Datong Xian High Speed Train

Datong Xian High Speed Railway, also called Datong-Xian Passenger Railway (大西客运专线), Daxi HSR, is a south-north rail line connecting Datong in northern Shanxi Province and Xian in Shaanxi Province. The 859-kilometer long railway consists of two sections: Datong-Taiyuan High Speed Railway (706 kilometers in Shanxi Province) and Taiyuan -Xian High Speed Railway (153 kilometers in Shaanxi Province). The rail passes 9 cities and over 10 midway stations, running at an average speed of 250km/h.

The previous Datong Xian normal train takes more than 16 hours, but now the newly-opened high speed bullet trains just needs 6-6.5 hours. After touring of Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, you can take a morning high speed train from Datong to visit Terracotta Warriors in Xian within half daytime, or make a short stopover tour in Taiyuan, or Pingyao (Pingyao Ancient City) to enjoy featured regional Chinese culture and history there.

Datong Xian High Speed Rail Map

Datong Xian High Speed Train Schedules

● Datong to Xian

From	To	Frequency (day)	Operating Hours	Duration	Detailed Train Schedule >>
Datong South	Xian North	about 2	about 08:00-11:00	about 6-6.5 hours

● Xian to Datong

From	To	Frequency (day)	Operating Hours	Duration	Detailed Train Schedule >>
Xian North	Datong South	about 2	about 09:30-17:00	about 6 hours

Other Recommended Sections on Datong Xian High Speed Railway

Except the starting point and terminus, the Datong Xian High Speed Railway also pass by several hot destinations in Shanxi Province, including the famous Pingyao and Taiyuan (the capital of Shanxi Province). You can take an in-depth discovery of Shanxi if you have more time and would like to make trip more diverse and memorable.

From - To	Frequency (day)	Operating Hours	Duration
Datong - Taiyuan:	about 10 trains	about 07:30-19:30	about 2.5 hours
Datong - Pingyao:	about 2 trains	about 12:00-18:00	about 3-3.5 hours
Taiyuan - Pingyao:	over 20 trains	about 06:30-20:30	about 0.5 hour
Taiyuan - Xian:	about 30 trains	about 06:30-19:00	about 3.5 hours
Pingyao - Xian:	about 10 trains	about 07:30-18:30	about 3 hours

Please Note: This information of time and duration might changes slightly, be free to contact us for the up-to-date schedule.

What to See along Datong Xian High Speed Railway

The Datong Xian High Speed Railway perfectly links Shanxi and Shaanxi Province in north China, two areas with long history of more than 1,000 years. Passengers can take the high speed trains to visit different kinds of significant historical and cultural treasures along the route.

Datong

Taiyuan

Taiyuan is the current capital and transportation hub in Shanxi Province. With over 1,700 years’ history, Taiyuan offers travelers diverse tourist resources to explore, such as the Jinci, Yongzuo Temple (Twin Pagoda Temple), Tianlongshan Grottoes, Jinyang Ancient City, the national legacy - Jin Opera and plenty of themed museums.

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Taiyuan South Railway Station 太原南站

Address: Beiyingbei Road, Xiaodian District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province 山西省太原市小店区北营北路

Transportation: The station is located about 15km to downtown, 25km to Jinci (about 30 minutes by car); about 20 minutes (10km) to Twin Pagoda Temple; 30 minutes (18km) to Shanxi Museum.

Xian

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Tips for Booking and Taking Datong Xian High Speed Train

3. How to embark the bullet train?

1) Prepare your documents well (valid passport with China Visa); 2) Get to the right train station in advance; 3) Collect train tickets; 4) Read your train ticket; 5) Pass the security control; 6) Pass through Security & Luggage Checks; 7) Find the right waiting room; 8) Cross the ticket checking gate; 9) Get to the right platform; 10) Get on your train. Keep the ticket well, because the ticket will be checked again to leave the station after you get off.

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4. Facilities and service

All high speed trains in China are equipped with advanced facilities and good service to make your journey more convenient and comfortable. There are different places you can put your luggage onboard, racks and specialized luggage storage areas. Besides, the air-conditioner train offers you plug under the seats to charge your phone or laptop, sightseeing window to view the outside scenery as well as western-style toilets. There is also available dining area you can get some supplies. Bilingual signs and the broadcast use both Chinese and English so that you don’t need to worry about the communication.

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Travel Datong & Xian by High Speed Train with China Discovery

Xian is an notable ancient capital of 13 dynasties in China and Shanxi (including Pingyao) is the birthplace of the very influential Shanxi (Jin) Merchants during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The two destinations both well preserves many architectures of the old styles. Exploration Xian and Pingyao, or Taiyuan and else cities in Shanxi offer you good way to learn the past prosperity of China. It is highly recommended to cover Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, Mount Wutai, Pingyao Ancient City, Qiao Family’s Compound and Terracotta Warriors, Xian Ancient City Wall in your trip. Here is our 12 Days Historical China Tour with Bullet Train Experience you can fully visit the mentioned sites. To customize your Shanxi and Shaanxi tour, feel free to contact our professional travel consultants who are here ready to build your own tour to satisfy your likes and needs.