Hi guys, we're going to china next summer. Mrs. 9Benua & my mother in law will stay in their hometown (taishan, guangzhou). Instead of being stuck there for 4 weeks, I'm planning to go to Beijing with my son only.

Is it better to take bullet plane or train? How much is the going rate for plane on june/july? Any chance on using points, I got Avios, AA or United.

For train, is taking 1st class worth the price compare to 2nd class? (862 cny vs 1380 cny)