a battery balanced on his coffee cup doesn't move. Walking through the carriages, he glimpses first-class, business-class, and a closed VIP suite. The toilets are spotless, with both Chinese and Western styles, and free hot water is available. As the train speeds past endless cities and farms, Homeless Pelican shares fun facts: the Beijing–Shanghai line cost $38 billion, serves 250 million passengers yearly, and the entire railway system could wrap around the Earth three times. He also advises fellow foreigners to use trip.com for easy ticket booking. The train arrives two minutes early at Nanjing South, then continues to Shanghai Hongqiao, a massive station with animal-themed floors. After a quick taxi ride, he settles into a $14-a-night room, reflecting on the incredible efficiency, cleanliness, and service of China's high-speed rail. The journey is a testament to modern engineering and a must-try experience for any traveler.
Join Homeless Pelican as he rides the world's fastest bullet train from Beijing to Shanghai, experiencing mind-blowing speed, impeccable service, and the surreal ability to order Starbucks and McDonald's right to his seat. This journey reveals China's ultra-modern railway system in all its glory, from the massive Beijing South station to the endless Shanghai Hongqiao, with a coin test that proves unbelievable stability. A fascinating glimpse into cutting-edge travel.
Riding China's fastest bullet train from Beijing to Shanghai, Homeless Pelican experiences insane speed, Starbucks delivery, and a coin test proving remarkable
Beijing to Shanghai Bullet Train: World's Fastest Ride Review
2:05 Bullet train G trains are the fast ones; check your departure counter at the station. The Beijing South platform has 23 counters with timetables.
5:07 Second-class seats have ample legroom, a fold-down table, charging ports, and seat controls. It feels more like an airplane than a train.
5:48 Use the QR code on your seat to order food and drinks (Starbucks, McDonald's, KFC) directly to your seat. Payment is via mobile scan.
8:35 The train is extremely stable. You can perform a coin test: balance a coin or battery on a coffee cup and it won't move even at 350 km/h.
14:55 Book tickets on trip.com for convenience. The official Chinese app is harder for foreigners, but trip.com charges a small commission ($3–$10).
18:00 Trains often arrive a few minutes early; be ready to disembark quickly. The train crew cleans rapidly between stops.
19:45 Shanghai Hongqiao station is huge. Use animal-themed signs (camel, giraffe) on the floor to navigate to your exit or taxi rank.
2:05 Bullet train G trains are the fast ones; check your departure counter at the station. The Beijing South platform has 23 counters with timetables.
5:07 Second-class seats have ample legroom, a fold-down table, charging ports, and seat controls. It feels more like an airplane than a train.
5:48 Use the QR code on your seat to order food and drinks (Starbucks, McDonald's, KFC) directly to your seat. Payment is via mobile scan.
8:35 The train is extremely stable. You can perform a coin test: balance a coin or battery on a coffee cup and it won't move even at 350 km/h.
14:55 Book tickets on trip.com for convenience. The official Chinese app is harder for foreigners, but trip.com charges a small commission ($3–$10).
18:00 Trains often arrive a few minutes early; be ready to disembark quickly. The train crew cleans rapidly between stops.
19:45 Shanghai Hongqiao station is huge. Use animal-themed signs (camel, giraffe) on the floor to navigate to your exit or taxi rank.
0:25 Boarding at Beijing South
3:24 Second class seat review
5:43 Ordering Starbucks via QR code
8:40 Coin test for stability
9:28 Walking through carriages
11:19 Toilet tour and free hot water
13:00 Ordering McDonald's to seat
17:55 Arriving at Nanjing South
18:58 Exiting Shanghai Hongqiao station
21:13 Room tour in Shanghai
0:25 Boarding at Beijing South
3:24 Second class seat review
5:43 Ordering Starbucks via QR code
8:40 Coin test for stability
9:28 Walking through carriages
11:19 Toilet tour and free hot water
13:00 Ordering McDonald's to seat
17:55 Arriving at Nanjing South
18:58 Exiting Shanghai Hongqiao station
21:13 Room tour in Shanghai
What was the most surprising thing about the train?
The ability to order McDonald's and have it delivered to your seat while traveling at 350 km/h.
How stable is the train?
Extremely stable – I could balance a battery on top of my coffee cup without any movement.
Is it easy for foreigners to buy tickets?
Yes, use trip.com; it's easier than the official Chinese app for foreigners.
