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Travel day 14 of 23 · Reconstructed date: 2024-04-06 · Source: travelshorts · Editorial edition: 3 November 2026.
What happened on day 14
- Experienced06:30
Chengdu East Railway Station
Used the Business Class VIP entrance to bypass security queues and waited in the Business Class lounge with complimentary drinks and snacks.
Video evidence (1)
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 0:42Caption timestamp checked
today, we were able to come through the business class entrance to avoid all the standard security, which normally takes quite a while to go through.
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 0:42Caption timestamp checked
- Experienced
Chengdu East Railway Station
Boarded train G3705 escorted by a lounge stewardess via priority lane, experiencing 180-degree lie-flat seats and complimentary lunch boxes.
Video evidence (1)
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 1:52Caption timestamp checked
To get on our train, we're actually led there by the stewardess from the business class lounge.
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 1:52Caption timestamp checked
- Experienced14:30
Holiday Inn Express Guilin City Centre
Checked into Holiday Inn Express Guilin City Centre.
Video evidence (2)
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 31:29Caption timestamp checked
The hotel we're going to be staying in today is the Holiday Inn Express, Guilin City Centre.
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 33:56Caption timestamp checked
You've just checked into our hotel. The reception staff were really, really friendly.
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 31:29Caption timestamp checked
- Experienced
Guilin
Walked through Guilin pedestrian shopping and snack streets in the evening, buying fried potatoes and cakes.
Video evidence (2)
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 41:19Caption timestamp checked
So this costs 10 RMB, so that's just about a £1.
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 42:22Caption timestamp checked
But it still tasted good. Fried potatoes.
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 41:19Caption timestamp checked
What the creator thought
Transport
Travelshorts’ observation: Business class high-speed rail ticket holders enjoy a fast-track security entrance, access to a lounge with complimentary drinks and snacks, and personal escort to the boarding platform.
Video evidence (1)
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 0:42Caption timestamp checked
today, we were able to come through the business class entrance to avoid all the standard security, which normally takes quite a while to go through.
Transport
Travelshorts’ observation: Because Business Class seats were limited to 6 and ticket quotas favored the entire route, the creator had to purchase tickets all the way to Guangzhou and disembark early at Guilin.
Video evidence (1)
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 31:38Caption timestamp checked
Because we couldn't actually book a ticket directly to Guilin, we had to wait for the entire trip from Chengdu to Guangzhou.
Where they actually stayed
Holiday Inn Express Guilin City Centre
Actually stayed · 1 night · Day 14
Room recorded: Standard Room.
Travelshorts’ account: Good convenient overnight base before departing early the next morning for the Li River cruise to Yangshuo.
Video evidence (1)
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 31:29Caption timestamp checked
The hotel we're going to be staying in today is the Holiday Inn Express, Guilin City Centre.
Getting around
Taxi: Not specified to Chengdu East Railway Station
Actual
Video evidence (1)
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 0:37Caption timestamp checked
to the Chengdu East railway station.
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 0:37Caption timestamp checked
Train: Chengdu East Railway Station to Guilin Railway Station
Actual
Video evidence (1)
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 31:02Caption timestamp checked
So we've made it to Guilin Station five hours after departing Chengdu.
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 31:02Caption timestamp checked
Taxi: Guilin Railway Station to Holiday Inn Express Guilin City Centre
Actual
Video evidence (1)
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 32:19Caption timestamp checked
Like I said, we're going to get out, get a taxi, head to our hotel.
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 32:19Caption timestamp checked
Costs mentioned in the videos
Historical amounts with their original currencies and price scopes. Listed prices and category summaries are distinguished from amounts paid; these are not a day-total calculation.
- Fried potato snackCN¥10.00
Transaction · Paid · PER_ITEM · Guilin
Video evidence (1)
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 41:19Caption timestamp checked
So this costs 10 RMB, so that's just about a £1.
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 41:19Caption timestamp checked
- Three fresh bakery cakesCN¥36.00
Transaction · Paid · TOTAL · Guilin
Video evidence (1)
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 43:24Caption timestamp checked
Reasonable price, it was 36 RMB, so about £4 for 3 cakes.
- CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin · 43:24Caption timestamp checked
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CHINA HIGH SPEED BUSINESS CLASS TRAIN From Chengdu to Guilin
Travel day · Uploaded 2024-09-28 · Day 14