"5 Must-Try Train Journeys in China"

Train Journey What's Special When to Visit Affordability
Beijing to Shanghai Passes through scenic countryside and modern cities, including the Great Wall and the Yangtze River Spring or autumn for mild weather and fewer crowds Affordable, with prices starting at around $50 USD
Chengdu to Lhasa Travels through the stunning Tibetan Plateau, with views of snow-capped mountains and traditional Tibetan villages Summer for warmer temperatures and clearer skies Relatively expensive, with prices starting at around $200 USD
Guilin to Kunming Passes through some of China's most beautiful natural scenery, including the karst mountains of Guilin and the Stone Forest in Kunming Spring or autumn for mild weather and fewer crowds Affordable, with prices starting at around $30 USD
Harbin to Dalian Travels through the snowy landscapes of northern China, with views of frozen lakes and forests Winter for the best views of the snow and ice Affordable, with prices starting at around $20 USD
Shanghai to Huangshan Passes through the picturesque countryside of Anhui Province, with views of traditional villages and the stunning Huangshan Mountains Spring or autumn for mild weather and fewer crowds Affordable, with prices starting at around $20 USD