Originally Posted by
mnredfox
But not worth double the cost if you ask me. From my limited overnight train riding in China, my vote is that 4 person berth is sufficient. It already prices out the riff raff.
If it's just one person traveling, then a regular soft-sleeper is fine. But for two people traveling, having a deluxe cabin can actually make the ride an enjoyable and/or memorable experience, and not just basic transportation between two cities. In my opinion, that's worth the extra cost.