Throughout this trip there have been many first-time experiences, however riding a high-speed bullet train is an experience that cannot be replicated in the United States. The train ride from Beijing to Shanghai was a really great experience as we got to see life in China outside of the big cities. For the last week we’ve spent time in major cities where we were surrounded by skyscrapers and major landmarks, however this train ride gave us a bigger overview of the country’s landscape.
The technology and service available along the journey was also impressive. There was a live feed available on the screens which told us the speed of the train. On average, the train was traveling at around 344 km/h or 213mph. While the train had a cafeteria, there was also an option to order food from a train station. We scanned a code and ordered KFC from the train which was delivered to us on the next train station!
