# Yan'an

High-Speed Rail Links Yan'an and Zunyi, Cutting Travel Time and Boosting Red Tourism

China inaugurated a direct high-speed rail service between Yan'an and Zunyi, cutting travel time between the two revolutionary sites from over 16 hours to just over eight. The route connects major inland hubs and is intended to spur red tourism, regional economic integration and rural revitalisation in former revolutionary base areas.

SoMi2026年1月26日 16:20

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A sleek high-speed train at Frankfurt station, ready for public transport.

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China Opens First High‑Speed Link Between Revolutionary Hubs Yan’an and Zunyi, Halving Journey Time

China launched its first direct high‑speed rail service between Yan’an and Zunyi on 26 January, cutting travel time from over 16 hours to just over eight. The new link strengthens a north‑south corridor through Xi’an, Chengdu and Chongqing, boosting red‑tourism, regional connectivity and development prospects for interior revolutionary districts.

SoMi2026年1月26日 10:20

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