Xinjiang to operate 26 chartered tour trains

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Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism

Inbound travelers visit a gift shop at a mountain scenic spot in Quanzhou, Fujian province. China will continue to facilitate cross-border travel, welcoming people from all countries to visit and experience its diverse charm and share in its development dividends, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in November. "If a guest really likes China, they will surely prefer to stay …

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Construction begins on new port line Construction of the Jiujiang Hongguang port special railway project commenced on Monday, said a State builder participating in the project. Apart from the special railway, which has a total length of 6.9 kilometers, the 1.27 billion yuan project also includes establishment of a major loading and unloading station, aiming to promote the integration of …

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ICH tours in 34 villages across Beijing unveiled

China Daily

An intangible cultural heritage performance being staged during the launch of the ICH village tours in Beijing on Dec 6. Intangible cultural heritage tours in 34 villages across Beijing were unveiled in the capital city's Yanqing district on Dec 6. They highlight ICH gourmet food, craftsmanship, customs and exhibitions, and aim to spice up traveler experiences and bring new vitality …

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ICH tours in 34 villages across Beijing unveiled

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By Yang Feiyue | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-09 15:15 An intangible cultural heritage performance being staged during the launch of the ICH village tours in Beijing on Dec 6. Intangible cultural heritage tours in 34 villages across Beijing were unveiled in the capital city's Yanqing district on Dec 6. They highlight ICH gourmet food, craftsmanship, customs and exhibitions, and aim …

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Railway traffic rises as economic recovery drives travel demand

China Daily

China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-07 11:13 Crew members perform for passengers on a train bound for Luang Prabang, Laos from Xishuangbanna in Southwest China's Yunnan province, April 13, 2024. China's railway network achieved a record-breaking number of trips in the first 11 months of the year, backed by stable economic recovery and a revitalized tourism industry. According to China State …

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China's railway passenger traffic exceeds 4b in first 11 months

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Passengers line up to board a train at Yangzhou Railway Station in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, Sept 29, 2024. The number of passengers trips carried by China's railway network exceeded 4 billion from January to November, marking the first time the annual passenger volume has surpassed the record-high mark, China State Railway Group Co Ltd announced on Wednesday. In …

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Western China railroad work progressing smoothly, boosting shared growth

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Western China railroad work progressing smoothly, boosting shared growth

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CREC4 technicians show surveying tools used in building the Xining-Chengdu railway to a young Tibetan woman in Gansu province. The technicians from CREC4 Seventh Engineering were surveying the terrain in Luchu county under Gannan Tibetan autonomous prefecture, preparing to help build the Xining-Chengdu railway, which links Northwest China's Qinghai and Gansu provinces with Sichuan province in Southwest China. The CREC4 …

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Western China railroad work progressing smoothly, boosting shared growth

China Daily

By LI JIAYING | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-26 10:04 CREC4 technicians show surveying tools used in building the Xining-Chengdu railway to a young Tibetan woman in Gansu province. The CREC4 staff members officially started their work on Oct 26, 2022, embarking on their six-yearlong task, with 255 managerial employees and 1,376 construction workers, said Guan Lei, Party secretary for …

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New railway embraced by Gansu agri sector

China Daily

Xining-Chengdu line boon for locals with faster travel, flow of products For years, Gonpo Namgyal, a rancher in Luchu county, Northwest China's Gansu province, has been troubled by inconvenient local transport without railways and proper highways. The Xining-Chengdu railway will also serve Huangshengguan station via the Lanzhou-Chengdu railway, which is also under construction, and then the two lines will eventually …

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Western China railroad work progressing smoothly, boosting shared growth

China Daily

CREC4 technicians show surveying tools used in building the Xining-Chengdu railway to a young Tibetan woman in Gansu province. The technicians from CREC4 Seventh Engineering were surveying the terrain in Luchu county under Gannan Tibetan autonomous prefecture, preparing to help build the Xining-Chengdu railway, which links Northwest China's Qinghai and Gansu provinces with Sichuan province in Southwest China. The CREC4 …

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1 month ago

Aerial logistics enhance tourist experience in China

China Daily

Engineers from China Mobile debug and optimize networks used for product delivery drones in Huangshan, Anhui province, in September. At the Badaling Great Wall in Beijing, tourists can order products through their mobile phones and get the chosen products such as food, water and perhaps even an umbrella or a jacket, delivered in a few minutes by drones operated by …

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Planning a trip to China? Your essential China Travel Guide is here!

