I am a Singaporean residing in Mainland China, few months ago my wife and I travelled on China High Speed Rail twice in return trips ... As a foreigner I didn't obtain physical paper ticket at the station, passed through the final check point before boarding ... Both trips tickets were booked online .. Total ticketless travel .. Carriage, seat number and all relevant details sent to my handphone

@EthanWanderingWonders

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment! A very timely note!👍🏽

Thank you for the video and handy tips. The last time I took the high speed train was in 2019. It all comes back to mind.

@EthanWanderingWonders

3 ай бұрын

I am glad you like the video. Thanks!

Thank you! No one else provided such important info.

@EthanWanderingWonders

4 ай бұрын

You're so welcome! I'm glad you found the information helpful.

Points to be noted for fellow travellers with related to Security check: it is carried out at entry to departure hall .. unlike some prohibited items which can be carried in checked-in baggage for air travellers, knifes with blade longer than 6cm will be confiscated on the spot, though owner can claim the item within seven days ... Ironically, lists of prohibited items is displayed AFTER security check point

@EthanWanderingWonders

Ай бұрын

Good points! Thanks!👍🏽

You need to scan your passport, not your train ticket to check in and get on to your train platform. You again scan the passport when you arrive at your destination to exit the train platform. Pretty straightforward, you will realize that once you’ve done it once.

Thank you for your info. Is it a good alternative foe the plane? Can you bring a large suitcase with you? And do they check them in?

@EthanWanderingWonders

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the excellent questions. It can be more convenient than flying. Imaging I am in the following situation - I am in Shanghai for whatever reason one day, and I need to fly to another city in China the same day. But the next flight would only arrive at my planed arrival city at very late into the night due layover time or some other reasons, and the arrival airport is far from my home or hotel. Taking the next flight would be very inconvenient to me. Compared to flying, taking high speed train is simple. There are many tickets available and security scan is very simple and fast, you can carry suitcases - large or small, seats are comfortable. Traveling time between two cities probably longer for high speed train than that for airplane, but the train stops in the city where there are taxi, many transportation modes are readily available while airport usually far away. Therefore more likely you would get home or your chosen hotel much earlier than midnight. Don't hesitate to let me know if I miss something in my response. I will be very happy to discuss the topic more.

hi i have a question i need to travel to another city soon but i sent my passport to my embassy as i needed to renew it is there any way i can still travel without the physical copy of the passport or not

@EthanWanderingWonders

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for visiting my channel and for the question. If you are talking about traveling by train, I know that nowadays after having your ticket you no longer have to show it to board the train but you are required to use personal ID - passport in your case - to board. So, you might have to get a temporary ID. I read somewhere on internet, some Chinese people say, you could go to the train station (I assume with your passport and your ticket), and get a temporary ID from the station police. I wish I knew more so I could help you more. Good luck and have a pleasant journey.

@hasnae5285

3 ай бұрын

@@EthanWanderingWonders thank you for the help i highly apreciate it

@EthanWanderingWonders

3 ай бұрын

@@hasnae5285 🤝

You need to scan your passport, not your train ticket to check in and get on to your train platform. You again scan the passport when you arrive at your destination to exit the train platform. Pretty straightforward, you will realize that once you’ve done it once.