Originally Posted by
yorkboy24
Maybe it’s hitting demand? I’ve been looking at a trip to Mainland China for Xmas by train instead of flying, for example. And I’m not willing to pay crazy CX prices to Asian destinations, even 4K plus in Y. Not worth it.
I think train has especially good value around Christmas since flights will definitely jack their prices, but otherwise it is weirdly expensive. E.g. the HongKong/Shanghai train tickets are ~1000RMB one way (thought sleeper is ~800)