China’s Rail Marvel - Yunnan High-Speed Train Journey

Yunnan, a southern province in China has one of the most picturesque scenery in the whole China and perhaps in the world.

Apart from its picturesque mountains, Yunnan is known for its ethnic diversity as various ethnic minorities lived in autonomous counties within the province.

High-speed railway traverse this mountainous province with tunnels and bridges, shortening the travel time and make the travel not only faster, but safer and more convenient.

How was the experience taking the high-speed train in Yunnan and how much is the difference compared with the bus?
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