OP:
There are two of us traveling together (a couple) and we are considering upgrading to this sort of travel by train.
I do not know or speak any of the native languages spoken in china.
Originally Posted by
mnredfox
If looking for the more memorable experience I agree with your reasoning. Then again, if memorable is meeting locals on the train, a 2 person isn't the way to go.
A couple, with at least one with no mandarin speaking ability.
Meeting locals on the train?
I could imagine that private cabin could produce a more memorable
experience of train travel in China over a hard seat.