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China's High Speed Train from Beijing to Shanghai

Rhea ShanikaBeijing · ShanghaiLink checked 25 Oct 2026

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What you will see

After five days in Beijing, Rhea Shanika takes the high-speed train from Beijing South to Shanghai, about 1,300 km at over 300 km/h. She covers buying the ticket, getting through the station and what the ride itself is like.

In this video

  1. Tickets
  2. Beijing South station
  3. On board to Shanghai

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About this pick

Picked by the Popular in China desk. The video belongs to Rhea Shanika and plays on YouTube; we do not copy or host it. Made this video and want it removed or updated? Tell us.

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