Chinese Bullet Train VS Slow Train - Which Is Better?

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    In this series, I explore some of the questions that you, the viewer, most frequently ask me about Life in China.
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  • @Nicofilms
    @Nicofilms  5 років тому +107

    The rail network here in China is the best I have experienced. The most famous are China's High speed or 'bullet trains' and their older Sleeper trains. I take both options to compare the good and the bad so you can decide which is better!
    I have a more in-depth video just about the Sleeper train here:
    ua-cam.com/video/_4NqL4XS18c/v-deo.html
    If you like this then check out my other videos about China
    ua-cam.com/video/kEELmrMKwpQ/v-deo.html
    Don't forget to hit that subscribe button for more China and travel-related content: ua-cam.com/users/nicofilms

    • @zouzhihui8282
      @zouzhihui8282 5 років тому +2

      Nico There is small error in your video. “slow train” is actually called “fast train(快车)” in China,and “highspeed train” is called “高铁” in China.

    • @szjohnwong
      @szjohnwong 5 років тому +2

      I like travel in low speed trains when I spend my holiday, its relax. But when I have a job to do,I prefer the high speed trains.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +2

      @@szjohnwong Yeah, I think this is a good way to do it!!

    • @rongyaowang1075
      @rongyaowang1075 5 років тому +2

      FUXING~HIGH~SPEED.train~good😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @comradestrawberry1876
    @comradestrawberry1876 5 років тому +84

    I’ve always had a soft spot for trains. I like to take the slowest train possible that stops at all the counties, if not overnight. It’s fascinating hearing the accents of the passengers shift as I travel further away from home. Sometimes traveling is not about the destination but the journey!

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +7

      This is such a lovely comment and one I can totally relate too! I agree travelling is not always about the destination but the journey!

    • @koenhill4170
      @koenhill4170 5 років тому +2

      totally agree with you

    • @4-SeasonNature
      @4-SeasonNature 5 років тому

      Can foreigners book chinese trains using visa credit cards while not in China yet in advance?

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      @@4-SeasonNature Maybe on Trip.com? To be honest I always pay with WeChat so I haven't looked.

    • @4-SeasonNature
      @4-SeasonNature 5 років тому

      @@Nicofilms Thanks for pointing to the website. I'll give it a try.

  • @dannichen3841
    @dannichen3841 5 років тому +14

    G is for Gaotie(高铁/High speed rail)
    D is for Dongche(动车/Motor train)
    T is for Tekuai(特快/Very fast)
    K is for Kuaisu(快速/Fast)
    Z is for Zhida(直达/non-stop)
    And if there’s no letter at the beginning, that’s the slowest train.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for this info it's really helpful!

    • @yuzhezhang2346
      @yuzhezhang2346 4 роки тому

      坐过一班从阿尔山到乌兰浩特的无字母车次火车,过了一宿才到,哈哈哈

    • @rickd3777
      @rickd3777 3 роки тому

      I think G is for 高速动车组(Gaosudongchezu, High speed EMU)

  • @TheRealIronMan
    @TheRealIronMan 4 роки тому +31

    ".... the overnight train will save you money on the hotel for the evening."
    Holy shit, I can't believe I never thought of it that way, quite a money saver indeed.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  4 роки тому +4

      haha yeah! When you travel a lot got to think of ways to save those pennies!

    • @ngdlxz
      @ngdlxz 4 роки тому +1

      the catch is you would have to share your cabin with three other people if you travel solo.. So if you are travelling in a party of four, than soft sleeper would be a great deal

    • @sakurakou2009
      @sakurakou2009 4 роки тому

      depend would you rather sleeping while sitting or sleep on bed

    • @ZhouHaibo
      @ZhouHaibo 3 роки тому

      How about just take your Jet, Tony?

  • @bingshannalan9331
    @bingshannalan9331 5 років тому +87

    If I need go to another city in the morning, I’d like take the slow train, soft bed , sleep one night, cheaper than the hotel, and comfortable

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +5

      Yeah I agree it works really well for that, or if you want to spend a full day sight seeing.

    • @yuanaero
      @yuanaero 5 років тому +3

      I used the slow green car train when I was young, that wad the only choice at the time. It took me 2 hrs from Tianjin to Beijing. Now is 34mins.

    • @ada_play_games8310
      @ada_play_games8310 5 років тому

      And I used the slow trian like 10 years ago, from Zhengzhou to Urumqi, I spent three days and two nights on it and it took me across 3400km, or 2112.6 miles railroads. The price was pretty affordable, I have to admit.
      Now if you want to go to Urumqi from Zhengzhou, you still gonna to spend as long as 30 hrs, cauz the high speed railroad haven't been finished yet.
      But of course, you can choose to take plane which only takes 4 hrs.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Wow! Yeah it is super fast to Tianjin now!

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      3 days is a long time! Do they have plans to connect the high speed rail to there?

  • @xz1891
    @xz1891 5 років тому +234

    The "slow" train is still faster than Amtrak.

