Xi’an – Jiuzhaigou via Huanglongjiuzhai
If you’re a foreign traveler planning to journey from Jiuzhaigou to Xi’an by high-speed train, this guide is for you. Since there is no direct high-speed train from Jiuzhaigou to Xi’an, so you’ll need to transfer at Huanglongjiuzhai Station and Chengdu East Railway Station. Here Jack explains you how to do it.
Railway Map
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Step 1: Jiuzhaigou to Huanglongjiuzhai to Chengdu East Station
Your journey begins in Jiuzhaigou. To get to the high-speed train, you’ll first need to take a bus to Huanglongjiuzhai Station, taking 2 hours, from where you catch a train to Chengdu East.
- Through bus to Jiuzhaigou Valley: The bus ride from Huanglongjiuzhai Station to Jiuzhaigou Valley takes about 2 hrs, CNY 51/p.
- Through bus to Huanglong: If you’re headed to Huanglong, the bus ride is even shorter—just about 40-50 minutes, CNY 28/p.
- Bus bus tickets online: www.trip.com/bus/huanglongjiuzhai-jiuzhaigou-ticket
Train Schedule and Travel Time
| Route | Departure | Travel Time | Prices |
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| Chengdu East to Huanglong Jiuzhai | 06:45, 10:29, 11:46, 14:44, 15:45, 18:36 | 1h39 to 2h10 | from ￥128 |
| Huanglong Jiuzhai to Chengdu East | 09:04, 13:10, 15:31, 18:18, 21:19 | 1h 41 to 2h23 | from ￥128 |
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For a live schedule, refer to www.trip.com & www.chinahighlights.com
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Step 2: Chengdu East Station to Xi’an North Station
Once you arrive at Chengdu East Station from Huanglongjiuzhai Station, you’ll need to transfer to a high-speed train to Xi’an North Station, which takes about 4 hours. Please remember to allow 30 minutes for the transfer at Chengdu East Station.
Xi'an North Station Metro Connections
Upon arrival at Xi'an North Station, you can connect to the local metro system to reach your final destination in the city. Xian North Railway Staton is connected to Xian's metro line 2,
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