Colorful flowers, festive and intricate window decorations, and beautifully carved peacocks—on January 14, the first day of the Spring Festival travel rush—captivated passengers aboard train K80 from Kunming Railway Station to Shanghainan Railway Station, who snapped photos and shared the vibrant experience.

A photo taken on January 14 shows an ethnic performance. (Xinhua/Yang Zixuan) 

A photo taken on January 14 shows carved flowers made from food ingredients. (Xinhua/Yang Zixuan) 

A photo taken on January 14 shows themed activities. (Xinhua/Yang Zixuan) 

A photo taken on January 14 shows the scenery of the railway on train K80. (Xinhua/Yang Zixuan) 

Inside the carriage, young performers from Yunnan showcased traditional ethnic mountain songs and dances, allowing passengers to immerse themselves in the unique charm of Yunnan's folk music. Chefs invited travelers to participate in making "flower-crossing-the-bridge" rice noodles and offered delicious treats such as flower cakes and rose beverages, embodying Yunnan's romantic tradition of coexisting with and dining on flowers.

On that day, the train attendants held fresh flowers and conducted a sharing activity titled "Share Your Story, Receive a Flower" in each carriage, inviting passengers to share their gains and insights from 2024 and express their New Year's wishes. "I feel so lucky to be on this train heading home. The romance of Yunnan is visualized at this moment. I believe that riding this train filled with flowers will definitely bring a fruitful new year," remarked passenger Li Lin, giving a thumbs up in admiration. 

A photo taken on January 14 shows the scene inside the train. (Xinhua/Yang Zixuan) 

A photo taken on January 14 shows tourists tasting the "flower-crossing-the-bridge" rice noodles. (Xinhua/Yang Zixuan) 

A photo taken on January 14 shows flowers being distributed. (Xinhua/Yang Zixuan) 

To enhance the festive atmosphere, China Railway Kunming Group Co., Ltd. organized themed activities such as "My Railway Journey" and "Flowers in Full Bloom: A Fragrant Rendezvous in Yunnan." Photo spots with the theme "The Journey Home Is the Most Beautiful Scenery" were set up in waiting halls at Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang Railway Stations. Window decorations were added to carriages on iconic high-speed and regular trains, improving the travel experience, creating a festive Spring Festival ambiance, and enriching passengers' journeys. 

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(Editors: Ines, Jennifer)