China Daily

As China expands its visa-free policies and optimizes entry and exit procedures for international travelers, the appeal of "China Travel" is soaring. To address these and more, China Daily Website has launched a comprehensive China Travel Guide on Tencent Docs, providing up-to-date information on entry policies, payment options, hotel bookings, transportation tips, popular travel routes and more. Additionally, the China …

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Planning a trip to China? Your essential China Travel Guide is here!

China Daily

As China expands its visa-free policies and optimizes entry and exit procedures for international travelers, the appeal of "China Travel" is soaring. To address these and more, China Daily Website has launched a comprehensive China Travel Guide on Tencent Docs, providing up-to-date information on entry policies, payment options, hotel bookings, transportation tips, popular travel routes and more. Additionally, the China …

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Planning a trip to China? Your essential China Travel Guide is here!

China Daily

As China expands its visa-free policies and optimizes entry and exit procedures for international travelers, the appeal of "China Travel" is soaring. To address these and more, China Daily Website has launched a comprehensive China Travel Guide on Tencent Docs, providing up-to-date information on entry policies, payment options, hotel bookings, transportation tips, popular travel routes and more. Additionally, the China …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Xinjiang launches freight train route to Central Asia

China Daily

Xinjiang launches freight train route to Central Asia enhancing regional connectivity and cooperation. A train loaded with 45 containers of automobile parts departed from Wusu, a city in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on Wednesday, officially inaugurating a new international freight route connecting Xinjiang to Almaty, Kazakhstan. In September, Wusu’s freight train station was named an official departure hub …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Xinjiang launches freight train route to Central Asia

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URUMQI -- A train carrying 45 containers of automobile parts on Wednesday departed from the city of Wusu in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, marking the launch of an international freight train route linking Xinjiang with the city of Almaty in Kazakhstan. Four freight trains will depart from the station this month, and they will pass through either Alataw …

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Xinjiang launches freight train route to Central Asia

China Daily

URUMQI -- A train carrying 45 containers of automobile parts on Wednesday departed from the city of Wusu in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, marking the launch of an international freight train route linking Xinjiang with the city of Almaty in Kazakhstan. Four freight trains will depart from the station this month, and they will pass through either Alataw …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

A Journey Through the Enchanting Streets of Ili: Exploring the Legacy of Horse-Drawn Carriage Culture

China Daily

A journey to adventure and warm hospitality awaits in Ili, China. The picturesque streets of Kazanqi folk tourism area showcase the unique blend of traditional architecture and modern amenities. Visitors can explore the charming lanes and corners of the area in a unique horse-drawn carriage, offering a relaxing and authentic experience. The warm hospitality of the locals adds to the …

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A journey to adventure and warm hospitality

China Daily

A sea of lavender provides a perfect backdrop for tourists in Ili. An elegant, blue horse-drawn carriage makes its way along the road, the rhythmic clopping of hoofs blending with the jingle of bells that echo through the air. It's a novel and certainly a relaxing way for tourists to explore the lanes and corners of the Kazanqi folk tourism …

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Cross-Border Train: Gateway to Growth for Western China

China Daily

A cross-border railway express train connecting China to Laos, Thailand and Malaysia awaits to depart from a station in Chongqing in June. The station has become a vital node of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, with daily dispatches surging to over 20 trains. The port now operates 76 container routes, connecting to over 200 ports across more than 100 …

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Cross-Border Train: Gateway to Growth for Western China

