India, June 26 -- From affordable and indulgent 24-hour spas to cheap eats for filling your tables and tummies as well as adventure-fuelled expeditions (sky-high glass bridges ensured), China packs quite the package for a short-haul trip. More and more Hong Kongers and travellers from India and abroad are flocking to the mainland to uncover its hidden treasures. Below, we're laying out 6 direct Hong Kong to China high-speed rail routes to reach accessible cities.

Shenzhen's long been a shopper's paradise, but more recently has become a hub for spas and buzzing malls, and Guangzhou undeniably has some of the best dim sum. If you're ready to look beyond these two popular metropolitan cities, book your high-speed train tickets to China's st...