    • @tennisguru6739
      @tennisguru6739 5 років тому +12

      hahah...yes

    • @zhuyuan0624
      @zhuyuan0624 5 років тому +8

      @@tennisguru6739 Slower than the NorthEastern Regional and Acela Express, faster than the rest.

    • @kimgordon3310
      @kimgordon3310 5 років тому +4

      Well, think it in other direction. It gave you enough time to enjoy the view.

    • @kimgordon3310
      @kimgordon3310 5 років тому +2

      @9A Gaming Patience and meditation.😄

    • @zhiyulei9193
      @zhiyulei9193 5 років тому +6

      In fact, the "slow" train (“绿皮车” or green-compartment train) has similar speed with Amtrak, but just in China, passenger trains have higher priority than freight trains so the trains seldom delay, while in US, freight trains have higher priority so Amtrak trains often delay and seem to be much slower

  • @天大地大-x9b
    @天大地大-x9b 5 років тому +24

    If you arrive your destination in the morning ,you can take the slow train in the evening,then you can save the hotel fee。

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +7

      Exactly! That's why its so great!

    • @greenlouis7054
      @greenlouis7054 5 років тому +2

      @@Nicofilms As a Chinese college student, when I traveled between school and home, I always took advantage of this😂

  • @jemmej-mej1646
    @jemmej-mej1646 4 роки тому +1

    you have got such a positivity in your video,your happiness are infectious all i can say is YOU ARE WONDERFUL!!!

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  4 роки тому

      Oh thank you that is such a lovely comment I really appreciate it!

  • @rickd3777
    @rickd3777 4 роки тому

    Chinese railfan passing by: the slow train is a China Railways RW25T, this is the new livery, which started in use in 2014, this type of coach was originally painted white, similar to the high speed trains.

  • @jiabinzhang9234
    @jiabinzhang9234 5 років тому +23

    Overall, a very informative, handy video for all the travelers in China!! If I may add more, there's an easy way to tell which train is the actual high-speed train by only looking the initial letter of the train number, e.g. G666. "G" stands for a high-speed train, which can usually go up to 300 - 350km/h depending on the specific route. If. e.g. D666, "D" means it's also a high-speed train, but with lower speed, usually 200km- 250km. Its price is much cheaper than G trains. If you don't mind being late for a few minutes, D trains are preferable. However, noted that D trains have only a few routes right now. They're largely replaced by G trains. If, e.g. T666, "T" means "very high-speed train", but aware, it was developed before any D or G trains, so back in that time, T" was considered very high speed, but actually, it's only 160km or so. If, e.g. Z666, "Z" means it's a direct/non-stop route, with fewer stops, and links large cities. If. e.g. K666, "K" means it's a fast train, likewise, this' s kind of train was developed way back than G or D trains. Usually, it can only go up to 100-120km/h, and, most of the time. it's the "Green Skin Train". The last kind, e.g. 666, without any initial letter, it stands for a slow train. 80 -100 km/h and with many stops in the rural area.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +3

      WOW!!!! Thank you for this!! This is really informative and helpful for people! Thank you for watching I'm pleased you enjoyed the video!

    • @squarepeg1023
      @squarepeg1023 5 років тому +1

      Wow, awesome I never knew that!

    • @jiabinzhang9234
      @jiabinzhang9234 5 років тому +2

      @@NicofilmsNo sweat! Keep up the good work! Looking forward to your new video!

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +1

      @@jiabinzhang9234 Thanks! The next one will be in two weeks, watch this space!

    • @kelvinchan1383
      @kelvinchan1383 5 років тому +1

      The characters at the beginning of the train no. are actually the pronunciations (pinyin) of train types.
      G means 1st level high-speed train (Gao Tie 高铁)
      D means 2nd level high-speed train (Dong Che 动车)
      T means special fast (Te Kuai 特快)
      K means fast (Kuai Che 快车)
      Z means direct (Zhi Da 直达)
      For sharing.

  • @fermizh
    @fermizh 5 років тому +17

    OMG, I miss China so much! Luckily I'm flying back this month!

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Awesome!! I hope you have a good time :)

  • @ThomasLi4017
    @ThomasLi4017 5 років тому +21

    Hong Kong is also a city in China that attracted a lot of tourists in the past, but there have been too many violent protests in Hong Kong recently. Tourists are not recommended to stay in Hong Kong. I personally recommend transiting through Hong Kong to Shenzhen, Zhuhai and Guangzhou (cities in Guangdong province). There is a high-speed railway. Tourists can travel from Hong Kong International Airport to Kowloon Station by Airport Express (this is a fast train but not the high-speed railway the media refers to), and then walk along a covered footbridge with good signage to the Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, which is the high-speed railway station. There are always sufficient seats on high-speed railway trains, so there is no need to reserve in advance. I recommend travelling by High Speed Rail to Futian Station which is in the CBD of Shenzhen.

    • @CN_SFY_General
      @CN_SFY_General 10 місяців тому

      I did not see it. There are protests, but not violent protests if the police do not try to use violent force.

  • @陈三立-t4p
    @陈三立-t4p 5 років тому +55

    我居然在看一个老外介绍如何坐高铁

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +9

      haha well, thanks for watching!

