The Chengdu-Chongqing line and Chongqing-Guiyang line, opened at the end of last year, enabled the Guilin high-speed rail radiation circle to directly connect with the Sichuan region for the first time. In 2018, according to the timetable listed by the railway department, several high-speed and regional railways including the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Railway, Shenzhen-Maoming Railway, and Hangzhou-Huangshan Railway will be opened and operated successively.

　　These railways will not only facilitate the lives of local people, but for Guilin residents, they can also use these railways to extend their tourism horizons.

　　Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Railway: Stroll in Hong Kong on Weekends

　　The Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Railway mainly provides passenger services between Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. In terms of operating speed, the Guangzhou-Shenzhen section can reach up to 350 kilometers per hour, and the Hong Kong section 250 kilometers per hour. Currently, the Hong Kong section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Railway has not yet opened.

　　Opening time: Expected this autumn

　　Original route: Currently, for Guilin residents to go to Hong Kong, if choosing a direct flight, a single ticket costs around 1,300 to 2,000 yuan, with a flight time of 1 hour and 30 minutes, and the entire journey takes about 4 hours. Another popular route is taking a bullet train to Shenzhen, then crossing the border to Hong Kong, costing about 500 yuan, and the journey takes about 6 hours.

　　After opening: After the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Railway opens, Guilin residents can take a bullet train to Guangzhou, expected to take about 2.5 hours. After arriving at Guangzhou Station and completing "co-location" customs clearance, they can transfer to the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Railway bullet train directly to Hong Kong, which only takes 48 minutes. From Guilin to Hong Kong, the entire journey costs no more than 500 yuan and takes about 4 hours.

　　In addition, there is news that Hong Kong will strive to have some train services directly reach Guilin and other places in the future. If this comes true, traveling from Guilin to Hong Kong will be much more convenient.

　　Shenzhen-Maoming Railway: Experience the "Oriental Hawaii"

　　Compared to other cities in Guangdong, Guilin residents are relatively unfamiliar with Maoming. However, in the past two years, a small island in Maoming—"Fangji Island"—has risen to fame, known as the "Oriental Hawaii." The island has lush trees and murmuring mountain springs. Many Guilin residents have started self-driving tours to Fangji Island.

　　The Shenzhen-Maoming Railway, from Shenzhen to Maoming, has a total length of 390 kilometers and a design speed of 200 kilometers per hour.

　　Opening time: Expected this June

　　Original route: There are no direct flights from Guilin to Maoming. Taking a bullet train requires transferring at Guangzhou or Shenzhen, and the journey takes at least 8 hours, costing about 300 yuan per person. Currently, citizens mostly choose self-driving tours, with a journey of about 600 kilometers, costing about 600 yuan per car one-way, and taking about 7 hours.

　　After opening: After the Shenzhen-Maoming Railway opens, departing from Guilin by bullet train to Guangzhou, then taking the Shenzhen-Maoming Railway to Maoming, the whole journey takes 6 hours and costs about 300 yuan, two hours shorter than before by train. If you do not plan to drive yourself, this will be a better choice.

　　Guangtong-Dali Railway Double-Track: Tour the Cangshan Mountains and Erhai Lake

　　Yunnan is a popular tourist destination for many young people in Guilin. Currently, the high-speed railway from Guilin to Kunming has achieved direct connection. However, inconvenient transportation within the province has become an obstacle for many people touring Yunnan.

　　The Guangtong-Dali Railway double-track refers to the capacity expansion and renovation project line from Guangtong to Dali, starting from Guangtong North Station and ending at Dali Station. With this line, the travel time from Kunming to the two tourist areas of Dali and Lijiang will be greatly shortened. "Erhai Lake reflects the moon, Cangshan Mountain snow; Xiaguan wind blows Shangguan flowers." It is believed that Kunming and Dali have great appeal to many Guilin residents who have not yet been to Yunnan.

　　Opening time: Expected this June

　　Original route: From Guilin to Dali or Lijiang in Yunnan, both require a transfer at Kunming. Many people choose to fly to Kunming, then transfer to Lijiang, costing about 700 yuan per person, and the whole journey takes at least 5 hours. If going to Dali, one can only take a fast train from Kunming, and departing from Guilin takes at least 8 hours.

