China to boost senior-friendly tourism with more specialized train services

中国将推出更多专业化的列车服务,以推动适合老年人旅游的发展

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2025-02-18

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  • China has unveiled an action plan to expand and improve senior friendly tourism train services in its latest bid to create more inclusive and enjoyable travel experiences for the elderly.

  • The initiative,

  • jointly issued by the Ministry of Commerce and eight other government agencies and state owned enterprises,

  • aims to enrich the tourism market,

  • promote service consumption and cater to the growing demand for elderly friendly travel options.

  • Part of the initiative includes the collection of input from the public to identify demand for senior tourism train services.

  • Amid efforts to to introduce various types of customized travel products.

  • Measures will be taken to upgrade the trains to be more age friendly, green and comfortable,

  • which will also be supported by China's large scale equipment Upgrade and consumer Goods Trade in program and to develop themed travel routes and products tailored to seniors.

  • The action plan also advocates for improved coordination between tourism trains and scenic spots,

  • encouraging local tourist destinations to offer tailored services such as reservations,

  • green channels as well as transportation connections and dedicated reception services for senior travelers.

  • This is Special English 3 AG 600M Kun Long Large amphibious aircraft have recently concluded another round of test flights marking a critical step toward airworthiness certification.

  • Independently developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China,

  • the model went through test flights in Pucheng in northwest China's Shanxi Province.

  • Throughout the process, the three aircraft underwent rigorous assessment tests,