    • @CR7China
      @CR7China 5 років тому +2

      卧槽 黄之锋!

    • @yuanliwang1534
      @yuanliwang1534 5 років тому +2

      感觉她坐的是普通火车不是动车啊?

    • @你好神奇
      @你好神奇 5 років тому +1

      绿皮车,我天天坐

    • @Jacktan9203
      @Jacktan9203 5 років тому +1

      Well she's making a tutorial video for other foreigners. Not for you LMAOOO

  • @karama8260
    @karama8260 5 років тому +1

    Your channel is very quality, and I hope more people will subscribe it!

  • @Hudsonqweradsfcc2bi
    @Hudsonqweradsfcc2bi 5 років тому +4

    Your accent is beautiful. Love your video!

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Thank you, that is so kind!

  • @ElvenDeputyGeneral
    @ElvenDeputyGeneral 4 роки тому

    I once took a train from Nanjing to Baotou(Inner Mongolia). Took 2 days but loved the scenery.

  • @WORLDPEACE2628
    @WORLDPEACE2628 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful experiences

  • @bubu_lubu
    @bubu_lubu 5 років тому +9

    always quality content, thank you ✨

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Thank you! I'm pleased you liked it :)

  • @Uncle-chen-29
    @Uncle-chen-29 5 років тому +8

    last month i also tried maglev train,amazing speed,and wish you have more fun in China 😄

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Oh cool! I haven't been on that one yet but I heard it's very convenient!

  • @rajendramali9237
    @rajendramali9237 5 років тому +2

    Great, Nico!!!Love from India!!

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @archie9724
    @archie9724 5 років тому +2

    the train number start with k means fast train(kuaisu快速 in Chinese),start with Z means the train won't stop during the journey (in Chinese is zhida 直达)and faster than the K train

  • @hihahiha2023
    @hihahiha2023 5 років тому +37

    6hrs Sleeper Train

  • @stone8066
    @stone8066 5 років тому +1

    It is the best approach to show the comparison between high speed train and slow train.

  • @kelvinyschun
    @kelvinyschun 3 роки тому

    Great explanations. I remembered looking for English speakers windows or standing in long lines.
    Sleeper trains are an experience

  • @jlai3861
    @jlai3861 5 років тому +3

    My wife and inlaws always take slower sleeper train to do overnight trip, but for me it's hard to fall sleep in a train, I take high speed for same trip that just take hours instead of one whole evening and night.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      I think it depends on which suits your journey better. I agree I did find it a little strange. I think it was the feeling of travelling sideways made me not sleep so good.

  • @bohan9957
    @bohan9957 5 років тому +4

    Very nice video, very informative. I was in China last year and was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable the "slow train" is. Sometimes I'd prefer to take an overnight train to my destination due to schedule, and the "slow train" worked out perfect. I'm using quotation mark because the "slow train" is not slow!

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      haha no it's not really. It was certainly an experience, I agree it worked really well with our schedule too!

  • @nadyaarandaenespanol6308
    @nadyaarandaenespanol6308 5 років тому +4

    Here watching your video. Thanks Nico.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for watching, I hope you like it!?

    • @ytbvd5021
      @ytbvd5021 5 років тому

      Have a good trip

  • @nichaeloz
    @nichaeloz 5 років тому +5

    Great video . There are dining cars on some of the slow trains. I spend a late afternoon into the evening in a dining car from Tongliao to Siping in Jilin province and and the food was quite passable.
    Also any travel 2,000km or more in China flying is the better option. The airports are very modern clean and outside the busy periods not that crowded.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for the insight! Yeh I agree I think if its far then a plane is better but if you have the time the train is certainly a great experience.

  • @zeldamachina6305
    @zeldamachina6305 5 років тому +36

    Oh yeah, nothing better than coming home and watching an amazing video from a beautiful, amazing woman. Wo ai Zhongguo!!!!

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +1

      Aw thank you Zaylas. Did you like it?

    • @zeldamachina6305
      @zeldamachina6305 5 років тому +1

      @@Nicofilms Dangran, that's of course in Chinese, as I adequately put, I'm in love with you and your videos. You're so insightful, informative, and the videos have such a mellow atmosphere. What's not to like? I can't wait for your future videos.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      @@zeldamachina6305 Aw thank you, that's awesome! Well, we will have another one out in a couple of weeks, watch this space!

    • @zeldamachina6305
      @zeldamachina6305 5 років тому

      @@Nicofilms I have notifications turned on, so I'm ready. By the way, how are you doing miss gorgeous?

  • @陳大勇-r7q
    @陳大勇-r7q 5 років тому +9

    I highly recommend you to try the sleep train to Tibet next time. Amazing experience!

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +1

      I would love to go to Tibet, I just need to find the time first!

