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Southwest China

Chengdu 成都

Chengdu East Railway Station · 成都东站

The principal gateway to Sichuan, connecting the southwest to Chongqing, Xi'an, and beyond.

Station highlights

  • Hub for the Chengdu–Chongqing and Chengdu–Xi'an high-speed corridors
  • Connects to Chengdu Metro Lines 2 and 7
  • Regional food court features Sichuan specialties for travellers

Practical traveller tips

  • This is a different station from Chengdu's older terminals — double-check your ticket for the correct station name.
  • Popular route toward Chongqing; book ahead during peak holiday travel.

Curated routes from Chengdu

Intercity high-speedShort hopVery frequent

Chengdu → Chongqing

Distance
300 km
Duration
~1h20m–2h (illustrative)

Links Sichuan's two largest cities through hilly southwestern terrain.

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High-speedMountain routeHigh-speed

Chengdu → Xi'an

Distance
700 km
Duration
~3h30m–4h (illustrative)

Crosses the Qinling Mountains via a network of long tunnels and viaducts.

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High-speedCentral-west corridor

Wuhan → Chengdu

Distance
900 km
Duration
~6h–7h (illustrative)

Connects central China with the Sichuan basin.

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