China Daily

A cross-border railway express train connecting China to Laos, Thailand and Malaysia awaits to depart from a station in Chongqing in June. The station has become a vital node of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, with daily dispatches surging to over 20 trains. The port now operates 76 container routes, connecting to over 200 ports across more than 100 …

Transportation Economy Infrastructure Trade Corridor Chongqing

2 months ago

Cross-Border Train: Gateway to Growth for Western China

China Daily

A cross-border railway express train connecting China to Laos, Thailand and Malaysia awaits to depart from a station in Chongqing in June. The station has become a vital node of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, with daily dispatches surging to over 20 trains. The port now operates 76 container routes, connecting to over 200 ports across more than 100 …

Transportation Economy Infrastructure Trade Corridor Chongqing

2 months, 1 week ago

Cross-Border Tourism on the Upswing: China Unveils Six-Night, Seven-Day Package

China Daily

Cross-border tourism on the China-Laos Railway is set to gain momentum with plans for a six-night, seven-day tour package. The train, designed to offer a unique travel experience, will cater to tourists seeking novel and exciting adventures. The initial plan involves two product lines, with one focusing on high-quality trains and the other catering to sightseeing tourism. The railway network …

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Cross-Border Tourism on the Rise: China Unveils New Train Package for Southeast Asia

China Daily

Cross-border tourism on the China-Laos Railway is set to gain momentum with plans for a six-night, seven-day tour package. The train, designed to offer a unique travel experience, will cater to tourists seeking novel and adventurous travel opportunities. The initial plan focuses on high-quality trains and sightseeing tourism trains, with the potential to expand to other regions with a strong …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Quzhou's National Day spectacle draws excited crowds

China Daily

ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2024-10-08 The National Day holiday brought a surge of visitors to Quzhou as various themed activities and performances delighted tourists across the city, Tide News reported on Oct 8. According to the national railway operator China State Railway Group, China's railway sector handled 177 million passenger trips during the 10-day holiday travel rush, which ended on Tuesday. Nearly …

Quzhou Draws Excited Railway Sector

2 months, 2 weeks ago

China's railways to see surge in return trips as holiday nears end

China Daily

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-10-06 17:56 BEIJING - China's railway operator is expecting a surge in return trips on Sunday as the week-long National Day holiday draws to a close. On Sunday, 18.73 million train trips are expected, with more than 1,400 additional trains scheduled to meet the growing travel demand, according to the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. As …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rapid growth seen in inbound tourism

China Daily

Passengers crowd Nanjing Railway Station in Jiangsu province, on Monday. SU YANG/FOR CHINA DAILY Thanks to intensified international exchanges and optimized policies, China has seen a rapid growth in inbound tourism this year, with the number of foreign visitors in the first nine months expected to reach 95 million — a 55.4 percent year-on-year increase, according to official data released …

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County tourism carves niche in China

China Daily

Tourists take balloon rides at a Danxia geopark in Zhangye, Gansu province, in July. The top five hotels with the highest booking volumes in Libo this summer are high-end hotels and hotel chains, with an average price of over 397 yuan per night, the travel agency said. Some 80 percent of the top 20 domestic counties that have seen the …

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4 months ago

A decade on, high-speed rail still delivering in western China

China Daily

Ma Xueting serves passengers on a train on the Lanzhou-Urumqi High-speed Railway earlier this month. Ma Xueting, 31, of the Hui ethnic group, born and raised in Qinghai, started working for the railway in October 2014, and is currently a train conductor of a Fuxing high-speed train. Now, passenger trains run on the high-speed railway, with direct trains from Xining …

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4 months ago

A decade on, high-speed rail still delivering in western China

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Train driver Adil Turdi pilots the first high-speed train from Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region to Xi'an, Shaanxi province, on Oct 11, 2020. Menyuan Hui autonomous county, located 150 km from Xining, has leveraged the rail to turn local attractions such as its rapeseed flowers, snowcapped mountains and forest parks into popular tourist destinations. Residents in Menyuan county who needed …

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A decade on, high-speed rail still delivering in western China

