Rail Services Are Expanded in Xinjiang So That Tourists Can Enjoy the Region's Stunning Scenery
The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region's regional officials
intend to introduce about 100 special rail trips for visitors this year to make
it easier for people to enjoy the vast and varied terrain there.
According to the provincial railway officials, starting
on April 1, three regular direct trains between the regional capital of Urumqi
and three additional cities — Karamay, Yining, and Korla — will be operated,
cutting the journey time by 39 minutes to 59 minutes in comparison with normal
services.
The first railway loop around a desert in the history of the globe, a 2,712-kilometer circle in southern Xinjiang, was finished last year.
The second-largest shifting sand desert in the world, which is slightly smaller than Germany, has drawn a lot of attention from visitors who want to go around it by train.
According to the Xinjiang Railway Tourist Development
Company, a total of 18 unique train services for visitors will be introduced
this year throughout the desert and throughout southern Xinjiang.
According to Li Hui, a manager at Xinjiang Aiwanke International Travel Service, the new train service through the desert will allow visitors to take in its breathtaking natural environment and learn more about the rich ethnic culture and varied traditions in all four prefectures of southern Xinjiang.
According to Li, travelers will enjoy the unique experience of traveling comfortably in the desert while taking in various landscapes each day.
According to the organization, there will be 16 trains
running on the well-known New Oriental Express route, which offers travelers a
14-day tour of Xinjiang as they rest in opulent carriages.
The regional administration estimates that the Xinjiang rail network's overall length will rise by almost 85% from 2013 to 9,092 km in 2022. Presently, the network serves counties in more than 80% of the area.
According to railway authorities, the region's increased
accessibility has aided in boosting the region's overall socioeconomic growth,
which is expected to draw 200 million tourists this year.
