This video is very helpful to me. I am an American who will be living in nanning with my wife. She will be retiring in 2 years and we will live elsewhere. Until that time I must leave China every 30 days. Your way seems best because I love Vietnam anyway.
Essential to have proof of onward travel. Four years ago, my wife and I booked a flight from Heathrow into Ho Chi Minh and a return flight 3 weeks later from Bangkok. We intended to stay about 12 days in Vietnam. Early morning check-in at Heathrow and they wouldn't let us check in without proof of exit. Had to frantically arrange a flight from Ho Chi Minh to Bangkok on the phone. Sorted it out just in time - at one stage it was looking that we were going to miss the flight. The following year, we entered Hanoi from China - with a visa this time - and had purchased cheap bus tickets from Ho Chi Minh to Cambodia as proof of onward travel. We didn't actually catch the bus. Enjoyed the video. We might possibly do that train journey ourselves within the next couple of years. Spent a few days in Nanning last year before taking the train down to BeiHai.
I had a copy of my e-ticket from Ho Chi Minh to Dubai in my pocket just in case I was asked, but the man at the desk just stamped my passport and wrote the exit date. He pointed and emphasised I must leave by then, but otherwise things were fine. Airports might be a little stricter, but at a sleepy town on the border, in the middle of the night with high humidity, maybe things are more laid-back.
We’re embarking on a 3 week trip later this year from Shenzhen - Nanning - Bac Giang - Hanoi and then south through Vietnam to Ho Chi Minh. Looking forward to watching your videos for some useful tips and advice :)
Things have sure changed since I was in Nanning in 2012. No Subway (Metro) in those days. They must have built a new railway station. I had taken the train from Guangzhou to Nanning. The station we arrived at was quite old probably dating from the Mao days. After several days in Nanning getting a Vietnamese visa, had to take a bus to Hanoi as there were not any trains in those days.
This train was taken before Covid-19, and no special permission was required. In fact, holding a GB passport, I just turned up and was allowed into Vietnam with no questions answered.
@@PlanesTrainsEverything Thank you. Did you get the visa with an invitation letter or did you submit your full itinerary? We was hoping to the leave China via the train from Nanning to Hanoi but have read we may need to show proof of a flight leaving China
This video is very helpful to me. I am an American who will be living in nanning with my wife. She will be retiring in 2 years and we will live elsewhere. Until that time I must leave China every 30 days. Your way seems best because I love Vietnam anyway.
Came to this video late. Thinking about going to Vietnam so thought I would watch it, but then I always like watching your videos!
Essential to have proof of onward travel. Four years ago, my wife and I booked a flight from Heathrow into Ho Chi Minh and a return flight 3 weeks later from Bangkok. We intended to stay about 12 days in Vietnam. Early morning check-in at Heathrow and they wouldn't let us check in without proof of exit. Had to frantically arrange a flight from Ho Chi Minh to Bangkok on the phone. Sorted it out just in time - at one stage it was looking that we were going to miss the flight. The following year, we entered Hanoi from China - with a visa this time - and had purchased cheap bus tickets from Ho Chi Minh to Cambodia as proof of onward travel. We didn't actually catch the bus.
Enjoyed the video. We might possibly do that train journey ourselves within the next couple of years. Spent a few days in Nanning last year before taking the train down to BeiHai.
I had a copy of my e-ticket from Ho Chi Minh to Dubai in my pocket just in case I was asked, but the man at the desk just stamped my passport and wrote the exit date. He pointed and emphasised I must leave by then, but otherwise things were fine. Airports might be a little stricter, but at a sleepy town on the border, in the middle of the night with high humidity, maybe things are more laid-back.
great videos i am about to vlog nanning also
Lol. I love your videos. I got hooked on your Rusty Nails videos. I love your travelling videos. Thank you so much! I enjoy!
I'm glad you enjoy them! Thanks.
We’re embarking on a 3 week trip later this year from Shenzhen - Nanning - Bac Giang - Hanoi and then south through Vietnam to Ho Chi Minh. Looking forward to watching your videos for some useful tips and advice :)
Have a great trip. I hope my videos help you.
Things have sure changed since I was in Nanning in 2012. No Subway (Metro) in those days. They must have built a new railway station. I had taken the train from Guangzhou to Nanning. The station we arrived at was quite old probably dating from the Mao days. After several days in Nanning getting a Vietnamese visa, had to take a bus to Hanoi as there were not any trains in those days.
raw unedited videos...really love ur vlogs
Your plan C gave me the first LOL of the day.
Believe or not, the toilet on this old Chinese train is better than the commuter's train between New York city and New Jersey!
That commode looked downright nasty.
You're not kidding. It didn't small all that fresh either.
How did you book this train? I cannot see it online. I would be very happy if you could help 🙏🏻
I'm curious...what s to stop you staying on the train rather than going thru customs?
You are herded off the train, and the officials check each car and compartment to ensure there are no 'stragglers'.
@@PlanesTrainsEverything Interesting. Don't China and Vietnam have different rail gauges? How does the same train manage it?
What permission is needed?
This train was taken before Covid-19, and no special permission was required. In fact, holding a GB passport, I just turned up and was allowed into Vietnam with no questions answered.
@@PlanesTrainsEverything oh ok. Now it is hard I know
Hi, we have a question. How did you organise your Chinese visa for exit via the train into Vietnam? Thanks!
I have a multi entry visa and it was valid from all exit points.
@@PlanesTrainsEverything Thank you. Did you get the visa with an invitation letter or did you submit your full itinerary? We was hoping to the leave China via the train from Nanning to Hanoi but have read we may need to show proof of a flight leaving China
@@myexoticfruit Maybe a train leaving China also counts. I some of China's travel policies, particular train station also count as port of entry...
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