So much different than a night train in China. I was going to take one from Shanghai to Xian. We boarded and located shared our compartment only to find someone already in it smoking despite the no smoking sign. I left to find someone in authority, and located a policeman-type on board, sitting under another no smoking sign…and smoking. Since I am quite allergic to cigarette smoke my wife looked at me and wisely said if “we stay here you are going to die.” We headed back across town to the hotel we checked out of, called an airline, and got tickets for a flight to Xian the next morning.
So much different than a night train in China. I was going to take one from Shanghai to Xian. We boarded and located shared our compartment only to find someone already in it smoking despite the no smoking sign. I left to find someone in authority, and located a policeman-type on board, sitting under another no smoking sign…and smoking. Since I am quite allergic to cigarette smoke my wife looked at me and wisely said if “we stay here you are going to die.” We headed back across town to the hotel we checked out of, called an airline, and got tickets for a flight to Xian the next morning.
Wow! Sorry you had to go through that. But thanks for sharing so that we don't have to have the same experience.
Great article Barry! Would be a fun way to travel with the family. I’m not too keen on sleeping with strangers 😳
Understood. Check out the link to Nightjet. They have private rooms with shower and toilet.
Nightjet looks like a great option! Now if I can just get off house arrest!