Took the train from Hongkong to Guangzhou during summer holidays. Best train experience I ever had. Planning to take the train again from Hongzhou to Shanghai in spring 2025.
Unbelievable, the difference between UK and China in terms of price and comfort. Japanese shinkansens are great but a LOT more expensive than the Chinese HSR. And I doubt they'll have the same luxurious business class with the same amenities.
In case you wonder Luke, HSR in China averagely reach 300km/h-350km/h, compare to that, in Japan is averagely 200km/h-320km/h, and much more expensive at the prices. Also Japan announced that they want to reach 360km/h in 2030, and China just tested out their 450km/h train and going to put it in lines in the next few years.
If Japan’s trains are as fast as China’s trains expect to pay about 10 times more! No thanks! I’ll stick with China’s trains, they are lighter to my wallet and more to my liking!
200? 260 on the shorter lines and up to 320 (and yes 360 in future) on the Tohoku Shinkansen. Japan has also tested a 603 km/h train, a world record, for service at 500 km/h, under construction. Their safety record is much better too
Amazing how China expanded its high speed train network in just 10 years and UK are stumbling with HS2.UK's high speed train project has hit the buffers - overdue with budget overruns, and still nowhere near completion. And, its not even going to terminate in Central London!😂BBC said that China would never show a profit on the High Speed trains.I guess they miss the point.Chinese government heavily invests in infrastructure to improve the lives of its people. It's not about profit first.
Is Boris the one that awarded the UK train project to Japan after it was initially awarded to China? What a nightmare every Japanese train project has been! The ones in India, Vietnam, Tanzania, Indonesia, and UK are still being delayed after a decade-long behind schedule or have been canceled due to Japan’s inability to build the projects at all even after nearly a decade of waiting by the host countries! I believe all of those projects, except the ones in India and the UK, are being built by China now! China finished building the speed train project for Indonesia a couple years ago even though the project was started later than the projects in India and the UK! Now Indonesia is extending the train project to other parts of the country thanks to China’s quick and high quality works that are always on time or ahead of schedule!
The biz class fare is a steal compared to what I paid on Brit rail for an economy ticket on an oversold choo choo and we had to stand or sit on the floor for a four hour jpurney and no refund or an apology. Have a great time and enjoy your stay!
He accompanies you to the gate likely because he has to let you guys in the elevator. That's what happened when we went to China last year. My mom was on a wheelchair because she couldn't walk too much too far, so we had to let the train station know in advance about bringing a wheelchair. They had to unlock the elevator for us, and when we arrived at our destination, they helped us off, sent us all the way to the area to get on our Didi. Very lovely people.
@@livinlavidaluke there are a few time slots that the Maglev goes for 430km/h. It's only 3x daily if I'm not mistaken, the rest of it they only run on 300km/h
China has the fastest bullet train for a few years now -- not unless Japan has since built a faster one. China's train: "The magnetic-levitation (or maglev) train can clock speeds of 623 kph in tests - almost 200 kph quicker than the fastest train in service."
But sadly not the best business class, try Shanghai-Beijing superfast’s business class and make sure it is intelligence unit, def way more better than this
Just Google Japan's Shinkansen speed - The maximum operating speed is 320 km/h (200 mph) (on a 387.5 km (241 mi) section of the Tōhoku Shinkansen). By the way, like ❤your videos! Enjoy your time in 杭州 with your parents！
Most important thing you want to do in China is still try some luck in treading your dad's sickness. I would suggest bring your dad to a reputable traditional Chinese medicine clinic for treatments, try some lucks.
High speed trains in Japan were the the No.1 in speed but surpassed by China High speed trains in Japan were the the No.1 in profitability(Tōkaidō Shinkansen) but surpassed by China (Beijing-Shanghai)
maybe socialism govt absorbs or rather subsidize the train tickets, as we know it will never at the price you are paying for such ride and comfort...thank the administration
I live in San Francisco, California and our public transportations such as the Muni (bus) and Bart (metro) are subsidized as well but it’s not only expensive but dirty and not very safe. For example, it’s cost me over $12 USD from the city to SFO (San Francisco International airport). I think most public transportations are subsidized worldwide, not just China.
