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Geofan
4 reviews

Apr 02, 2006

I didn't take the train from Shanghai (with the exception of the Transrapid (maglev)) but I did travel from Xi'an to Beijing by train. It's been a great experience. First class is very, very comfortable (and cheap for us). Those beds are pretty long, soft and warm.

First I thought why should I travel first class, but for tourists it's better, second class are to many beds, so it's pretty noisy. The beds are not as comfortable.

Have fun, I hope it helps.

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travelman727 says:

I've traveled in both classes on overnight trains. PAY THE EXTRA RMB & GO WITH THE SOFT SLEEPER (first-class)!

Posted on: Jul 17, 2006

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foolz0r
8 reviews

Mar 31, 2006

Take a train somwehere. I hear they're pretty crazy/uncomfortable, but it's a great experience to tell people about!

Also, go eat hot pot as often as possible =).

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karla says:

I must say my first class ticket was super cheap and super comfortable. We left Shanghai st night and when I woke up we were in Peking.
But the I enjoyed the wooden seats as well, so I know what you are talking about. It was a real adventure.

Posted on: Jan 17, 2007

foolz0r says:

Hmm... good to know. How big is the full sleeper bed? Also, any word on the sleeper busses? I hear they are good times too =).

Posted on: Apr 01, 2006

mshum says:

The train I took was actually super comfortable, a Canadian-made Bombardier train. I travelled to Beijing and it was much better than if I had taken a plane since I had a full sleeper, and woke up in Beijing.

Posted on: Mar 31, 2006

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