Dali–Lijiang High‑Speed Railway

China Railway Kunming Group
China
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The Journey

Navigate from Dali Railway Station to Lijiang Railway Station across a span of 160km.

Scenery Highlights
  • Glimpses of Erhai Lake (洱海) on the approach to and from Dali
  • Views towards Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (玉龙雪山) as you approach Lijiang
  • Patchworks of Yunnan farmland, villages and terraced fields
  • Canyon and river sections between Heqing and Lijiang
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    1.8 hours

  • Distance

    160 km

  • Est. Price

    ¥80–150 depending on class and train

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Classes & Accommodations

Meals: None (trolley service available)

Ensuite: No

Meals: Complimentary bottled water; snacks for purchase

Ensuite: No

Engine / Locomotive

CRH380A / CRH2G series electric multiple unit (EMU) trainsets

Locomotive Weight

N/A (EMU — distributed traction)

Track Gauge

1,435 mm standard gauge

Braking Technology

Regenerative braking + disc brakes; electronically controlled for smooth deceleration in mountain sections

Route Engineering Challenges

  • Mountain karst terrain requiring numerous tunnels and bridges

  • Approx. 78km of tunnels on the 160km route — significant underground percentage

  • Jade Dragon Snow Mountain approach involves steep gradient changes

Operator

China Railway Kunming Group (昆明局集团)

Maximum speed

200 km/h on this section

Train type

CRH380A / CRH2G electric EMU

Tunnel percentage

~49% of route in tunnels

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    1.8 hours

  • Distance

    160 km

  • Est. Price

    ¥80–150 depending on class and train

Official Booking Provider