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I Rode The WORLD'S FASTEST TRAIN: First Class from Shanghai 🇨🇳 to Hong Kong 🇭🇰

1 day Days
Train
Shanghai
Hong Kong

Day 1: Exploring Shanghai's iconic skyline, riverfront, and modern transportation.

not mentioned
Cloudy and overcast
morning 1-2 hours
1

The Bund

Wander along the promenade
Walk along the famous waterfront promenade viewing the skyline.
Free
Tips: Great for viewing the contrast between historic and modern architecture.
morning 1 hour
2

Huangpu River Cruise

Boat ride down the river
Take a boat ride down the river.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
afternoon 2 hours
3

Shanghai Tower

not mentioned
Ascend the world's third tallest building.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
afternoon 30 minutes
4

Shanghai Maglev Train

Ride from Pudong Airport to city
Ride the 431 km/h magnetic levitation train.
not mentioned
Tips: Famous for its top speed of 431 km/h.

Day 2: High-speed train journey from Shanghai to Hong Kong.

2024 - 10 - 19
Rainy, 25 degrees Celsius
morning 45 minutes
1

Travel to Hongqiao Station

Take Metro Line 10 to Hongqiao Railway Station
Take the metro to the main high-speed hub.
not mentioned
Tips: Station is linked to ID/Passport; use manual lanes for passport entry.
14:09 8 hours
2

Boarding Train G99

Train G99 to Hong Kong West Kowloon
Board the Fuxing CR400BF-A high-speed train.
1459 CNY (First Class), 914 CNY (Second Class), 3009 CNY (Business Class)
Tips: Boarding begins 15 minutes before departure; tickets go on sale 14 days prior.
afternoon 1 hour
3

Onboard Lunch

not mentioned
Enjoy a meal from the buffet counter.
79 CNY for meal set
Tips: No dining car, but buffet counter available for microwave meals.
Food Recommendations:
  • Ginger Chicken and Rice
  • Orange Juice
  • Beer
21:56 1 hour
4

Arrival in Hong Kong

Walk to immigration
Arrive and pass through immigration.
not mentioned
Tips: Allow 30-45 minutes for both Chinese and Hong Kong immigration checks.

Day 1: Exploring Shanghai's iconic skyline, riverfront, and modern transportation.

not mentioned
Cloudy and overcast
morning 1-2 hours
1

The Bund

Wander along the promenade
Walk along the famous waterfront promenade viewing the skyline.
Free
Tips: Great for viewing the contrast between historic and modern architecture.
morning 1 hour
2

Huangpu River Cruise

Boat ride down the river
Take a boat ride down the river.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
afternoon 2 hours
3

Shanghai Tower

not mentioned
Ascend the world's third tallest building.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
afternoon 30 minutes
4

Shanghai Maglev Train

Ride from Pudong Airport to city
Ride the 431 km/h magnetic levitation train.
not mentioned
Tips: Famous for its top speed of 431 km/h.

Day 2: High-speed train journey from Shanghai to Hong Kong.

2024 - 10 - 19
Rainy, 25 degrees Celsius
morning 45 minutes
1

Travel to Hongqiao Station

Take Metro Line 10 to Hongqiao Railway Station
Take the metro to the main high-speed hub.
not mentioned
Tips: Station is linked to ID/Passport; use manual lanes for passport entry.
14:09 8 hours
2

Boarding Train G99

Train G99 to Hong Kong West Kowloon
Board the Fuxing CR400BF-A high-speed train.
1459 CNY (First Class), 914 CNY (Second Class), 3009 CNY (Business Class)
Tips: Boarding begins 15 minutes before departure; tickets go on sale 14 days prior.
afternoon 1 hour
3

Onboard Lunch

not mentioned
Enjoy a meal from the buffet counter.
79 CNY for meal set
Tips: No dining car, but buffet counter available for microwave meals.
Food Recommendations:
  • Ginger Chicken and Rice
  • Orange Juice
  • Beer
21:56 1 hour
4

Arrival in Hong Kong

Walk to immigration
Arrive and pass through immigration.
not mentioned
Tips: Allow 30-45 minutes for both Chinese and Hong Kong immigration checks.

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