The decor and furnishings of Yichun Luxury Train carriages follow five themes inspired by different regions of the world. SINGAPORE – Located in the north-eastern region of China, Heilongjiang province’s capital Harbin is known to be one of the coldest cities in the world, with temperatures that can fall to around minus 30 deg C. Beyond sub-zero temperatures, winter in Harbin is a time to experience an enchanting, icy wonderland with experiences tailored for the cold.
In December, tour agency ASA Holidays will be running a nine-day tour through Heilongjiang province. It includes explorations of the snowy landscape in a luxury sightseeing train called Yichun Luxury Train. The company has obtained exclusive rights from the agencies behind Yichun Luxury Train – Yichun Forest Industry Group and Harbin Railway Bureau Group – to sell this tour in Singapore until December 2025.
The 12-carriage train, previously known as Lindu No. 2, can carry around 330 passengers and was relaunched as Yichun Luxury Train in October, with five themes depicted in the decor and furnishings of its carriages. Yichun Luxury Train can carry around 330 passengers in its 12 carriages.
PHOTO: ASA HOLIDAYS The themes are inspired by five regions of the world: Asia, Europe, America, Africa and Oceania – the last including countries such as Australia and New Zealand. For instance, the Africa-themed carriage, inspired by the Sahara desert, is adorned with palm tree wallpaper. Meanwhile, the Europe-insp.