With all of the fights and delays associated with traveling by air in China these days, many may just as soon take the train. And as if to sweeten the deal, a new soft sleeper high-speed route connecting Shanghai with Guangzhou and Shenzhen has been announced.

The new route, which launched New Year’s Day, departs at 8pm and arrives the following day at 7am. Tickets cost RMB 700 for the Shanghai-Shenzhen leg, and RMB 800 to get to Guangzhou.

Beds for each soft sleeper berth are 10cm wider than the average, and are equipped with an LCD video screen, and adjustable AC controls.

Each train will have rooms accommodating two or four passengers, and will have a 24 hour dining car. Despite recent reforms on advance ticket sales, tickets sales are currently limited to 30 days in advance.

Ticket prices will be based on a tiered system: tickets purchased 11 to 30 days in advance will cost the most, while those sold three hours to three days prior to departure will be sold at a discount. Tickets for Friday, Sunday and holiday departures will also be priced higher.

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Photos: People’s Daily Online