Not necessary subsidised by government. Remember there are alot of restaurants shop in train stations just like airport. Train company just collect rents from shops and then use it to offset the cost of the ticket. Otherwise it is called transport centric urban development.
The Chinese Government declared that their HSR is profitable a few months ago, which when you consider the astronomical investment of building the system is really impressive. (And they've not finished yet!)
@@rogerstarkey5390 Only a few east coast HSR routes are profitable. The overextension of the HSR is a costly, hampered by debt and passenger trains are highly subsidised. A benefit of building HSR was allowing freight trains to travel with greater loads on the older conventional lines and these are far more profitable.
@@GC-bm8nlactually it is not that bad, overall China HSR is losing 30mil/monthly but their foreign investment return profit is around 100-600bil/annually hence the Gov can absorb all of this. They even planned ahead rail expansion until 2030 with every city connected. Unlike all other country, most rail and transportation is privatized, they prioritize profit over conveniences.
In China, first class is middle class and business class is number one ( westerners first class). So don't get it wrong, it's not like airplane. But thank you for the experience of China's business class, it's so affordable. It doesn't cost an arm and a leg, everybody can afford and experience the luxury travel in China without leaving an arm and leg like western's price. I am a Canadian and everything here cost an arm and a leg, cost of living go up every year but our salary stay the same, I am so jealous that I live in a rich country but can't afford to enjoy what China had. The West lag behind so much that in 50 yrs the west will be like a third world country compared to China. Democracy is the biggest scam.
*_You're a good son, very kind to your parents. You set up a good example for all children in the world._* 👍👍👍
you are a great son 🙏. Wish your father always healthy & happy ❤
Took the train from Hongkong to Guangzhou during summer holidays. Best train experience I ever had. Planning to take the train again from Hongzhou to Shanghai in spring 2025.
China has the fastest bullet train in the world
Very nice! Glad to see your family in China. Have fun!
I'm very happy for you that your parents were able to visit you in China.
Good to see your parents, they must be very proud of their talented son.
You speak excellent English and Mandarin. Lucky you and a good son
Unbelievable, the difference between UK and China in terms of price and comfort. Japanese shinkansens are great but a LOT more expensive than the Chinese HSR. And I doubt they'll have the same luxurious business class with the same amenities.
Glad your parents enjoy it.
In case you wonder Luke, HSR in China averagely reach 300km/h-350km/h, compare to that, in Japan is averagely 200km/h-320km/h, and much more expensive at the prices. Also Japan announced that they want to reach 360km/h in 2030, and China just tested out their 450km/h train and going to put it in lines in the next few years.
I was also just about to comment that the fastest speed trains are actually in China and not Japan. Though Japan's one is pretty impressive too.
@@emi62507 It is impressive, it not about JP's are not good tho, it is China catching so quickly.
If Japan’s trains are as fast as China’s trains expect to pay about 10 times more! No thanks! I’ll stick with China’s trains, they are lighter to my wallet and more to my liking!
200? 260 on the shorter lines and up to 320 (and yes 360 in future) on the Tohoku Shinkansen. Japan has also tested a 603 km/h train, a world record, for service at 500 km/h, under construction. Their safety record is much better too
@@ce1834 I think they just had an accident last month, but whatever suits you mate.
Hope your parents have a wonderful trip!
Bro, you are so good to provide an amazing High Speed Train journey for your parents 😊
Nice. Great sharing. More foreigners should visit China.
Amazing how China expanded its high speed train network in just 10 years and UK are stumbling with HS2.UK's high speed train project has hit the buffers - overdue with budget overruns, and still nowhere near completion. And, its not even going to terminate in Central London!😂BBC said that China would never show a profit on the High Speed trains.I guess they miss the point.Chinese government heavily invests in infrastructure to improve the lives of its people. It's not about profit first.
