In fact, many people don't know that the most beautiful scenery in China is hidden in these 4 tickets!
The most beautiful scenery in China is hidden in these 4 tickets, and you must experience it once in your life! Some scenery can only be seen by taking the train, and if you don't want to miss every piece of the way along the way, train travel is one of the best options.
Next, follow Lulu, take these 4 most beautiful trains in China, and watch the peerless scenery blockbuster glide outside the window!
1. Shanghai-Lhasa Z164 - Beautiful Sky Road Tour
This journey is known as the most beautiful railway line in the country. Let's embark on this fascinating journey together! The Z164 train from Shanghai will take us through China, through 16 stops, and finally to Lhasa, the city of Nikko.
During this journey, we will cross China from east to west, cross three steps, set sail from the south of the Yanyu River, cross the hinterland of the Central Plains, pass through the northwest land, and all the way to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. This trip is almost like a geography textbook, allowing us to experience the magnificent beauty of the earth firsthand.
Many people choose to drive to Tibet, mainly because they have not chosen a suitable journey like the Z164 train. The 4,373-kilometer journey from Shanghai to Lhasa passes through Suzhou, Nanjing, Xuzhou, Zhengzhou, Xi'an, Lanzhou, Delingha, Golmud, Nagqu and finally Lhasa. By hopping on this train, you'll escape the bumps of driving and enjoy the spectacular views of the snowy plateau. Along the way, you'll witness what the ultimate in beauty is.
Sitting on the train, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of snow-capped Gobi, mountain lakes, yaks and antelope outside the window. Along the way, you will experience the works of nature such as Kekexili, Kunlun Mountains, Tanggula Mountains, Namuco, and Qiangtang Grassland. As the train crosses the winding Yellow River, crosses Zhongwei Shapotou, Ningxia, and crosses the Tanggula Pass at an altitude of more than 5,000 meters, you will feel the tranquil and magical atmosphere. In this vast grassland, you can walk and feel the purification of the soul in the company of Tibetan antelope and yaks.
Take a journey on train Z164 and you'll gradually move from bustle to tranquility. You can enjoy sunrise and sunset views on the train and exchange stories with strange travel companions along the way. These interactions may be once-in-a-lifetime experiences, so let's enjoy this precious time with fellow travelers.
Let's step on train Z164 and immerse yourself in this fantastic journey, admire the wonders of nature and make precious memories that belong to us.
Stops: Shanghai→ Suzhou→ Wuxi→ Nanjing→Bengbu→ Xuzhou→ Zhengzhou→ Xi'an→ Xianyang→ Lanzhou→ Xining→ Delingha→ Golmud→ Amdo→ Nagqu→ Lhasa (16 stops)
Ticket price: hard seat 402.5 yuan, hard sleeper 793.5 yuan
Duration: 46 hours and 44 minutes
2. Manchuria-Harbin K7092 - Northern Scenery Tour
Drive to the most beautiful forest sea snowfield in the north! "Snowpiercer" is a beautiful blockbuster all the way!
The express train from Manchuria on the Sino-Russian border to Harbin, with a total length of 964 kilometers, lasted 12:12, passed through 8 stations, passing through 8 cities such as Manzhouli, Hailar, Chengcheng, and Station, running through the boundless steppe of Hulunbuir, passing through forests, lakes, Gobi, and snowfields, shuttling between various scenic spots by tourist trains, the scenery is unpredictable and majestic.
If you choose to ride in winter, there will be a long part of the snow, so K7092 is also known as "Snowpiercer". In winter, the land is covered with thick snow, the train shuttles through the snow, and when you open the window, crystal snowflakes fall in front of your eyes, showing serenity. The sky is pale, the wilderness, and the wind blows the grass to see cattle and sheep. Go to Montenegro to ride horses, go to the Mozhgrad River to witness the world's first curved water, and go to Manzhouli to party with exotic customs.
On this train, you can experience Manzhouli full of Russian signboards and gorgeous onion roofs, as if you are on the streets of Moscow, and you will also cross the Hulunbuir steppe, China's largest steppe. This is the most abundant grassland pasture in the mainland, with endless views, known as the "pasture kingdom". Along the way, there is also the Erguna Wetland, "Asia's No. 1 wetland", which is known as "a living ink painting in winter". When passing through the Daxing'an Mountains, there are endless forests and grasslands along the way. If you're lucky, you might even see plenty of wild animals galloping in the distance. And you can also experience the ice and snow world of "Little Paris of the East" Harbin.
Let's set off and see these wonderful northern scenery!
3. Dali-Lijiang K9628 - amorous romantic trip
This is the first double-decker seaview tourist train in China and the first train in China with a bar KTV. The whole distance is 159 kilometers, and the decoration style is a combination of disco retro and Yunnan ethnic characteristics. What's more unique is that this is the only train in the country with a big bed room, a soft sleeper ticket is enough to accommodate 3 people, lie on a comfortable big bed, enjoy the Cangshan Erhai Sea up close, and enjoy the baptism of vision in the most comfortable posture.