China Daily

Train driver Adil Turdi pilots the first high-speed train from Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region to Xi'an, Shaanxi province, on Oct 11, 2020. Menyuan Hui autonomous county, located 150 km from Xining, has leveraged the rail to turn local attractions such as its rapeseed flowers, snowcapped mountains and forest parks into popular tourist destinations. Residents in Menyuan county who needed …

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Tianzhu connection allows locals to dream big

China Daily

Zhao Tao has always believed that high-speed rail would bring prosperity. The deputy director of the Development and Reform Bureau of Tianzhu Tibetan autonomous county in Gansu province, now has proof that he was correct after witnessing the opening of a high-speed rail service in his hometown. "Tianzhu boasts the beautiful Sanxia National Forest Park and the ecologically rich Qilian …

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A decade on, high-speed rail still delivering in western China

China Daily

A bullet train passes fields of blossoming rapeseed flowers on the Lanzhou-Urumqi High-Speed Railway in Menyuan, Qinghai province, last month. Ma and his colleagues, of China Railway Qinghai-Xizang Group, are responsible for a section of the Lanzhou-Urumqi High-Speed Railway in Qinghai province, stretching 218 kilometers. Over the past decade, Ma has witnessed the transformation of various local cities from relative …

China Railway Rail

4 months ago

A decade on, high-speed rail still delivering in western China

China Daily

A bullet train passes fields of blossoming rapeseed flowers on the Lanzhou-Urumqi High-Speed Railway in Menyuan, Qinghai province, last month. Ma and his colleagues, of China Railway Qinghai-Xizang Group, are responsible for a section of the Lanzhou-Urumqi High-Speed Railway in Qinghai province, stretching 218 kilometers. Over the past decade, Ma has witnessed the transformation of various local cities from relative …

China Railway Rail

4 months ago

A decade on, high-speed rail still delivering in western China

China Daily

A bullet train passes fields of blossoming rapeseed flowers on the Lanzhou-Urumqi High-Speed Railway in Menyuan, Qinghai province, last month. Ma and his colleagues, of China Railway Qinghai-Xizang Group, are responsible for a section of the Lanzhou-Urumqi High-Speed Railway in Qinghai province, stretching 218 kilometers. Over the past decade, Ma has witnessed the transformation of various local cities from relative …

China Railway Rail

4 months ago

A decade on, high-speed rail still delivering in western China

China Daily

A bullet train passes fields of blossoming rapeseed flowers on the Lanzhou-Urumqi High-Speed Railway in Menyuan, Qinghai province, last month. Ma and his colleagues, of China Railway Qinghai-Xizang Group, are responsible for a section of the Lanzhou-Urumqi High-Speed Railway in Qinghai province, stretching 218 kilometers. Over the past decade, Ma has witnessed the transformation of various local cities from relative …

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4 months ago

Trips of China-Laos Railway surpass 38m

China Daily

A train on the China-Laos Railway travels through Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture, Yunnan province, heading to Vientiane, the Laotian capital. The China-Laos Railway has handled more than 38 million passenger trips, with travelers hailing from 100 countries and regions, ThePaper reported on Tuesday. As of Aug 19, the China-Laos Railway has operated 56,000 passenger trains, with more than 38 million …

China Railway Surpass 38M

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A decade on, high-speed rail still delivering in western China

China Daily

Ma Xueting serves passengers on a train on the Lanzhou-Urumqi High-speed Railway earlier this month. Ma Xueting, 31, of the Hui ethnic group, born and raised in Qinghai, started working for the railway in October 2014, and is currently a train conductor of a Fuxing high-speed train. Now, passenger trains run on the high-speed railway, with direct trains from Xining …

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4 months ago

Cross-border tourism vitalizes border city in NE China

China Daily

For eight-year-old Timur and his family, crossing the border from Russia to Heihe, a city in Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, to savor Chinese delicacies is a simple and frequent pleasure, thanks to streamlined cross-border travel policies. In addition to enjoying delicious food and vibrant nightlife, visitors from across the border also explore other aspects of their "cross-border weekend" in Heihe, …

