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Northwest China

Xi'an 西安

Xi'an North Railway Station · 西安北站

Historic Silk Road city and a key junction linking north, central, and western China by high-speed rail.

Station highlights

  • One of the largest high-speed rail stations in Asia by floor area
  • Connects to Xi'an Metro Lines 2 and 4
  • Located well outside the old city walls — plan extra transfer time downtown

Practical traveller tips

  • The station is far from the historic city center; budget 40–60 minutes for onward metro or taxi transfer.
  • Signage is bilingual, but the scale of the station means extra walking between gates.

Curated routes from Xi'an

High-speedHistoric routeHigh-speed

Beijing → 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-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-speedMountain routeHigh-speed

Xi'an → Chongqing

Distance
700 km
Duration
~4h–5h (illustrative)

Connects the northwest with the mountainous southwest.

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