Rode the Bullet Train from Beijing to Xi'an last April 29, 2013. It was my first bullet train ride and I must say it was better than I expected it to be. The ride was indeed fast averagin at around 298kph and peaking at 302kph. What surprised me was how soft and quiet the ride was. I had a bottle... More

I took the bullet train from Tianjin to Beijing and then back. It was a 25 minute ride from the Tianjin RR station to the Beijing South RR station. Train hit 300 kilometers per hour. That trip is about 3 hours on a bus. The train, in either direction, left each station punctually and arrived on time. I live in... More

At first glance ... it'll make you feel as if we are in the airport. The South Beijing Railway Station is so huge ... compare to the Station at Qianmen area, the old one. The South Station, kind like a hub for all bullet train, from Tianjin with only 30 minute trip to Sanghai with hours trip. We took Tianjin... More

I found Ma Li through Viatour and emailed her back and forth a number of times to work out what I needed. I booked her for my first day in Beijing, arriving at 7 am after travelling for approx 24 hours. she was excellent, met me at my hotel and we went to the attractions I had requested first by... More

Travelled from Beijing to Shanghai in the bullet train. It is a technology showpiece. The speed at which you pass scenery looks like a blur. Travelling at 300 kms is like the speed of the aircraft at the time of take off. Travelled in the VIP class which is the highest class. The attendants were courteous and helpful. If you... More

Living in Beijing Ive taken the Tianjin and Nanjing routes and have never been disappointed. Take the early morning trains (make sure you have at least a copy of your passport) and the taxis will get you to the station quick- pre rush hour. Business class is tempting at only 100 rmb but you get isolacted into a small 6... More

Took the morning train to Tianjin 8:20ish, the train left the station on time, and arrived in Tianjin 1 minute early. Riding 2nd class (Good enough, 1st class would be a waste of money, unless you need massive leg room. Seats are assigned, but you can try and ask nicely to trade with someone else. I dont know about the... More

Very luxurious and comfortable. Toilets are very clean. We took a 33 min ride at 289 km to Tianjin and it cost RMB 94 business class. My kids were very impressed. The hostesses were dressed so elegantly. You need your passport and the evening trains back to Beijing get prebooked early so per prepared. We had to wait 1 half... More

We were going to pay for VIP sightseeing class, which consists of six leather seats (which admittedly looked comfy), because you are supposed to sit behind the driver and get his view. I am sooooo glad we didn't do this. Not only was this extraordinarily expensive (especially since our 6 year old daughter would technically have to pay unless we... More