Source: Xinhua | 2026-01-06 | Editor:Jennifer

Passengers prepare to board the bullet train No.G1276, the first themed high-speed train of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, at Harbin West Station in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 4, 2026. The first high-speed train with the theme of the Harbin Ice-Snow World began service from Harbin West Station on Sunday, heading for Wuhan City in central China's Hubei Province. Featuring unique interior and exterior decorations of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, the themed high-speed train serves as a mobile emblem to boost the ice and snow economy. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

This photo taken on Jan. 4, 2026 shows the unveiling ceremony of the bullet train No.G1276, the first themed high-speed train of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, at Harbin West Station in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The first high-speed train with the theme of the Harbin Ice-Snow World began service from Harbin West Station on Sunday, heading for Wuhan City in central China's Hubei Province. Featuring unique interior and exterior decorations of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, the themed high-speed train serves as a mobile emblem to boost the ice and snow economy. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

Performers dance outside the bullet train No.G1276, the first themed high-speed train of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, at Harbin West Station in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 4, 2026. The first high-speed train with the theme of the Harbin Ice-Snow World began service from Harbin West Station on Sunday, heading for Wuhan City in central China's Hubei Province. Featuring unique interior and exterior decorations of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, the themed high-speed train serves as a mobile emblem to boost the ice and snow economy. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

Performers dance outside the bullet train No.G1276, the first themed high-speed train of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, at Harbin West Station in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 4, 2026. The first high-speed train with the theme of the Harbin Ice-Snow World began service from Harbin West Station on Sunday, heading for Wuhan City in central China's Hubei Province. Featuring unique interior and exterior decorations of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, the themed high-speed train serves as a mobile emblem to boost the ice and snow economy. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

This photo taken on Jan. 4, 2026 shows an interior view of the bullet train No.G1276, the first themed high-speed train of the Harbin Ice-Snow World. The first high-speed train with the theme of the Harbin Ice-Snow World began service from Harbin West Station on Sunday, heading for Wuhan City in central China's Hubei Province. Featuring unique interior and exterior decorations of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, the themed high-speed train serves as a mobile emblem to boost the ice and snow economy. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

The bullet train No.G1276, the first themed high-speed train of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, is pictured at Harbin West Station in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 4, 2026. The first high-speed train with the theme of the Harbin Ice-Snow World began service from Harbin West Station on Sunday, heading for Wuhan City in central China's Hubei Province. Featuring unique interior and exterior decorations of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, the themed high-speed train serves as a mobile emblem to boost the ice and snow economy. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

A passenger about to board the bullet train No.G1276, the first themed high-speed train of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, is seen at Harbin West Station in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 4, 2026. The first high-speed train with the theme of the Harbin Ice-Snow World began service from Harbin West Station on Sunday, heading for Wuhan City in central China's Hubei Province. Featuring unique interior and exterior decorations of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, the themed high-speed train serves as a mobile emblem to boost the ice and snow economy. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

Performers dance outside the bullet train No.G1276, the first themed high-speed train of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, at Harbin West Station in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 4, 2026. The first high-speed train with the theme of the Harbin Ice-Snow World began service from Harbin West Station on Sunday, heading for Wuhan City in central China's Hubei Province. Featuring unique interior and exterior decorations of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, the themed high-speed train serves as a mobile emblem to boost the ice and snow economy. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

The bullet train No.G1276, the first themed high-speed train of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, departs from Harbin West Station in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 4, 2026. The first high-speed train with the theme of the Harbin Ice-Snow World began service from Harbin West Station on Sunday, heading for Wuhan City in central China's Hubei Province. Featuring unique interior and exterior decorations of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, the themed high-speed train serves as a mobile emblem to boost the ice and snow economy. (Photo by Liu Yang/Xinhua)

Performers pose for a photo in front of the bullet train No.G1276, the first themed high-speed train of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, at Harbin West Station in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 4, 2026. The first high-speed train with the theme of the Harbin Ice-Snow World began service from Harbin West Station on Sunday, heading for Wuhan City in central China's Hubei Province. Featuring unique interior and exterior decorations of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, the themed high-speed train serves as a mobile emblem to boost the ice and snow economy. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

A passenger takes photos on the bullet train No.G1276, the first themed high-speed train of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, Jan. 4, 2026. The first high-speed train with the theme of the Harbin Ice-Snow World began service from Harbin West Station on Sunday, heading for Wuhan City in central China's Hubei Province. Featuring unique interior and exterior decorations of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, the themed high-speed train serves as a mobile emblem to boost the ice and snow economy. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

Passengers put luggage in place on the bullet train No.G1276, the first themed high-speed train of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, Jan. 4, 2026. The first high-speed train with the theme of the Harbin Ice-Snow World began service from Harbin West Station on Sunday, heading for Wuhan City in central China's Hubei Province. Featuring unique interior and exterior decorations of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, the themed high-speed train serves as a mobile emblem to boost the ice and snow economy. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

Passengers pose for a group photo on the bullet train No.G1276, the first themed high-speed train of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, Jan. 4, 2026. The first high-speed train with the theme of the Harbin Ice-Snow World began service from Harbin West Station on Sunday, heading for Wuhan City in central China's Hubei Province. Featuring unique interior and exterior decorations of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, the themed high-speed train serves as a mobile emblem to boost the ice and snow economy. (Photo by Yuan Yong/Xinhua)

Passengers prepare to board the bullet train No.G1276, the first themed high-speed train of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, at Harbin West Station in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 4, 2026. The first high-speed train with the theme of the Harbin Ice-Snow World began service from Harbin West Station on Sunday, heading for Wuhan City in central China's Hubei Province. Featuring unique interior and exterior decorations of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, the themed high-speed train serves as a mobile emblem to boost the ice and snow economy. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)
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