Hey travel geeks, get ready! From January 26, 2026, Hong Kong’s high-speed rail is leveling up with 16 new mainland China destinations. 🚄 Whether you’re craving a weekend getaway or scouting new Insta-worthy spots, there’s more reasons to hop on the bullet train at West Kowloon Station.
- Nanjing (Jiangsu Province) – dive into ancient city vibes and street-food feasts 🥟
- Wuxi (Jiangsu Province) – chill by Taihu Lake and snap those sunrise shots 🌅
- Hefei (Anhui Province) – explore boomtown energy and local eats 🍲
- …and 13 other popular cities!
With these additions, direct destinations soar to 110 – more options than ever to explore China’s culture, tech hubs and hidden gems in just hours. Plus, the Shanghai Hongqiao overnight sleeper train is going daily, and trips to/from Guangzhounan Station are upping their frequency. Talk about flexibility! 🛌✨
Jeny Yeung, CEO of MTR Corporation, shared that the rail operator and both HKSAR and mainland railway bodies have teamed up to unlock the true economic power of high-speed rail. Their goal? To make cross-boundary travel smoother, boost regional vibes, and support wider development. 🌏🤝
Stay tuned for schedules and ticket info!
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Hong Kong high-speed rail to expand with 16 new mainland destinations
cgtn.com
