Passenger train

Passenger train Y915 departed from a railway station in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on May 8, and was carrying 362 tourists on a 12-day journey to explore the beauty of Xinjiang. The first "Tianshan" high-quality tourist train launched by Xinjiang's railway authority this year departs from a railway station in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on May 8, 2024. (Photo/Zou Yi) It is the first "Tianshan" high-quality tourist train Xinjiang's railway authority launched this year. The train features a bar carriage, a multifunctional leisure carriage, and a leisure area, a children's entertainment area, a health and massage area, and private compartments. These amenities guarantee a comfortable experience for tourists when they explore scenic areas and while on board the train. "After a year of operation, we have fine-tuned the itinerary of the tourist train based on valuable feedback from passengers," said Zhang Keli, deputy general manager of Xinjiang Railway Tourism Development Group Co., Ltd. "The itinerary now includes a diverse range of landscapes, like snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, grasslands, and ancient villages. This allows tourists to immerse themselves in the breathtaking natural beauty and captivating cultural traditions of Xinjiang, all…