Starlight Yanzhao debuts as mobile scenic lounge in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region

The inaugural Starlight Yanzhao sightseeing train, the first of its kind in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, departed Beijing Railway Station on Wednesday at 8:35 am, carrying over 200 passengers to Chengde in neighboring Hebei province.

The train promotes regional tourism integration. It carries the slogan: "So Close, So Beautiful, Spend Your Weekends in Hebei".

Designed as a "mobile scenic living room", the seven-carriage train offers a 208-passenger capacity, featuring five sightseeing cars (one of which is panoramic), one themed dining car, and one multi-functional entertainment car, according to China Railway Beijing Group.

Key innovations include large panoramic windows, themed exterior designs reflecting regional landscapes and culture, upgraded interiors with traditional Chinese arts, and accessible facilities for elderly passengers.

Passengers can enjoy shadow puppetry, sugar painting, performances, and Hebei regional cuisine.

The train was jointly launched by China Railway Beijing Group, the Hebei Development and Reform Commission, and CTG Asset.

Officials said this launch represents a concrete effort to enhance regional cooperation and create new tourism models within the coordinated development of Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei.