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Sven Travel’s Chongqing trip begins with a train journey from Furong Ancient Town. He uses Trip.com to book, travels in a hard sleeper and encounters airport-style liquid restrictions at the railway station. In Chongqing he checks into Ascott Raffles City, where an upgrade and the hotel’s views make the stay a highlight. He then visits the illuminated buildings of Hongyadong, but a thunderstorm cuts the evening walk short. The vlog also includes the train ride’s unusual sights and practical booking details.
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Train travel and hotel arrival
Sven Travel leaves Furong Ancient Town and takes a train toward Chongqing. He describes the hard sleeper as more comfortable than expected and uses Trip.com to book, finding the process straightforward for an international traveler. During the journey he sees countryside and other high-speed trains,. At the railway station, airport-style security includes a restriction on liquids above 150 ml.
In Chongqing, Sven checks into Ascott Raffles City Chongqing. He shows the room, its amenities and views across the city. The stay includes an upgrade arranged through Booking.com and help from the hotel, which adds an unexpected element to the trip. Sven spends time showing the room amenities and city views before heading back out. The building's architecture and the room become a contrast with the rail journey that brought him there.
Hongyadong in the rain
Sven visits Hongyadong, the illuminated complex that attracts crowds and offers photo opportunities. A sudden thunderstorm cuts the evening exploration short. He remains impressed by the buildings and recommends seeing the area, while noting that visitors may want to consider the weather and crowds when planning a visit. The next morning he films more of the city before ending the vlog.
The account includes two price and journey details: a sleeper trip from Zhangjiajie to Chongqing is described as around $15, and a 6.5-hour Trip.com booking is described as around €16. Sven also says a premium Didi driver can take time to locate. From booking and station security to checking into the hotel and walking among Hongyadong's crowds, the video follows the practical and unexpected parts of his Chongqing trip.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: How did Sven travel to Chongqing?
- A: He traveled by train from Furong Ancient Town, passing through Zhangjiajie before reaching Chongqing. The source mentions a sleeper train costing around $15 and a 6.5-hour Trip.com journey costing around €16.
- Q: What happened during Sven’s visit to Hongyadong?
- A: He saw the illuminated buildings and crowds, but a sudden thunderstorm shortened his evening exploration.
- Q: What hotel did Sven stay at in Chongqing?
- A: He checked into Ascott Raffles City Chongqing and showed the room, its amenities and city views. The source describes an upgrade arranged through Booking.com and help from the hotel.
