22 hours on a sleeper train in China! (Shanghai to Jishou)

Come along with us as we take a 22 hour sleeper train across China from Shanghai in to Hunan. Oh and we're doing it in the hard bed class. As budget travellers we have taken plenty of overnight train rides, some more comfortable than others. So how will this one compare?

Video chapters:
0:00 This what our carriage looks like
2:01 Dinner and the food situation
5:50 prepping for bed
8:30 The best sleep!
12:46 Breakfast time
15:02 Explaining where we're going
20:00 Train tour
22:07 Lunch and more snacks
25:15 Rating the experience and sneak peak of our next video

[lz.]

I am from Jishou and I used to take that train when I was studying in Shanghai. I have never taken that train since 10 years ago after we had the high speed train. This video brought up many old memeries. Hope you enjoyed your time in China.

[linhaiwang]

You are excellent environmentalists. I haven't seen anyone bring their own beverage cups yet. I think you can witness China's latest miracle. They have surrounded the Taklama Desert, which is over 1100 kilometers long from east to west and 550 kilometers wide from north to south. It covers an area of about 337600 square kilometers, accounting for half of China's desert area and is the largest desert in China. China wants to turn the entire desert into an oasis.

[TheRealIronMan]

16:51 You guys are such thoughtful travelers, that's such a great point, in most of those "tourist villages" tourism is usually the only thing that can actually uplift villagers living standard, and honestly the ppl left in the village are as authentic as it gets cos the young & everybody else already left for big cities.

[tonycanton]

Oh, true travel, honest from the heart, thank you for the video.

[fj]

What a gentle, elegant, thoughtful, and poetic couple! Welcome to Sichuan for a stroll

[ycjason]

I think the little shaking motion and the white noise actually helps people to fall into sleep.

[GinkgoL]

Jishou girl living in Shanghai 🙋🥹❤I took this green train so many times to get back to Jishou for Chinese New Year, until the high speed train reached Jishou two or three years ago. I miss sleeping on these trains so much😢plus I grew up by this old railway (basically slept through every night with the noise of trains passing by that the noise became kind of comforting for me), my parents ‘ house was just 2 minutes walk from the station, watching you walking in Jishou station really makes me feel like you’re taking me home❤❤

[IULLT]

Gotta say I love the editing here, super immersive video

[gundam_Chaos]

I like this channel. So chill, no rush. Just talking and explaining what they doing.

[TheAtanyrate]

I really enjoyed how relaxed you both seemed. Thanks for sharing! ❤

[tamstrainworld]

The hard sleeper train was the most enjoyable train ride I experience in my China trip.

[alanmiller]

Interesting video with lots of great insights on train travel, thanks for sharing 😊

[chiayaolam]

I really enjoy your conversations by the car window; I love this slow travel style. Looking forward to more of your content.

[irmafernandez]

I enjoyed this vlog of your travels, especially being on the train. I also like the way you accommodate your eating preferences as you travel.😊

[stukadax]

So much of my childhood was spent on trains like this and eating different ramen using the hot water they provide. Thanks for brining them back!

[krisyeung]

5:17 woman said: "Hello, beautiful. Are you traveling to Hunan? Do you speak Chinese?"

[del]

omg, i love your videos, vibes/bg mucis etc, so i instantly followed you guys, hope you two really enjoy your trip here in china :)

[jeanholdstock]

So happy that Ali managed to get some much needed sleep. Now you can arrive refreshed and ready to enjoy a fabulous experience.
The train looked clean and comfortable, and your fellow travelers were very friendly.
I love that you carry everything that you need to eat, and eat with. It really ensures that you cut down on disposable plastic items, and is so easy to do with just a little forethought.
As always, thank you so much for the work you put into making sure we are able to come along with you xxxx

[neutonrenda]

The train gave a great time to get some sleep and rest up.👍

[TRAVELADVENTURES-xmvo]

Taking the train offers the opportunity to admire the stunning scenery as the train passes through less populated areas.