    • @elexhass5836
      @elexhass5836 5 років тому

      @@Nicofilms Prepare for possible high altitude reaction first if you go there

    • @Gri.zhu.
      @Gri.zhu. 4 роки тому

      Hike Hike train is far better to ease the high altitude sickness than flying directly

    • @Gri.zhu.
      @Gri.zhu. 4 роки тому

      Hike Hike train is far better to ease the high altitude sickness than flying directly

  • @Julian-cm9bo
    @Julian-cm9bo 5 років тому +1

    Very nice video. Thank you!

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @victort.248
    @victort.248 5 років тому +7

    If you have the money... high speed is the best, no doubt!
    I had a trip from Chengdu to Beijing in 7.5 hours first class.. Just a few movies and the trip was over :)

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +3

      I know I can't believe how fast they can go! The sleeper is good to spend the night though and save on a hotel!

    • @victort.248
      @victort.248 5 років тому

      ​@@Nicofilms :D well that's also true!
      I guess I have become the type of traveller that just prefer a warm and comfy bed :D

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      @@victort.248 hahaha well I do agree with you, that is better, but sometimes travelling overnight can maximise your time somewhere if you don't have long.

  • @kake9312
    @kake9312 5 років тому +2

    Have been to Beijing station before, and this video really give some flashbacks. Hope more people can see the true side of China, Thank you

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +1

      haha I'm pleased you liked it!

  • @wenjianwang1969
    @wenjianwang1969 5 років тому +2

    Great channel! You got one more subscriber!

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Awesome! Thank you for subscribing!

  • @jeremyhan7466
    @jeremyhan7466 5 років тому +6

    Haven't took slow train for a decade, always missing the old time, the past experience

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Maybe it's time to take it again :)

    • @jeremyhan7466
      @jeremyhan7466 5 років тому +2

      @@Nicofilms Yes, will do it, thanks for remind me my old time

    • @twelve12oaks17
      @twelve12oaks17 5 років тому

      me too. two years ago i took the slow green train in a snowing day, view is really romantic in feeling specially seen through the camera~

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      @@twelve12oaks17 I bet that would have been lovely to film.

  • @lawryteos2230
    @lawryteos2230 5 років тому +54

    hi Nico, I’m a foreigner too. Every time I visit china it’s an eye opening experience as things develop real fast. The people there seems positive and happy. But it seems that US and quite a number of countries portrayed china as a suppressed country where its people lived in fear and poverty. What do you think after been there? 😊

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +42

      You can't always believe what you see in the media. The media controls your emotions about a country and depicts it a certain way. Until you travel to that country and see it with your own eyes you never really know. People have different experiences as well so no one will ever feel the same about a country.

    • @harrisionzhang2164
      @harrisionzhang2164 5 років тому +7

      fear and poverty? lol, it's a joke,

    • @shuangshuang3572
      @shuangshuang3572 5 років тому +15

      I usually live in Shanghai. When travelled to US and Europe, I lived in fear for weeks>

    • @Fun-sz2lj
      @Fun-sz2lj 5 років тому +2

      I think it's very normal. There are people in every country who are very dissatisfied with the government. So is China.

    • @yangzhou2411
      @yangzhou2411 5 років тому +5

      @@shuangshuang3572 哈哈,same here, I used to be living in Chicago with fear for 4 years, now in Shanghai, feeling safe and satisfied everyday:D

  • @hansolo6839
    @hansolo6839 5 років тому +30

    You can also order food for delivery on the train. And they will delivery food (Such as KFC) at next station.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +1

      Yeh I've heard this too! I think I would be too anxious to get my food this way as I would be nervous it would miss my train haha

    • @Powerfulpork
      @Powerfulpork 5 років тому +2

      Nico i think there is a time limit on when you can place your order, the food is normally ready 5 mins before the train arrives, and it will be delivered to your seat by a train personal. So I guess maybe give a try, hope you enjoy your time in China.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +1

      Sounds interesting! I might have to try it! haha

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +1

      @A双子星 Ok thank you! Wow 2 hours that is a lot in advance haha it all sounds a bit complicated I think I will just make sure I eat before I get on haha

    • @bobhuang2944
      @bobhuang2944 5 років тому

      Yes, I always order my food at the same time when I book my high speed train tickets. It's always better and cheaper than the food on the train. You have a whole variety of choices from Chinese to KFC/McDonald's and I even saw Pizza Hut on the list once. The selection is different on the route/train.

  • @leonqme1144
    @leonqme1144 5 років тому +9

    不错,拍的很好😂nice

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Thank you for watching!

  • @taninchengdu1171
    @taninchengdu1171 5 років тому +2

    Good video, nicely-shot and a considerate 👧

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Thank you for watching, I'm pleased you liked it :)

  • @yaozheng6925
    @yaozheng6925 5 років тому +5

    There're hi-speed-train style sleepers in China. I watched its review on UA-cam many months ago. But they might only exist on certain rare routes.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Yes, I saw these too. I have been trying to do some research as I would love to try this style!

    • @martinxma6949
      @martinxma6949 5 років тому

      Nico recommend Beijing-Shanghai, Beijing-Guangzhou, Beijing-Kunming, all got D-Trian sleepers, usually cost the same as plane tickets.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Oh thank you for this, this is amazing! I saw the Beijing-Shanghai ones but they said 2nd class so I didn't think there were sleeper trains. I might have to give it a try!

