All aboard! 🚂 A brand-new adventure is waiting as a special train journey connects Xi’an in China to Almaty in Kazakhstan for the very first time!
On Thursday, 234 excited passengers waved goodbye to Xi’an, a city famous for its Terracotta Warriors 🗿, as they set off on a thrilling trip to Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city. The journey takes about 57 hours – that’s more than two days of fun on the rails!
This isn’t just any train ride. It’s a symbol of friendship between China and Kazakhstan. When the travelers arrive in Almaty on Saturday, they’ll be greeted with cool performances and delicious local food. Yum! 🍲
The adventure continues with a special four-day festival celebrating culture and friendship. There will be amazing activities like craftsmen showing off traditional skills, exhibitions of historical treasures, and even lessons about traditional Chinese medicine. Plus, there’s a youth soccer match ⚽, sports talks, and a gathering of women entrepreneurs—how inspiring!
This special train trip is part of the exciting results from the first-ever China-Central Asia Summit held in Xi’an in 2023. Later this year, the second summit will take place in Kazakhstan, showing how the countries are teaming up even more.
Did you know? Trade between China and Central Asian countries has been growing fast, with Kazakhstan leading the way! This train journey is another step in bringing people from different places closer together and making new friends across borders.
So next time you dream of an epic train trip, remember the amazing journey from Xi’an to Almaty. Who knows, maybe one day you’ll hop on board too! 🌟
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Tourist train linking China's Xi'an, Kazakhstan's Almaty sets off
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