The Chinese Government recently declared that the system IS now profitable.
Labour government just announced that HS2 will terminate in Euston. But don't hold your breath. 😂
I think most governments forget that they are in power to serve the people.
@@emi62507 Most governments serve capitalists, especially in Europe and the United States.
💯 They don't serve the people @@emi62507
Thanks for sharing.
the ride seem really smooth
It is very smooth! Smooth enough to fill your cup to the top of the rim with a drink and not worry about it spilling over!
哇，歡迎歡迎，叫爸媽多玩幾天。:D
Love these series with your parents in it. You're a wonderful son, Luke 😊😊
You are doing so well , smart academic 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much 😊
definitely check out the West Lake Hubin road walking street
business class lets you in first to the platform and wheelchair do give some priority (like on planes, they let the ppl on wheelchairs go on first)
No such bullet trains in Britain? Ask Boris Johnson.
Is Boris the one that awarded the UK train project to Japan after it was initially awarded to China? What a nightmare every Japanese train project has been! The ones in India, Vietnam, Tanzania, Indonesia, and UK are still being delayed after a decade-long behind schedule or have been canceled due to Japan’s inability to build the projects at all even after nearly a decade of waiting by the host countries! I believe all of those projects, except the ones in India and the UK, are being built by China now! China finished building the speed train project for Indonesia a couple years ago even though the project was started later than the projects in India and the UK! Now Indonesia is extending the train project to other parts of the country thanks to China’s quick and high quality works that are always on time or ahead of schedule!
Great video. I didn't splurch on business class hsr in china the last time. i though if we even had economy class hsr in California i would be happy.
That's awesome! Your folks looks like kids in a candy store. Glad to see they're having a great time.
2:20 people can skip the line as long they are business class
Business class boards first
How did you manage to get business class tickets? They are sold out the second the tickets go on sale!
They are still arguing about the future of the HS2 in UK!
The biz class fare is a steal compared to what I paid on Brit rail for an economy ticket on an oversold choo choo and we had to stand or sit on the floor for a four hour jpurney and no refund or an apology.
Have a great time and enjoy your stay!
you can jump the line because you got business class tickets
He accompanies you to the gate likely because he has to let you guys in the elevator. That's what happened when we went to China last year. My mom was on a wheelchair because she couldn't walk too much too far, so we had to let the train station know in advance about bringing a wheelchair. They had to unlock the elevator for us, and when we arrived at our destination, they helped us off, sent us all the way to the area to get on our Didi. Very lovely people.
China is also building medium speed hydrogen powered trains, the CINOVA H2.
I did not know this. This is amazing.
祝你们旅途愉快，中国是极佳的旅游目的地
China has the fastest trains in the world. Shanghai Maglev's max speed is 460 km/h, while Japan's Shinkansen caps at 360 km/h.
I have been on the maglev several times before and it only reached 301km/h
The speed was reduced after 2021 to adjust to specific schedules. But Shinkansen is still like only the 5th in the world; it’s not the fastest.
In fact, the maglev train has come to an end, will not be large-scale commercial, because its maintenance costs are too high
@@livinlavidaluke there are a few time slots that the Maglev goes for 430km/h. It's only 3x daily if I'm not mistaken, the rest of it they only run on 300km/h
提个建议，字幕太大了，挡住了1/3的屏幕。。。
The fastest operating bullet train speed in Japan is 320km/h while China's is 350km/h.
China has the fastest bullet train for a few years now -- not unless Japan has since built a faster one.
China's train: "The magnetic-levitation (or maglev) train can clock speeds of 623 kph in tests - almost 200 kph quicker than the fastest train in service."
You live a good example to bring a disabled father all the way to China gor a tour.❤
The Japanese fastest bullet train is not in service yet. The China Shanghai Maglev: 460km/h is the fastest in the world which is in service.
But it never reaches that speed
@@livinlavidaluke So the Japanese reached in service? It 's just a Test Track man.
