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High speed train to Urumqi

Country : China

Type : Incentives

A high speed train service along the Silk Road has commenced between western China's Gansu provincial capital Lanzhou and Xinjiang's provincial capital Urumqi.  The 250kms per hour train covers 1,776kms between these two cities in less than 12hours. The scenic journey traverses through rugged terrain including vast deserts, the high altitude Qilian mountain range, an ancient section of Great Wall and strong wind zones creating remarkable landforms. 

 

A 67km-long wind-prevent channel will be built near Shanshan as the high-speed line traverses through the 100km wind region of the Gobi Desert. 

 

This facilitates movement of travellers making for some very interesting tour itineraries. The two Silk Route cities are the hub of ancient monuments both man made and natural making it one of the most visited destinations in China.  From the Grand Bazaar in Urumqi to the Dunhuang Magao Grottos this is a journey to an ancient time when travellers used these route for trading.

 

China's high speed train network now cover more than 11,000kms. Travels between cities like Shanghai to Beijing is 4hrs48mins making it a very viable option instead of flying. Trains are equipped with dining cars, internet, charging facilities.  

 

Book a Business, Premium, 1st Class, 2nd Class or Soft Sleeper and enjoy truly special train journeys.