Published on: 2026-08-26
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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The Vietnamese news portal “VnExpress” recently published an article noting that China’s high-speed railways (HSR) are increasingly becoming the main option for intercity travel among foreign tourists in China. Travelers cite speed, ticket cost, comfort, and service convenience as key advantages.
The popularity of high-speed rail is confirmed by the examples of two Vietnamese tourists.
Nguyen Thang has been traveling around China for more than ten years. Today, he almost always chooses high-speed rail — including on routes of varying lengths: both on the short Shanghai–Hangzhou route and on the long Shanghai–Nanning route.
Chin Hang has visited China three times in recent years and also mostly prefers HSR when traveling between provinces.
According to the authors of the material, the main factor of the attractiveness of Chinese HSR is the successful balance of speed and travel cost, as well as the high stability of ticket prices.
The comfort and technological sophistication of Chinese high-speed trains is confirmed by the details of their service.
Information on screens in the carriages is duplicated in Chinese and English: current speed, route, and cabin temperature are displayed. The average train speed is about 300 km/h, while the ride remains very smooth. Thus, according to Qin Hang, during a five-hour trip, not a drop spilled from a full glass of water placed on the folding table.
In the second-class carriage—with the most affordable fare—passengers are ensured comfortable seating: legroom is more spacious than in economy class on an airplane, and the backrest of the seat has a comfortable angle of recline. Most seats are equipped with electrical outlets, and each carriage has a free water dispenser installed. Separate areas are provided for luggage: large luggage is stored at the ends of the carriage, and small luggage on the shelves above the seats.
The convenience of the service for passengers is complemented by a well-designed system for purchasing and modifying tickets. Tickets can be bought, returned, or exchanged both through the mobile application and at ticket offices. The app offers features for price comparison and viewing train schedules.
As a rule, passengers need to arrive at the station 30 minutes before departure: the security check procedure takes little time. According to Nguyen Thang, trains almost always depart strictly on schedule. In case of delay, the passenger has the right to exchange the ticket for a later service on the same day free of charge.
The article notes that many high-speed rail stations in China are integrated with airports, subways, and intercity bus terminals — this significantly simplifies transfers for passengers. There are also restaurants, supermarkets, and retail stores operating on the premises of the stations.
According to Nguyen Thang, he plans to continue traveling around China on high-speed trains.
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