Jinan railway launches sightseeing routes from April 10, offering ticket discounts

On April 9, China Railway Jinan Group announced that the "Peony" special sightseeing train will officially launch on April 10 to support the 2026 World Peony Conference and the 35th Heze International Peony Cultural Tourism Festival. Taking high-speed railway as a link, it invites passengers to appreciate peonies and enjoy a cultural and tourism feast.

This special train service includes two trains, G2097 and C665, operating from April 10 to May 10. On the launch day, the train adopts the theme "Take High-Speed Rail・Admire National Beauty・Explore Heze". Integrating peony culture and intangible cultural heritage features, it creates an immersive travel experience through themed decorations, specialty cuisines, cultural presentations and heritage displays.

During the peony blooming season from April 10 to 20, passengers with valid tickets enjoy a 64% discount on  admission to China Peony Garden. Heze East Station offers priority access and volunteer service stations, with flower-viewing shuttle routes providing seamless connections between high-speed rail and buses. 

（sdchina.com）