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ZingwiBrothers travel by high-speed train from Shanghai to Beijing for the first time. At Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, they find an airport-like terminal with many shops and a passport-scan check-in process. The train's seating and storage make the trip comfortable, and they describe its speed as an advantage over flying. Ordering food is harder because the app-based system requires a Chinese phone number, so they buy drinks and noodles from onboard service. After arriving in Beijing, they navigate the station and take the subway to their hotel, finishing with a birthday hot pot dinner.
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Shanghai Hongqiao and boarding
ZingwiBrothers begin at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, a large modern station with many shops that feels almost like an airport. They find the check-in process simple: passengers scan their passports rather than collecting physical tickets. The station serves many high-speed departures, and the crowds move in an orderly way. Aboard, the seating layout reminds them of an airplane, with storage and coat hangers. They discuss the cost, around $82, and say that the train's speed and convenience make it worthwhile compared with a longer, more expensive flight.
Onboard food and arrival in Beijing
Food ordering proves challenging because the train uses an app system that requires a Chinese phone number. They buy drinks and noodles from onboard service and find the noodles surprisingly good. The journey is smooth and fast, averaging 270 kilometers per hour. On arrival in Beijing, signs and passenger flow make the station easy to navigate. The brothers take the subway to their hotel and later have hot pot for a birthday dinner. Their experience includes interactions with helpful locals and practical details about passports, station amenities, onboard meals and QR access to the subway. The trip shows how the high-speed rail links two major cities and what first-time passengers encounter at each step. At Shanghai Hongqiao, the scale of the station is one of the first things the brothers notice. They describe it as almost airport-like, with shops, crowds and many departures. The passport scan makes check-in easier than they expected. On board, there is room for luggage and coat hangers, and the seats are arranged much like an airplane. They weigh the ticket cost against the shorter journey and convenience. They note that the app-based ordering process can be difficult without a Chinese phone number, but manage to get drinks and noodles from onboard service. The station in Beijing is orderly too, with clear signs helping them find the subway. QR codes are used for subway access, and free water dispensers at stations offer another practical amenity. The high-speed train trip ends with the brothers reaching their hotel and celebrating with hot pot for a birthday dinner.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: How do passengers check in for the train?
- A: The brothers scan their passports at check-in rather than using a physical ticket.
- Q: What is it like to order food onboard?
- A: Ordering through the app can be difficult because it requires a Chinese phone number. They buy drinks and noodles from onboard service.
- Q: How fast did the train travel?
- A: The brothers describe the ride as smooth and say it averaged 270 kilometers per hour.