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4 months, 1 week ago

China reports record railway passenger trips in Jan-July

China Daily

Passengers prepare to board a train bound for Beijing at Tianjin West Railway Station in Tianjin, North China, July 6, 2024. BEIJING -- Railway passenger trips in China hit a record high of about 2.52 billion in the first seven months of 2024, a surge of 15.7 percent year on year, data from the country's railway operator showed Monday. China …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Folk art season set to launch in Xinjiang

China Daily

A scene from a last week's news conference at the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announcing the start of the China Xinjiang Folk Art Season. The first China Xinjiang Folk Art Season is set to start in Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on Aug 20, according to a news conference by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Xinjiang civil aviation passenger traffic sets new record in July

China Daily

An Airbus A320 plane from China Southern Airlines takes off from Urumqi International Airport on Nov 20, 2020. URUMQI - Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region saw its civil aviation passenger traffic in July exceed 5 million for the first time, reaching over 5.27 million - a 14.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The latest data …

Xinjiang Passenger

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Xinjiang civil aviation passenger traffic sets new record in July

China Daily

An Airbus A320 plane from China Southern Airlines takes off from Urumqi International Airport on Nov 20, 2020. URUMQI - Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region saw its civil aviation passenger traffic in July exceed 5 million for the first time, reaching over 5.27 million - a 14.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The latest data …

Xinjiang Passenger

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Railway drives China-Laos tourism boom

China Daily

A tourist disembarks the China-Laos Railway in Boten, Laos, on April 9. LAUREN DECICCA/GETTY IMAGES The number of regional visitors to Laos and Southwest China's Yunnan province has seen a sharp increase since last year's introduction of passenger services on the Laos-China railway. During the June news conference, Darany noted that the railway had transformed Laos from a landlocked to …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mountaineering gets a helping hand in Xinjiang

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Li Yuan, a mountaineering guide, talks with climbing enthusiasts at the Muztagh Ata base camp on July 2. HU HUHU/XINHUA URUMQI — For many visitors, Muztagh Ata, the "Father of Ice Mountains" in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, is appealing for its stunning scenery. "With its gentle slopes, Muztagh Ata is relatively easy to climb and is one of the most …

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5 months ago

China sees over 300 million railway passenger trips so far in summer rush

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Xinhua | Updated: 2024-07-23 17:23 A train attendant works on the G8844 bullet train of a railway connecting North China's Tianjin municipality with the Beijing Daxing International Airport on July 6, 2024. BEIJING - China has seen 307 million railway passenger trips between July 1, the start of the summer travel rush, and July 22, data from the China State …

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China sees over 300 million railway passenger trips so far in summer rush

China Daily

A train attendant works on the G8844 bullet train of a railway connecting North China's Tianjin municipality with the Beijing Daxing International Airport on July 6, 2024. BEIJING - China has seen 307 million railway passenger trips between July 1, the start of the summer travel rush, and July 22, data from the China State Railway Group Co Ltd showed …

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Quzhou Railway Station expects daily passenger traffic of over 18,000

China Daily

ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2024-07-19 Passengers navigate Quzhou Railway Station. During the summer vacation travel season, Quzhou Railway Station in Zhejiang province anticipates sending approximately 1.16 million passengers, with an average daily volume of 18,760 travelers. "As universities enter summer break, we expect a mix of student travel, tourism, and family visits, along with several concerts in July, leading to a higher …

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Xinjiang to operate 26 chartered tour trains

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China schedules over 150 special tourist trains to Xinjiang

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Xinjiang tourism booms ahead of summer season

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Visitors fall for Xinjiang's scenic splendors

Visitors fall for Xinjiang's scenic splendors

Visitors fall for Xinjiang's scenic splendors

Visitors fall for Xinjiang's scenic splendors

Visitors fall for Xinjiang's scenic splendors

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Xinjiang presents raft of activities for tourists

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