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First Time Trying China's High Speed Rail

Unbound EmilyLink checked 25 Oct 2026

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What you will see

Emily’s first ride on China’s high-speed rail, filmed as she goes. Watch it to see what the stations and trains are like before you book.

About this pick

Picked by the Popular in China desk. The video belongs to Unbound Emily 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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