During this journey, you can not only enjoy the "sky realm" of Dali Erhai, the clear lake reflects the blue sky and white clouds, and seagulls soar around you; At the same time, you can also witness the rolling 13 snowy peaks on the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, admire the rushing sea of clouds and the timeless glaciers, and feel like you are in a fairy tale.
And in the charming retro bar car, you can enjoy a special cocktail with friends and enjoy a relaxing time. Occasionally, you may meet passers-by who can play an instrument and play a piece at the piano, making the whole journey a musical and visual feast! When you feel tired, find a window seat and the train departs from Lijiang, passes at the foot of Yulong Snow Mountain, crosses the magnificent scenery between Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Sea, and finally reaches Dali.
This journey through the Erhai Sea immerses you in the stunning natural landscape and enjoys it in comfort, whether it is looking at the lake and mountains or tasting wine, it will become an unforgettable experience. Don't miss this exciting trip and embark on this ultimate luxury train journey together!
Stops: Lijiang, Heqing, Dali
Fare: VIP soft box ¥328.2 (3 people), hard sleeper hard seat ¥23.5
Total duration: 3:21 m
4. Harbin-Haikou Z114 - North-South Crossing Journey
A north-south journey through the four seasons in two days, a journey all the way south!
A miracle route, this train will take you from north to south, from the ice world of Harbin to the tropical kingdom of Haikou, a 4,361-kilometer journey south, passing 12 provinces and 24 cities. In just two days, you'll be able to experience first-hand the magic of the four seasons, crossing multiple regions and enjoying the beautiful scenery of China's great rivers and mountains. No longer envy the desolation of the north and the beaches of the south, take this train and immerse yourself in a journey like a time tunnel on the way from north to south. In addition, there are many more beautiful views waiting to be discovered along the way.
Starting from the northeast grassland, crossing the rolling Yangtze River Yellow River, crossing the lofty mountains and mountains, and crossing the choppy Qiongzhou Strait, it seems to travel through time and space, and the seasons change.
On this journey, the train not only passes through Changchun, the capital of the underrated treasure province, but also has its own characteristics in four seasons, with spring flowers, summer escape, autumn leaves, and winter snow, just like a movie scene. It also passes through Huludao, which is low-key and contains thousands of styles, and has many tourist attractions such as the Great Wall of Water, the scenic spot Juehua Island, and Huludao Port, a good port that does not silt or freeze. You can also enjoy Shanhaiguan, as the first pass of the Great Wall, its spectacular scenery is witnessed by piles of rubble and masonry, you must go to feel its majesty! As the only city in China named after the emperor, Qinhuangdao is also a check-in destination for photography enthusiasts, in addition to Aranya, Pigeon's Nest Park, Aranya Auditorium, Emerald Isle and a series of beautiful scenery waiting for you to explore.
Moreover, there is the mouth-watering Museum of All Nations Tianjin waiting for you to taste food and enjoy the romantic night view; Shangqiu Ancient City, the most well-preserved ancient city in China, is the source of the three merchants, the capital of Chinese merchants, and a destination not to be missed.
Further south, you'll come to Macheng, Hubei Province, where Guifeng Mountain is known as the world's azalea mountain, where azaleas bloom every April, and the mountains are decorated with a sea of red flowers. You'll then continue south to Nanchang, the city of red heroes, a city steeped in ancient charm and beautiful water.
Then, we will also admire the living thousand-year-old Song city - Ganzhou. Ganzhou is the true Song City, with a history of more than 2,000 years and well preserved the cultural relics and monuments of the Song Dynasty. In addition, Ganzhou is also home to Longnan, known as the "Walled House Capital of the World", with more than 500 walled houses, allowing you to experience the unique Hakka culture.
Zhaoqing, "Guangdong's most beautiful place", is home to China's first nature reserve, Dinghu Mountain, and is a leader in Guangdong Province, but few people outside Guangdong know about it.
Finally, we will cross the Qiongzhou Strait by ferry to the final station: Haikou. If you come to Haikou, slow down and relax. Just like the locals, "day and night" - wake up naturally in the morning, enjoy dad tea in the afternoon, stroll leisurely, and talk freely; After nightfall, go for a walk by the sea, find good food, taste refreshing and cool and enjoy a good time.
Stops: Harbin West → Changchun →Siping→ Shenyang North → Jinzhou South → Huludao North → Shanhaiguan → Qinhuangdao → Tangshan → Tianjin →Hengshui→ Heze → Shangqiu South → Fuyang → Macheng → Nanchang → Ji'an → Ganzhou → Shaoguandong → Guangzhou → Foshan → Zhaoqing → Maoming → Zhanjiang West → Xuwen → Haikou
Price: Soft sleeper ¥1373.5, hard sleeper ¥816.5
Total duration: 46:24
China's 4 most beautiful tickets, hidden in these 4 trains, watch the peerless scenery blockbuster!
Doesn't such a beautiful scenery along the way make your heart move?
In this life, you must take these four most beautiful trains and enjoy the stunning scenery in the great rivers and mountains of the motherland!