15 Hours by Train: Winter to Spring — Crossing China’s North–South Divide

15 hours. Under 700 km. 🚆 Travel across China’s North–South Divide — from winter in the Qinling Mountains to spring in the Sichuan Basin. This cinematic slow train journey follows the historic Baocheng Railway from Baoji to Guangyuan and Chengdu, one of China’s most engineering-challenging railways. Experience the Guanyinshan Spiral, Qinling tunnels, and dramatic elevation changes, while tracing ancient routes like the Jinniu Road. Along the way: 🥢 Street food in Baoji (mianpi, local markets) 🏛️ Chinese history (Zhou, Qin dynasty, bronze ware) 🚞 Public service train 6063 through remote villages ❄️ Snow in Qinling Mountains → 🌱 spring in Sichuan Basin 🎋 Chinese New Year travel rush & traditions 🏔️ Bonus: Dagu Glacier at nearly 5,000m This is more than a train ride — it’s a microcosm of China’s landscapes, history, culture, and everyday life. If you love train travel, China travel, slow TV, and immersive journeys, this one’s for you. #ChinaTravel #TrainJourney #BaochengRailway #QinlingMountains #Sichuan #SlowTravel #ChineseNewYear Train Information: Baoji – Guangyuan, 6063, 9:30-19:00 (344km, 9h30m), Hard Seat @ RMB 39.5/USD 5.7 Guangyuan – Chengdu, K423, 12:43-18:08 (319km, 5h25m), Hard Seat @ RMB50.5/USD 7.3 👉👉👉A collection of videos of Slow Travel China by Trains 🚂, Ferries ⛴️ & Hidden Frontiers 🌄:    • Плейлист   👉👉👉A collection of videos of China’s Ultra-Long Train Adventures:    • China From Border to Border 🕰️🌏   👉👉👉A collection of videos of China’s Unique Seats & Quirky Train Experiences:    • China's Railway Transformation: From Speed...   👉👉👉A collection of videos of China’s Scenic & Iconic Routes:    • China’s Hidden Railways & Forgotten Routes...   Filmed by iPhone 16 Pro DJI Action 4 DJI Osmo Mobile 6 Music from Epidemic Sound Travel Planning Information: Rednote 小红书 Baidu 百度 Tickets & Accommodation: Qunar 去哪儿旅行 Fliggy 飞猪旅行 Food, Delivery & Local Life: Dianping 大众点评 Eleme 饿了么 Map: Baidu Map 百度地图 Gaode Map 高德地图 Taxi: Didi 滴滴出行 Baidu Map 百度地图 Payment: Alipay 支付宝 Wechat 微信 0:00 — Chapter 1: Baoji — Where the Baocheng Railway Begins 11:57 — Chapter 2: Entering the Qinling: The Guanyinshan Spiral 23:07 — Chapter 3: A Lucky Day in the Qinling Mountains 29:41 — Chapter 4: Descending into the Sichuan Basin 47:46 — Chapter 5: Along the Ancient Jinniu Road 56:32 — Chapter 6: Ascending to the Sky — Dagu Glacier