Originally Posted by garethmorgan
I'm contemplating going to HK in October via Shanghai. The thought I've just had was connecting by train rather than plane.
I know it's a 25 hour trip but I like trains and I'll see some of the countryside.
Does anyone know what are the practicalities, like ticketing, food, luggage handling etc?
Overall is this a good notion?
I wouldn't do it. I like trains too, but not for 25 hours.
To answer your other questions, you can buy tickets at the train station or through your hotel concierge (the latter will charge up to y50 per ticket). Expect mid-range chinese food (quality and selection varies considerably by train). I always carry my own luggage because the idea of hanging around the arrival station to pick it up is unappealing.