Currently, the direct regular rail between Shanghai and Kunming, Shanghai–Kunming Railway, would take a whopping 35-40 hours. An aerial photo shows a high-speed train travelling through the countryside in Kaili, Guizhou province,on June 22, 2016. As part of Shanghai-Kunming high-speed railway, the section linking Shanghai and Guiyang was opened last year. A high-speed train on track for testing in Southwest China's Guizhou province, Sept 21, 2016. Yunnan is also helping budget travelers by instating some policies for the grand opening of the new high-speed railway link.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 22, 2016 02:49 UTC