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The improvement of China's railway network has had a transformative effect on the tourism industry.

Yin Wei, head of a travel agency in Jiuzhaigou, with 12 years of experience in the industry, has witnessed dramatic changes in travel patterns over the years. He said the new rail line has had an enormous impact on tourism.

"The travel time from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou has been greatly shortened," he said.

"Tourists have eagerly awaited this rail line, and we received a lot of inquiries," he said. "In the past, our tours typically lasted five days, but now, visitors can experience it in just one or two days."

The agency has already started developing tailored weekend getaway packages for tourists.

"Visitors can arrive on Friday and spend two days exploring Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong, or even come for a one-day trip to enjoy the snowy scenery in the morning and return by evening. It's incredibly appealing to tourists," he said.

Yin believes the easy access will benefit not only Jiuzhaigou but also the surrounding attractions, leading to an overall increase in tourism revenue for the region.