    • @martinxma6949
      @martinxma6949 5 років тому

      @@Nicofilms They have 3 kinds of overnight D-train classes, regular 2nd Class, horizontal soft bunk and vertical soft bunk (not much of a difference), if you are only seeing 2nd class, beds might've sold out.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      @@martinxma6949 Oh great, thanks for this it's super helpful I will take a look and see if I can find any not 2nd class then!!

  • @paulchan1017
    @paulchan1017 5 років тому +1

    Great video for people to take a look at real Chinese life!

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Thank you for watching!

  • @yangzhou2411
    @yangzhou2411 5 років тому +3

    Nice vedio, thanks for the promo of the Chinese railway network. Best railway in the world, lol

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Well, it's certainly the best I have been on!

  • @weilouis1920
    @weilouis1920 5 років тому +3

    thanks for your share🥰

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @drinlakjyen418
    @drinlakjyen418 5 років тому +1

    If the distance is far, I choose the green leather train, because it is very cheap, about 0.06 yuan per kilometer, and when the distance is closer, I choose the high-speed rail, because it is extremely convenient, it takes only one hour to drive 300 km. The fare is 0.4 yuan per kilometer

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Oh I didn't know that about the fare thank you!

  • @dlee8787
    @dlee8787 5 років тому +5

    绿皮车绝对最好,这是儿时回忆啊😊

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +3

      It's very nostalgic for people.

  • @krollpeter
    @krollpeter 5 років тому

    Keep in mind it might be extremely difficult getting train tickets during Chinese holidays. As well, usually it is pretty noisy on trains with constant babble from the PA and uncontrolled kids. A seat reservation does not necessarily get you the seat you wanted, and the coach staff will usually not be helpful and try to keep out of disputes.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Yes good point! It's very hard around public holidays to travel by train!

  • @jerryzh503
    @jerryzh503 5 років тому +16

    Welcome to China, you're so pretty and I like your channel 😁

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Thank you! You are so kind, I'm pleased you like it!

    • @ricoxiong9572
      @ricoxiong9572 5 років тому

      小伙子公然逗妹

    • @jerryzh503
      @jerryzh503 5 років тому

      @@ricoxiong9572 😂

  • @nihaomrzhang
    @nihaomrzhang 5 років тому +6

    Geez! Look at the cleanliness of the trains. Even the bathroom in the slow one is cleaner than that of the American train I took from Washington DC to NYC. Do you work or study in China now? Or you’re just traveling? Really like your videos.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for watching I'm pleased you like my videos. I work in China I have been here for over 2 and a half years.

  • @ShiYue217
    @ShiYue217 5 років тому +6

    depends on what u want low income ppl can choose the slow ones cuz its really really cheap , and some scenes u can enjoy ona slow train

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      There are a lot of different tiers so it's more accessible. There is a certain nostalgia about it. I think if I had the choice of wasting my day or night on the train though I would rather waste my night so I had more time to explore in the day.

  • @johnnyupofficer5126
    @johnnyupofficer5126 5 років тому +1

    很久没有坐过慢速的了,我感觉,慢速是另一种享受,我喜欢坐车的时候想东西,一种奇妙的感觉

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      It feels like you can take your time and enjoy the ride!

  • @benmak917
    @benmak917 5 років тому +3

    Thanks Nico for very informative video. You're funny British girl.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @张瀚峰-p2y
    @张瀚峰-p2y 5 років тому +2

    high quality video. like a movie.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Thank you very much!

  • @PeakLee
    @PeakLee 5 років тому +1

    These videos you made are great.If you make English and Chinese subtitles for your videos and upload them to Chinese video media, you will soon get a large number of Chinese fans.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +1

      Hi, I actually already have a Bilibili account where I have done this on a few films. Getting them subtitled takes some time so I'm releasing them on there slowly. Nico爱中国 :)

  • @vanessalibet37
    @vanessalibet37 5 років тому +3

    Thank you for sharing all this information! I just watched all your china videos and they are so helpful. I’m flying to China next week and I will be taking one slow train and one bullet train. Do you know if it’s ok to take a big suitcase? I only saw small suitcases in your video and got a bit worried haha!

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +1

      Aw thanks I'm pleased you found them helpful! That's awesome where will you be going in China? The bullet train is fine there is lots of room at the front and the back of each carriage. The slow train is a bit more compact, you should be able to put your case underneath the bed or I guess it will have to be in the room so not quite as convenient but unfortunately, that's what you will have to do.

    • @vanessalibet37
      @vanessalibet37 5 років тому

      Nico thank you for the info! I hope it all works out :) I’m going to Beijing, Zhangjiajie, Changsha, Guilin, Yangshuo and Shanghai! I’m really excited to explore China! Are you currently living in Beijing?

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +1

      Oooh amazing they are some great choices. I just released a film about the Guilin area you will love it there! Yes I live in Beijing!

