Day 1: Morning high-speed train journey from Beijing to Shanghai in First Class.
2025 - 12 - 31
Freezing -6°C in Beijing, 12°C in Shanghai
06:00
1 hour
1
Beijing South Railway Station
Took a DiDi taxi to the station
Security checks and boarding the G1 bullet train.
not mentioned
Tips: Passports may not scan automatically; use manual check lane.
07:00
4.5 hours
2
G1 Bullet Train Journey
G1 Fuxing Bullet Train
First-class travel experience reaching speeds of 347 km/h.
250 (likely GBP) total for two people
Tips: First class includes free snacks, drinks, and a meal.
Food Recommendations:
- Yogurt
- Fruit
- Spicy Biscuit
- Chicken and Rice Meal
- Starbucks Coffee
11:30
30 minutes
3
Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station
Walking from platform to exit
Arrival in Shanghai and exiting the station.
not mentioned
Tips: Expect significantly warmer weather than Beijing in winter.
Day 1: Morning high-speed train journey from Beijing to Shanghai in First Class.
2025 - 12 - 31
Freezing -6°C in Beijing, 12°C in Shanghai
06:00
1 hour
1
Beijing South Railway Station
Took a DiDi taxi to the station
Security checks and boarding the G1 bullet train.
not mentioned
Tips: Passports may not scan automatically; use manual check lane.
07:00
4.5 hours
2
G1 Bullet Train Journey
G1 Fuxing Bullet Train
First-class travel experience reaching speeds of 347 km/h.
250 (likely GBP) total for two people
Tips: First class includes free snacks, drinks, and a meal.
Food Recommendations:
- Yogurt
- Fruit
- Spicy Biscuit
- Chicken and Rice Meal
- Starbucks Coffee
11:30
30 minutes
3
Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station
Walking from platform to exit
Arrival in Shanghai and exiting the station.
not mentioned
Tips: Expect significantly warmer weather than Beijing in winter.