　　After opening: After the Guangtong-Dali Railway double-track opens, citizens can choose to fly or take a bullet train to Kunming, then take the Guangtong-Dali Railway to Lijiang or Dali. It takes only 2 hours from Kunming to Dali and 4 hours to Lijiang, within an acceptable range for most people.

　　Hangzhou-Huangshan High-Speed Railway: World-Class Golden Tourist Route

　　The Hangzhou-Huangshan High-Speed Railway runs from Hangzhou, Zhejiang to Huangshan, Anhui, with a total length of 265 kilometers and a design speed of 250 kilometers per hour. The fastest journey from Hangzhou to Huangshan takes only 1.5 hours.

　　This world-class golden tourist route connects more than 10 national forest parks and 7 5A-level scenic areas, and is distributed with nationally famous tourism resources such as West Lake, Xixi Wetland, Qiandao Lake, Jixi Longchuan, Ancient Huizhou Cultural Tourism Area, Huangshan, and Xidi Hongcun. Even Guilin residents who are accustomed to scenic spots are worth experiencing.

　　Opening time: Expected this July

　　Original route: Taking a bullet train from Guilin to Hangzhou takes more than 8 hours and costs about 600 yuan. If flying, the whole journey takes about 4 hours and costs about 400 yuan. Currently, there is no direct train from Guilin to Huangshan. If flying, there are only 3 flights per week, the whole journey takes about 4 hours, and the cost is about 700 yuan. Moreover, there is currently no bullet train line connecting Hangzhou to Huangshan. To tour all the attractions such as Hangzhou West Lake, Qiandao Lake, and Huangshan at once, it is best to wait until the Hangzhou-Huangshan High-Speed Railway opens.

　　After opening: Currently, air tickets from Guilin to Hangzhou are discounted year-round. For example, in January this year, the discount was as low as 1.4折 (86% off), and the ticket cost was about 200 yuan. It is recommended to fly to Hangzhou and then buy a ticket for the Hangzhou-Huangshan High-Speed Railway. Just take a weekend to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Anhui and Zhejiang.

　　Beijing-Shenyang High-Speed Railway, Harbin-Jiamusi Railway, Harbin-Mudanjiang High-Speed Railway: Enjoy the Ice and Snow World

　　The Beijing-Shenyang High-Speed Railway has a total length of 698 kilometers and a design speed of 350 kilometers per hour. Once completed, it will become the fastest channel from the Northeast region into the Pass. It spans the three provinces and municipalities of Beijing, Hebei, and Liaoning, and is an important link connecting the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and the Northeast region.

　　Guilin residents who want to play in the snow in Harbin can also choose two tourist railways to continue their Northeast journey. The "Harbin-Jiamusi" railway is the world's longest high-speed railway in a cold region, with a total length of 343 kilometers and a design speed of 200 kilometers per hour. The Harbin-Mudanjiang high-speed railway line starts from Harbin and ends at Mudanjiang, with a design speed of 250 kilometers per hour and a total length of 293 kilometers.

　　Opening time: The Beijing-Shenyang High-Speed Railway and Harbin-Mudanjiang High-Speed Railway are expected to open by the end of the year, and the Harbin-Jiamusi Railway is expected to open this June.

　　Original route: Guilin residents in the south have a special longing for ice and snow. In recent years, many people have gone to the Northeast to experience ice and snow, especially to Harbin. Flying from Guilin to Harbin takes more than 6 hours and costs more than 1,300 yuan. If taking a bullet train, one can only transfer at cities like Beijing, making the journey even longer.

　　After opening: After the Beijing-Shenyang High-Speed Railway opens, taking the high-speed rail from Guilin to Beijing and then to Harbin will take about 15 hours, at least 4.5 hours shorter than the current train. After the Harbin-Mudanjiang High-Speed Railway opens, the fastest journey from Harbin to Mudanjiang will take just over 1 hour. If both the Harbin-Mudanjiang High-Speed Railway and the Harbin-Jiamusi Railway can be opened within this year, and connected with the Harbin-Qiqihar and Harbin-Dalian high-speed railways, you will be able to travel between Harbin, Qiqihar, Mudanjiang, and Jiamusi in less than a day.