    • @rangerzh7767
      @rangerzh7767 5 років тому +1

      Vanessa Libet you can bring whatever size luggage you want

    • @vanessalibet37
      @vanessalibet37 5 років тому +1

      Ranger ZH thank you! I was already in China and everything worked perfectly with the trains! :)

  • @LifeAfterBrainSurgery
    @LifeAfterBrainSurgery 5 років тому +4

    😂🤣 You can admire the lovely countryside!

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +1

      Or some lovely grey walls!

  • @squarepeg1023
    @squarepeg1023 5 років тому +2

    I think I prefer the high speed train overall! Can't beat a speedy and smooth journey

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      I think I agree as it goes so fast, but I did like the style of the sleeper train a lot. To be honest both are better than the UK for sure!

    • @martinxma6949
      @martinxma6949 5 років тому

      If the sleeper leave late evening and arrives early morning, then honestly no point spending 5+ hours on the G-train then pay for a night’s hotel. Unless you are on a business trip then never mind.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      I totally agree, if it can save you money on a hotel then its worth it, as you won't waste your day travelling like you might if you take the HST.

  • @bobhuang2944
    @bobhuang2944 5 років тому

    Nice review, you gotta try the business class seats on the high-speed train in train, they are just like first-class seats on international flights. You also get slippers and snacks (for free).

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      I would love too, I'm not sure I can afford the upgrade though!

    • @bobhuang2944
      @bobhuang2944 5 років тому

      @@Nicofilms I tried it a few times on short high speed rail trips (less than 2 hours) so that the price gap wasn't too deep to swallow.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      @@bobhuang2944 haha yeah I might have to try that!

  • @王际洲
    @王际洲 4 роки тому

    我竟然把后面教老外订票得部分也给看完了!哈哈,感谢你分享!

  • @austinfu2102
    @austinfu2102 5 років тому

    The TV is actually controlled by the panel you can't understand. BTW if you book train tickets on Ctrip you will need to pay an extra 20 RMB/CNY booking fee I think.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Yeh this is true you have to pay a fee. As a foreigner it's easier to pay it though as it's harder to get tickets another way.

  • @michaelngau606
    @michaelngau606 3 роки тому +1

    Nico the public train in china is the best. Speed train awesome

  • @taekmingang4149
    @taekmingang4149 5 років тому

    Some tips:
    It's better to hide the QR code on the ticket in order to keep your private information safe.
    Not all the seats have a power socket.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Thanks for the tips!

  • @enrique39222
    @enrique39222 4 роки тому

    As a Chinese, I only took the high-speed train from Shaoguan to Guangzhou once.😃

  • @jiaxingdi6203
    @jiaxingdi6203 5 років тому +4

    Nice vido.I'm living in Beijing.But my hometown is Inner Mongolia.I wish someday you could see the view of my home.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Thank you! I have a video about Inner Mongolia already as I have been and I loved it. Where in Inner Mongolia are you from?

    • @jiaxingdi6203
      @jiaxingdi6203 5 років тому +1

      Nico Huhot呼和浩特

  • @haohao7575
    @haohao7575 5 років тому +14

    The slow sleeper train still runs 160km/hour 😂

    • @ThomasLi4017
      @ThomasLi4017 5 років тому +1

      The fastest train travelling within Hong Kong is the Airport Express running at about 150km/h and is not fast compared to many trains in mainland China. Trains in mainland China are all very fast.

    • @haohao7575
      @haohao7575 5 років тому +2

      Peter Chan yay,maybe thats because China is a massive country haha

    • @shuangshuang3572
      @shuangshuang3572 5 років тому

      @@haohao7575 Just because they have the money to build and they care people's well being a lot . US is also a massive country.

    • @haohao7575
      @haohao7575 5 років тому

      shuang shuang yeh, tried of western government manipulating people by the emphasis the fear of communism while China doing more for their citizens, but west just being lazy to do anything.

    • @shuangshuang3572
      @shuangshuang3572 5 років тому

      @@haohao7575 China's current policy thoughts are more from our long history wisdom, less from CCP. good or bad, it is Chinese people's choice. if west constantly blame CCP for everything, they never know why China develop rapidly.

  • @recuerdo5845
    @recuerdo5845 2 роки тому

    wow...!i wish i could ride one of these trains...!

  • @muyun9525
    @muyun9525 5 років тому +3

    For getting to the destination as soon as possible,I choose High speed train😉😊

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      I think the HST is excellent! For us The slow train worked well for this journey as it meant we could arrive in Xian first thing in the morning and have more time!

    • @muyun9525
      @muyun9525 5 років тому

      Wow,but I Don't like the Long time staying in train.To some degree,It's boring

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      @@muyun9525 haha yeah it certainly can be boring, but we were sleeping so it was ok haha

    • @muyun9525
      @muyun9525 5 років тому +1

      @Nico
      😄

    • @bingshannalan9331
      @bingshannalan9331 5 років тому

      Nico I’d like take the slow train with the soft bed for travel, cause I can sleep there cheaper than hotel and comfortable and save time

  • @benwang9401
    @benwang9401 4 роки тому

    Hi Nico, can i know where did you get the BGM of your videos please? It sounds very good.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  4 роки тому

      Hi, we get all of our music from Epidemic Sound :)

    • @benwang9401
      @benwang9401 4 роки тому

      @@Nicofilms Thank you Nico! :)

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  4 роки тому

      @@benwang9401 No problem!

