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Malina and her sister brave a 5:20 AM start to catch the G329 bullet train from Beijing to Chongqing. From navigating Beijing West's massive station to marveling at the train's steady 350 km/h speed, every detail is a revelation. The second-class car is clean, quiet, and packed with features like USB ports and hot water for instant noodles. But the real surprise? The business class pods that rival airline seats. This ride is a masterclass in Chinese rail efficiency.
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In this video, editor Malina embarks on a 7-hour high-speed train journey from Beijing West to Chongqing North aboard the G329. She and her sister begin their day at 5:20 AM, hailing a taxi with surprising ease—Beijing is already bustling. At Beijing West Station, they are awed by its sheer size, complete with a food court, 7-Eleven, and even a power bank rental machine. Malina notes that for foreigners, manual passport checks are the norm, but the digital signage and English translations make navigation simple.
