China - never a dull moment!

[Cruiser Elite]

You always get a kick out of getting Biz Class mini cabin all to your lonesome on HSR

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Seriously!

 

[Happy Dude]

Not to condone vandalism, but most of Badaling is reconstructed in recent times, ie hardly "historical", so they shouldn't pretend to be so outraged.

 

[markis10]

You always get a kick out of getting Biz Class mini cabin all to your lonesome on HSR

Once you get through security and ticket checks!

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Once you get through security and ticket checks!

I don’t recall security being a major issue? Cursory maybe?

Ticket check was just our passport. And of course after that for business class you get escorted from the lounge through boarding and to the right door to enter the train Very civilised!

Speaking of bargains… Didi deluxe cars! 20 minute ride in a nice Mercedes, doors opened for you, luggage whisked away and stored… AUD10-15! And they arrive super fast as well, which is helpful if it’s raining and regular cars can be up to 15 or more mins away.

 

[moa999]

I don’t recall security being a major issue? Cursory maybe?

Mostly. Other than for aerosols and large power banks.
Saw a tourist getting written up for oversized deodorant (think 120 is the internal limit for aerosols).

It's still not airport standard but definitely higher than the typical Chinese metro theatre