A sourced account of travelshorts’ 2024 trip. Opinions and costs describe that journey; hotel benefits, prices and access may have changed. Summaries are editorial paraphrases, attributed to the creator. Read our source notes.
In Chengdu
成都东站
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The recorded experience
- Experienced06:30
Chengdu East Railway Station
Used the Business Class VIP entrance to bypass security queues and waited in the Business Class lounge with complimentary drinks and snacks.
Video evidence (1)
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 0:42Caption timestamp checked
today, we were able to come through the business class entrance to avoid all the standard security, which normally takes quite a while to go through.
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 0:42Caption timestamp checked
- Experienced
Chengdu East Railway Station
Boarded train G3705 escorted by a lounge stewardess via priority lane, experiencing 180-degree lie-flat seats and complimentary lunch boxes.
Video evidence (1)
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 1:52Caption timestamp checked
To get on our train, we're actually led there by the stewardess from the business class lounge.
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 1:52Caption timestamp checked
Transport
Travelshorts’ observation: Business class high-speed rail ticket holders enjoy a fast-track security entrance, access to a lounge with complimentary drinks and snacks, and personal escort to the boarding platform.
Video evidence (1)
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 0:42Caption timestamp checked
today, we were able to come through the business class entrance to avoid all the standard security, which normally takes quite a while to go through.
Transport
Travelshorts’ observation: First-class high-speed train seating in China offers a 2x2 layout with noticeably more legroom and footrests compared to second class.
Video evidence (1)
- LESHAN GIANT BUDDHA in CHINA - The Worlds LARGEST Buddha · 2:14Caption timestamp checked
And there are quite a lot of room compared with second class, isn't there?
Historical costs mentioned
- First Class train ticket Chengdu East to Leshan (Adult)£9.32
Transaction · Paid · PER_PERSON · Chengdu East Railway Station
Video evidence (1)
- LESHAN GIANT BUDDHA in CHINA - The Worlds LARGEST Buddha · 3:23Caption timestamp checked
£4.66 for children, so that's Matthew and Holly, and £9.32 for me.
- LESHAN GIANT BUDDHA in CHINA - The Worlds LARGEST Buddha · 3:23Caption timestamp checked
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Video evidence (2)
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 0:37Caption timestamp checked
to the Chengdu East railway station.
- LESHAN GIANT BUDDHA in CHINA - The Worlds LARGEST Buddha · 0:27Caption timestamp checked
and then again, a taxi here to Changdu East railway station.
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