https://qa.trip.com/moments/detail/beijing-1-133945162?locale=en-QA
Trip Trending
vipIconOfficial account
levelIconImpressive progress

The Hyperloop is coming! Beijing to Shanghai in just 2.5 hours

The "land aircraft" capable of reaching 600 km/h is about to arrive! At the 17th China International Modern Railway Technology & Equipment Exhibition held in Beijing, the 600 km/h superconducting electric high-speed maglev train made its debut. This isn't just fast—it's a complete redefinition of long-distance travel! Let's do some simple math: Now: Beijing → Shanghai, fastest high-speed train takes about 4.5 hours. Future: Beijing → Shanghai, riding this "land aircraft" will take only 2.5 hours! What does this mean? It means you can completely skip the time spent traveling to/from airports, tedious security checks, and long waits. A "door-to-door" journey with efficiency that might even surpass airplanes! Weekend trips to another city will become as easy as taking the subway. The fatigue of long-distance travel? Gone! How does it achieve "ground-skimming flight"? Unveiling the cutting-edge tech! You must be curious—how can this train run so fast? 🚀 Light as a feather: Its body uses ultra-light, high-strength materials (high-strength aluminum alloy + carbon fiber) commonly found in race cars and airplanes, combined with a streamlined bullet design that slices through air, minimizing wind resistance! Dual-mode "running shoes": Most amazingly, it has two "running" modes! At low speeds, it moves on wheels like a car; when exceeding 150 km/h, the wheels retract "whoosh," and the train levitates completely above the tracks, achieving true "ground-skimming flight" with almost no friction! Green and safe: With no mechanical wear, it's not only super quiet and energy-efficient but also has lower maintenance costs and can adapt to various complex terrains. From "travel at will" to "arrive instantly"—the China Speed Actually, we've already been benefiting from "China Speed." Did you know? China's total railway mileage has reached 162,000 km today—equivalent to circling the Earth's equator 4 times! Among this, high-speed rail mileage has exceeded 48,000 km, covering 97% of cities with populations over 500,000. Thanks to this extensive high-speed rail network, journeys that once took nearly 10 hours have been shortened into comfortable, efficient trips, turning "travel at will" from a slogan into our daily reality. Now, the 600 km/h high-speed maglev train will once again reshape our perception of time and space. It's not just a technological breakthrough—it's a revolutionary change in how we'll travel in the future. If this "land aircraft" launches tomorrow, where would your first stop be? Tell us in the comments! 👇
View original text
*This content is provided by our partner and translated by AI
Posted: Jul 17, 2025
Submit
0
Mentioned in this post
Destination

Beijing

174601 attractions | 10000 posts
China
Details
Related Trip Moments
Jinshanling Great Wall

Quiet Sunset Hike on the Great Wall 🌅

Jeanne Ang
Mutianyu Great Wall Cableway and Slideway

Base Camp for Adventure

traveller-59
poi-tag-icon
Beijing

Discovered a hidden gem restaurant in Beijing run by a boss from Harbin!

ElizabethHolmes49
INDIGO

Experience Hong Kong Disneyland Exhibition in Beijing

Global Gastronomy
poi-tag-icon
Beijing

Samlitun at night | The later it gets, the more beautiful it becomes

Zero899
Temple of Heaven

Temple of Heaven in Summer Twilight: A Dance of Sophora and Crape Myrtle

蜂巢文旅
Temple of Heaven

Where Prayers Touch the Sky : The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest

traveller-59
Imperial Vault of Heaven

The Majestic Imperial Vault of Heaven

traveller-59
Temple of Heaven

Get in touch with the divine in the Circular Mound

traveller-59
Shichahai Bar Street

Houhai, Beijing: A National Aesthetic, Just For Us! 🌬️🎶🥂

Joanna✨
Temple of Heaven

The evolution of Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests on display

traveller-59
Luo Hong Art Museum

Beautiful Beijing Suburb Museum and Cafe !

Expat