Beijing-Guangzhou high-speed rail: A journey from north to south

CGTN | 20-Sep-2020 | By Cui Xingyu

China is well on its way to building a massive “Eight Vertical and Eight Horizontal” high-speed railway network that forms a web linking cities across the country. As one of the network’s “vertical” routes, Beijing-Guangzhou high-speed railway is the longest high-speed rail route in the world.

Stretching 2,298 kilometers, it connects the capital city in the north with the beautiful tourist city of Guangzhou in the south. When the line fully opened to the public in 2018, it helped cut the travel time from nearly 30 hours to about eight. It’s also a scenic line as there are quite a few stops that offer picturesque sights and interesting places to visit. Follow CGTN and check out some of the scenery not to be missed on the Beijing-Guangzhou high-speed train.

Zhengzhou: Experiencing the Shaolin way of life

Starting from Beijing West Railway Station, it passes Shijiazhuang in Hebei Province and then reaches the historical city of Zhengzhou in Henan Province. For those who are curious about Chinese martial arts, there’s a perfect spot – Mount Songshan. Hailed as one of the Five Sacred Mountains of China, Mount Songshan is a place of myth and fable. Ancient Chinese emperors would often pay a visit there to pray for prosperity and longevity. Deep in a mountain forest, through the haze and shadows, you’ll see the Shaolin Temple that has been standing there for over 1,500 years. Legend has it that monks have mastering the art of kungfu for centuries.

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