China has opened four major high-speed railway sections, spanning northern, northwestern, central, and northeastern China, in time for the National Day holiday. The new lines are expected to draw more tourists to iconic attractions, linking residents of major cities to diverse cultural and natural destinations. The lines include the Yichang-Xingshan section, the Harbin-Yichun section, the Xiong'an-Shangqiu section, and the Xi'an-Ankang section. These new lines will bring residents closer to various tourist sites.
The new high-speed rail lines will link high-quality cultural and tourism resources across different provinces. The Yichang-Xingshan section will effectively link cultural and tourism resources, while the Harbin-Yichun section will create conditions for developing tourism and ecological resources along the routes. According to Yuan Baohua, deputy director of the construction department of China State Railway Group Co., Ltd., the new lines will boost tourism in the regions. The lines will also drive short-haul cross-regional cultural tourism trips.
The Xiong'an-Shangqiu section will further link historical and cultural tourism resources across Hebei, Shandong, and Henan provinces. This section is expected to drive tourism in the region, according to Liu Yanhong, deputy general manager of Xiong'an high-speed railway corporation. The new lines will also make cities more accessible, reducing travel time between cities. For instance, the Xi'an-Ankang section will cut travel time between the two cities to just 45 minutes.
The reduced travel time will allow for spontaneous getaways and increase weekend and short-holiday tourists. According to Qu Xiaoyuan, a local cultural and tourism official in Ankang, tourists from the Guanzhong Plain can now make a round trip in a single day. The new lines will draw passengers from a wider area, driving demand for multi-purpose and experience-oriented tourism products. This will require tourist attractions to emphasize their unique features and improve quality.
Tourist attractions will need to focus on improving quality to avoid offering similar experiences. Qu Xiaoyuan stated that turning first-time visitors into repeat visitors requires continuous efforts to improve tourism products and service quality. The new lines are expected to help meet demand during the holiday travel rush. China Railway expects a significant number of passenger trips during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday period.
China Railway expects around 284 million passenger trips during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday period, which extends from September 23 to October 8. The peak in railway passenger flow is expected on October 1. The new high-speed rail lines will play a crucial role in meeting this demand. The lines will also contribute to the growth of the tourism industry in the regions.
The opening of the new high-speed rail lines is expected to have a positive impact on the tourism industry. The lines will not only boost tourism but also contribute to the economic growth of the regions. With the new lines, tourists will have easier access to various cultural and natural destinations, promoting the development of the tourism industry.
Key points
- * The new high-speed rail lines will link residents of major cities to diverse cultural and natural destinations. * The lines will drive short-haul cross-regional cultural tourism trips and boost tourism in the regions. * China Railway expects around 284 million passenger trips during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday period.