  • @andong7748
    @andong7748 4 роки тому

    Love your videos

  • @tywang
    @tywang 4 роки тому

    YOU ROCK!!! :)

  • @coolguy5555551
    @coolguy5555551 3 роки тому +1

    0:46 Why do you need a passport to book a domestic train ticket?

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  3 роки тому

      Because it is your ID the tickets are linked to it. Now you can get E-Tickets and you just scan your passport instead of having physical tickets.

  • @junzheshi5124
    @junzheshi5124 5 років тому

    very very helpful video for foreign travllers

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Thank you! I hope you find some of my other videos helpful too!

  • @BryanCheong
    @BryanCheong 4 роки тому

    The bullet train is so buttery smooth, I'm a big fan.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  4 роки тому

      It's amazing isn't it!

  • @jongsonho8543
    @jongsonho8543 5 років тому +1

    I prefer the slow train to travel to the far destination. the hard bed is more open than the soft bed, it's cheaper than the soft bed, where I can communicate with more passengers than the soft bed. if you are a foreigner and don't know Chinese, I suggest you buy a soft bed. But I really don't like the smell in the toilet of old and simple and crude style, the smell will be reduced after train running, this is the only one shortcoming of the slow train

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      I've been in the soft and hard bed and I agree as a foreigner I did feel more comfortable in the soft beds. Unfortunately toilets smell everywhere, they are certainly better on the high speed train though.

    • @jongsonho8543
      @jongsonho8543 5 років тому

      @@Nicofilms yes, but i only feel the toilets smell near the toilet, other place is ok

    • @jongsonho8543
      @jongsonho8543 5 років тому

      @@Nicofilms BTW, i had already called the hotline 12306 to complain about this issue last week, they said they will improve it.LOL

  • @jinskyjoyous
    @jinskyjoyous 4 роки тому

    Nico, question for you. Do you find that it's inconvenient to carry a passport with you all the time while traveling? What do you do to make sure that it doesn't get lost...

  • @shuowanyan4787
    @shuowanyan4787 5 років тому +9

    It's not "slow" train girl, actually that one is even faster than many country's railway transportation. About 160km/h

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +3

      haha it's slow compared to the high speed train

    • @parisqs
      @parisqs 5 років тому

      It's still called "Class Very Fast", isn't it? Start with Letter K

  • @mytube30005
    @mytube30005 5 років тому

    How much space do you get on soft sleeper train for your luggages?

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      There is space underneath the bed for larger cases and smaller ones you can fit above on a shelf. But there are 4 people in the room and so it can be a squeeze especially if they have luggage too.

  • @Tenyoungleo
    @Tenyoungleo 5 років тому +1

    thirteen thousand people viewed, but six hundred people thumb up only, but, I decided to thumb up your video though, pretty awesome,go ahead.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      O thank you that is so kind. I think it's because it has grown pretty rapidly. It was only on 4000 views yesterday so maybe people haven't had time to like haha

  • @hhhh66666
    @hhhh66666 5 років тому +1

    Thank you。

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @KC-ne4sc
    @KC-ne4sc 5 років тому +1

    I want to learn more because I’m going next. Any tips for a new person traveling to China?

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +1

      Thats awesome where are you planning on going? Hopefully you will find some of my other videos helpful too then!

    • @KC-ne4sc
      @KC-ne4sc 5 років тому +1

      Zhengzhou, Henan, China

    • @KC-ne4sc
      @KC-ne4sc 5 років тому

      Nico I was going to ask you if know any groups online or apps for soon to be English teachers

    • @drinlakjyen418
      @drinlakjyen418 5 років тому

      @@KC-ne4sc I am in Xinxiang, a city in the north of Zhengzhou

    • @lonelygod7276
      @lonelygod7276 5 років тому

      You plan to stay in China for long period? If so you'd better prepare some apps That would make your life convenient such as Alipay Wechat 饿了么or美团(a food delivery app) Didi(Like Uber)

  • @fischman26-China
    @fischman26-China 2 роки тому

    I've been on both trains in China, and believe me the bullet train is 100 times better, lots of space, comfortable and clean. The slow train was overnight, i was on the top of a three tier bedding system. We were drinking so I had to keep going to the toilet, a hole in the floor and quite dirty with urine. LOL

  • @Generalshouchew
    @Generalshouchew 5 років тому +1

    The slow train in China travels at 180kmh. Faster than India alleged high speed trains. The high speed travels at 300-350kmh

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      The trains are pretty impressive here.

    • @CN_SFY_General
      @CN_SFY_General 10 місяців тому

      No, normally the slow trains travel at 160 km/h. Only a few trains between Guangzhou and Shenzhen traveled at 180 km/h for example trains showing the possibility for different trains between these two cities. The trains of Type X2000 tilting trains (Pendolino in Italy) were borrowed from Sweden. These trains killed some workers because of their fast speed; workers were not adapted to the fast trains at this time.

