China Rail Trip MapConcept Β· Illustrative routes

North China

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Beijing South Railway Station Β· εŒ—δΊ¬ε—η«™

The capital's main high-speed rail gateway, hosting frequent departures toward Shanghai, Tianjin, and the northeast.

Station highlights

  • Large multi-level terminal with English signage throughout
  • Connects to Beijing Subway Lines 4 and 14
  • Security screening and bag X-ray required before entering the waiting hall

Practical traveller tips

  • Arrive at least 45 minutes early β€” the station is large and security lines can be long.
  • Passport is required for real-name ticket collection and ID checks at gates.

Curated routes from Beijing

High-speedFlagship corridorHigh-speed

Beijing β†’ Shanghai

Distance
1,318 km
Duration
~4h30m–6h (illustrative)

China's flagship high-speed corridor, crossing the North China Plain and Yangtze Delta.

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High-speedLong-distanceHigh-speed

Beijing β†’ Guangzhou

Distance
2,298 km
Duration
~8h–9h (illustrative)

One of the longest continuous high-speed lines in the world, linking north and south China.

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High-speedHistoric routeHigh-speed

Beijing β†’ Xi'an

Distance
1,200 km
Duration
~4h40m–6h (illustrative)

Links the capital with the ancient Silk Road city, passing through Shanxi's hill country.

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High-speedNortheast corridorHigh-speed

Beijing β†’ Harbin

Distance
1,230 km
Duration
~5h30m (illustrative)

Heads north through Liaoning and Jilin toward the winter-festival city of Harbin.

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High-speedCoastalHigh-speed

Beijing β†’ Qingdao

Distance
780 km
Duration
~4h (illustrative)

A coastal getaway route toward Shandong's seaside city.

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Overnight sleeperPlateau railwayOvernight sleeper

Beijing β†’ Lhasa

Distance
3,757 km
Duration
~40h (illustrative, overnight sleeper)

A multi-day plateau railway journey, not part of the high-speed network β€” famous for crossing the Tibetan Plateau at extreme altitude.

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