Fast trains launched in Yunnan, Shandong

A new high-speed rail route linking several famous tourist attractions in Yunnan province is set to open soon, according to the China Railway Corp.

The new line will link sites such as Lijiang and Dali, and the Three Parallel Rivers area, all UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The new line, which has 10 stations, will cut travel time from Lijiang to Kunming, the provincial capital of Yunnan, from more than eight hours to just three hours. It will be the first time Lijiang has high-speed rail accessibility.