  • @lixwh
    @lixwh 5 років тому

    If train number is initiated with letter "G", like G99, you can be sure it is a highspeed train.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Thanks for the tip!

    • @ericliume
      @ericliume 5 років тому

      @@Nicofilms The numbering system in Chinese Railway is well explained here, www.vagabondjourney.com/what-chinese-train-numbers-mean/

    • @xz1891
      @xz1891 5 років тому

      G basically is 高

  • @giroro12
    @giroro12 5 років тому +5

    Hello, i am a new subscriber to your channel. I have a question, what do you do for a living in China if you don't mind answering. Thanks.

  • @geapearl675
    @geapearl675 5 років тому +2

    Awesome video as always Nico. We’re now in China. Trying to settle in Tianjin. Are you based in Beijing?

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      Thank you I'm pleased you liked it. Great, when did you arrive? How are you liking Tianjin? Yes I live in Beijing, it's so close!

    • @geapearl675
      @geapearl675 5 років тому

      Nico just arrived last month. Been busy looking for schools for our 2 girls. Do you have WeChat? So far I like Tianjin. Maybe we can meet up some time😊

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      @@geapearl675 Oh yeah I can imagine its been a busy transition, hopefully you can get settled soon! That's great I think Tianjin is a perfect city for families. Yes, I do but I wouldn't want to put it on here I'm afraid.

    • @geapearl675
      @geapearl675 5 років тому

      Nico Yes, not an easy transition. I totally understand. I’ve been also warned not to give personal info in public.

  • @xianwang9576
    @xianwang9576 5 років тому +3

    Welcome to China

  • @yaglehoole5662
    @yaglehoole5662 4 роки тому

    [Sarc] The slow train wins hands down. Hard life builds character.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  4 роки тому

      hahaha I like the nostalgic feel of it!

  • @rcl998
    @rcl998 5 років тому +3

    I ve been on China's high speed train and Japan's Shinkansen,much more better than Canada's Via Rail.....

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +1

      It's certainly the best train I've ever been on!

    • @lonelygod7276
      @lonelygod7276 5 років тому

      Via Rail is so Damn expensive and slow lol. 190 CAD for round trip between Toronto and Ottawa. And it takes 4 hours

    • @rcl998
      @rcl998 5 років тому

      @@lonelygod7276 damn right, I take the train from montreal to toronto, and it was 3 hours late.... sitting in the train station dying...

  • @videobilibili4711
    @videobilibili4711 5 років тому +14

    I guess you will be stared by a lots of people cause your hair color,it makes you so special in crowd😆.

    • @1537zeng
      @1537zeng 5 років тому +2

      赞你这个名字😂

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +2

      haha yeah I do get stared at quite a bit I'm easy to spot haha

    • @wangmars9183
      @wangmars9183 5 років тому +1

      看你名字就先点个赞

  • @naijmik9800
    @naijmik9800 5 років тому +2

    i have never experience riding a bullet train...😂😂😂

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +1

      It's much better than some planes that I have been on.

  • @李暴牙
    @李暴牙 4 роки тому

    Hi,Nico😂👍👍

  • @johnkiel1000
    @johnkiel1000 4 роки тому

    Well i'd prefer the slower ones as i really would like to take it easy....dine in,sleep or slumber while the train was moving and breakfast when you wake up...😂

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  4 роки тому

      I think if you have the time then the slow is a great option but I am really impressed but the high speed trains here they are much better than any train I've been on before.

  • @henryhan5965
    @henryhan5965 5 років тому +1

    High speed train is better...if distance is too long, then by plane of course

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому +1

      I find the train a lot more relaxing then flights. The trains here in China are amazing!

  • @Bueryule
    @Bueryule 5 років тому

    You can order a takeout on a train and theyll deliver the food to you right at the next station.

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      I saw this, that is amazing I think I would be too anxious to do this I hate waiting for my takeaway haha

  • @jiafangxin6221
    @jiafangxin6221 5 років тому +2

    You are good!

  • @LUCHIEGARDA
    @LUCHIEGARDA 4 роки тому +1

    wow speedy train❤

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  4 роки тому

      Yeah it's awesome and they are really nice inside!

  • @xiaoyuanliu3589
    @xiaoyuanliu3589 5 років тому

    在座位上躺下来那段好瓜皮😂

  • @djabe238
    @djabe238 5 років тому +2

    Welcome come to Shanghai !next

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  5 років тому

      I have been to Shanghai a few times we just haven't made any videos from there yet.

  • @hanalinger6260
    @hanalinger6260 4 роки тому

    哈哈哈,西安北(West-An North) to 北京西(North-Jing West)

  • @thejusticeknight138
    @thejusticeknight138 5 років тому +1

    all good

  • @naijmik9800
    @naijmik9800 4 роки тому

    Come in dubai nico..i will show you around...

    • @Nicofilms
      @Nicofilms  4 роки тому

      Thank you for the offer if I do I will let you know!