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Kunming to Lijiang High-Speed Train: A Yunnan Adventure

Kunming’s Giant Train Station & My Wild High-Speed Ride to Lijiang!

Destination:ChinaProvince:YunnanCity:Kunming
Kunming’s Giant Train Station & My Wild High-Speed Ride to Lijiang!
Mike China Vlog12 min

Kunming’s Giant Train Station & My Wild. This was filmed by Mike China Vlog. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

Inside Kunming’s Mega Train Station. Supermarkets & Military Posts?! Boarding the High-Speed Train. High Altitude Warning Hits. Lijiang Arrival & Local Welcome.

--- Mike China Vlog
March 13, 2025, Spring in China

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Mike’s journey from Kunming to Lijiang begins at a large railway station with supermarkets, pharmacies and other services. He boards a Type C high-speed train and describes its comfortable seats and clean interior. During the trip, he watches the Yunnan countryside pass, including rice paddies and small towns, and notices changes in elevation and temperature. After arriving in Lijiang, he is welcomed by local people and takes in the mountain and lake setting. His account combines travel infrastructure with a scenic rail journey and an arrival in a new city.

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Kunming’s Giant Train Station & My Wild High-Speed Ride to Lijiang!

Kunming railway station and boarding

Mike begins the journey at Kunming’s large railway station. It is more than a platform area: the complex includes supermarkets, pharmacies and other services, which he finds unusual compared with stations he has used elsewhere. Information desks and digital boards can help travelers check schedules and departure gates, and food vendors provide options while waiting. Mike also notices military personnel in the station. He makes his way toward the train and boards a Type C high-speed service to Lijiang.

The train is clean and comfortable, with spacious seats and amenities that make the trip straightforward. Mike is impressed by how smooth and fast the journey feels. He watches the Yunnan countryside through the windows, including rice paddies and small towns. As the train gains altitude, the landscape and temperature change. Mike notes the possibility of altitude-related discomfort and suggests contacting the train crew if a traveler feels unwell.

Arrival in Lijiang

When Mike arrives in Lijiang, local people greet him warmly. He describes the city as beautiful, with mountains and a large lake nearby. The change from the busy station to the mountain setting gives the trip a clear transition from transport to destination. His first impressions are positive, and he reflects on how the place reminds him of his earlier visit to China.

The train ride shows both modern infrastructure and the scenery of Yunnan. Travelers can plan for station navigation by checking digital departure boards, leaving enough time to board and bringing a phone connection if they need it. Hot water is available at many stations or on trains, which can be useful for instant noodles or drinks, and a translation app may help with text. The account is one traveler’s route from Kunming to Lijiang, with practical details from the station and train alongside his first impressions of the city.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What stood out about Kunming station?
A: Mike found the station unusually large, with a supermarket, pharmacy and other services inside. He also noticed military personnel there.
Q: What was the train ride like?
A: Mike found the Type C high-speed train smooth and fast, with comfortable seating and clean facilities. He watched rice paddies and small towns pass as the train crossed Yunnan, and noticed the changes in altitude and temperature.
Q: What did Mike think when he arrived in Lijiang?
A: He appreciated the welcome from local people and the setting among mountains and a large lake. The city reminded him of his earlier trip to China.

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Kunming to Lijiang High-Speed Train: A Yunnan Adventure

0:50 - Inside Kunming’s Mega Train Station 1:20 - Supermarkets & Military Posts?! 4:30 - Boarding the High-Speed Train 7:30 - High Altitude Warning Hits 10:30 - Lijiang Arrival & Local Welcome

Kunming to Lijiang High-Speed Train: Yunnan Adventure

Mike's China vlog takes you on a thrilling high-speed train journey from Kunming to Lijiang! Witness the sheer scale of Kunming's impressive train station, explore the surrounding area, and then board the train for a breathtaking ride through stunning landscapes. Feel the excitement build as the high-altitude warning hits, and finally, experience the warm welcome awaiting in Lijiang. This is a must-watch for anyone planning a trip to Yunnan!

Attractions in this video: Lijiang Old Town, Black Dragon Pool Park