A last minute decision and I’d found myself at Shanhaiguan [山海关] Station with less than 250RMB in my pocket.
I couldn’t fault the 2-hour journey here on the double-decked and super-smooth T12 train except perhaps I’d have loved a seat on the top deck. With carpet underfoot cushioned seats and sharply dressed staff it’s easily the most luxurious train journey I’ve taken to date.
Certain I didn’t have enough money to stay the night at Shanhaiguan and ...