Xinjiang just leveled up winter travel with its first-ever ice and snow-themed passenger train! The 'China Snow Capital My Altay' embarked on its maiden journey this week, carrying over 300 excited travelers from Urumqi to the powder paradise of Altay.
🌨️ Why it's cool: The train's snowflake-decorated carriages feature live folk music, handicraft workshops, and steaming plates of laghman noodles. It's basically a mobile winter festival connecting travelers to what locals call China's 'Snow Capital' – where some slopes get 11 meters of annual snowfall!
⛷️ Pro tip: This route gives direct access to Altay's world-class ski resorts like Jiadengyu, recently named Asia's 'Most Instagrammable Winter Destination' by Travel+Leisure. Regional officials say the train could boost winter tourism revenue by 40% this season.
