Panda and pet services: China plans over 160 tourist trains to boost consumption

China plans to expand tourist trains and rail services in its latest effort to boost consumer spending, as it seeks to tap the growing popularity of its high-speed rail network among international visitors.
The extensive network links the country’s vast regions and already serves as the primary mode of transport for domestic travellers.

As international tourist arrivals rise – supported by expanded visa-free entry policies and growing cultural influence – the rail network itself has also become...