Enjoy your time in Hangzhou
But sadly not the best business class, try Shanghai-Beijing superfast’s business class and make sure it is intelligence unit, def way more better than this
Just Google Japan's Shinkansen speed - The maximum operating speed is 320 km/h (200 mph) (on a 387.5 km (241 mi) section of the Tōhoku Shinkansen).
By the way, like ❤your videos! Enjoy your time in 杭州 with your parents！
That’ll be business class
在中国不用带现金，一个手机就把所有问题解决了。
对外国友人第一次来，有点现金是对的
😀😀😀
Business class is totally unnecessary
No, Maximum OPERATIONAL SPEED of Japanese Bullet Train is 320KM/HR. Save you a trip, Haha.
Well done.🙏👏👍💯🌹🔊🇨🇳
Most important thing you want to do in China is still try some luck in treading your dad's sickness. I would suggest bring your dad to a reputable traditional Chinese medicine clinic for treatments, try some lucks.
Have fun with your parents in China!
High speed trains in Japan were the the No.1 in speed but surpassed by China
High speed trains in Japan were the the No.1 in profitability(Tōkaidō Shinkansen) but surpassed by China (Beijing-Shanghai)
you resemble another british youtuber Stu of Living in China ., also a filial son.
Ha! So true.
You mean jason?
@@livinlavidaluke No.He's more interested in burgers.
@@livinlavidaluke Stu's channel is The China Traveller
good n filial son
Im retiring to China with my British £s
Nothing happened in a vacuum
Wow
maybe socialism govt absorbs or rather subsidize the train tickets, as we know it will never at the price you are paying for such ride and comfort...thank the administration
I live in San Francisco, California and our public transportations such as the Muni (bus) and Bart (metro) are subsidized as well but it’s not only expensive but dirty and not very safe. For example, it’s cost me over $12 USD from the city to SFO (San Francisco International airport). I think most public transportations are subsidized worldwide, not just China.
Not necessary subsidised by government. Remember there are alot of restaurants shop in train stations just like airport. Train company just collect rents from shops and then use it to offset the cost of the ticket. Otherwise it is called transport centric urban development.
The Chinese Government declared that their HSR is profitable a few months ago, which when you consider the astronomical investment of building the system is really impressive. (And they've not finished yet!)
@@rogerstarkey5390 Only a few east coast HSR routes are profitable. The overextension of the HSR is a costly, hampered by debt and passenger trains are highly subsidised. A benefit of building HSR was allowing freight trains to travel with greater loads on the older conventional lines and these are far more profitable.
@@GC-bm8nlactually it is not that bad, overall China HSR is losing 30mil/monthly but their foreign investment return profit is around 100-600bil/annually hence the Gov can absorb all of this. They even planned ahead rail expansion until 2030 with every city connected. Unlike all other country, most rail and transportation is privatized, they prioritize profit over conveniences.
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nice..
Wow luke, from the thumbnail picture you are a splitting image of your mother. You two look so alike.
In China, first class is middle class and business class is number one ( westerners first class). So don't get it wrong, it's not like airplane. But thank you for the experience of China's business class, it's so affordable. It doesn't cost an arm and a leg, everybody can afford and experience the luxury travel in China without leaving an arm and leg like western's price. I am a Canadian and everything here cost an arm and a leg, cost of living go up every year but our salary stay the same, I am so jealous that I live in a rich country but can't afford to enjoy what China had. The West lag behind so much that in 50 yrs the west will be like a third world country compared to China. Democracy is the biggest scam.
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You have been in china for so long, and don't compare Japan with china. You don't know what you you talking about 🥴😠😡
China don't have smlow Bullet Train but super advance High Speed Train Mate.
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哈哈哈，很爱看带爸妈在中国玩
孝順的小孩，喜歡
媒体刻板印象，欧美国家的子女和父母很冷淡，看了你的视频我发现世界是一样的，家人的感情是一样的！