In this video, I take you on board one of China’s fastest high-speed trains, traveling from Beijing to Xi’an at more than 300 km/h — and trust me, this experience is nothing like Amtrak.
We start at a massive Beijing railway station, built in 1996, yet still more modern, efficient, and cleaner than most stations in the U.S. It blew me away just seeing how millions of people rely on trains in China every single day. The station is huge, beautifully designed, and runs like clockwork.
After exploring the station (and grabbing some food), I hop on the G-series high-speed train — and wow… it’s fast, smooth, and ultra-quiet. At 300 km/h, there’s zero shaking, zero noise, and the ride feels like gliding on air. Honestly, it makes my past Amtrak trip from Royal Oak, Michigan to Chicago feel ancient in comparison.
By the time I arrive in Xi’an, I can’t help but think: China is redefining what modern rail travel looks like — and the U.S. has a long way to catch up.
If you love trains, infrastructure, and futuristic transport, you’ll want to watch this until the end.
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that Evan guySeptember 6, 2025, Autumn in
China- 0:00Introduction to Beijing Railway Station
- 0:25Experiencing China's high-speed trains
- 0:50Beijing Station's 1996 construction and modernity
- 1:44Unbeatable security and cameras
- 2:50Ticket cost and train type
- 3:22Enormous station and waiting areas
- 4:45Super modern station design
- 5:03Cleanliness and lack of creeps
- 6:06Cashless society and mobile payments
- 7:19Competent leadership and political system
- 10:06Train G659 and advanced technology
- 11:46Train exterior resembles Dragon Ball Z capsule
- 12:35Second class interior like an airplane
- 13:04Massive legroom and comfortable seats
- 14:21Bathroom facilities critique
- 15:28Train interior like James Bond movie
- 16:00Views and speed at 260 km/h
- 16:13Speed of 300 km/h with no shake
- 17:36China's transformation in under 30 years
- 18:36China's transformation beyond trains
- 19:40Magnificent traditional station design
