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flag A former China Daily reporter took a 9.5-hour high-speed train from Shanghai to Kunming, experiencing improved rail travel and scenic landscapes across four provinces.

flag A retired China Daily correspondent chose a high-speed train over a flight from Shanghai to Kunming, experiencing China’s improved infrastructure and natural landscapes across four provinces. flag The 9.5-hour journey, now faster and greener than the 30-hour trip of 16 years ago, features scenic views and the 14.8-km Bibanpo tunnel. flag In Kunming, he visited historic sites tied to modern Chinese history. flag In Dali, he was drawn to Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountain, noting the city’s growing appeal to locals and foreigners. flag Despite past travel barriers like landslides, improved rail and road networks now enable access to Lijiang, Shangri-La, and Lugu Lake. flag The trip, also a personal quest tied to ancestral roots, reflects China’s evolving accessibility and natural beauty.

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