Train attendant Su Ruiqi takes on the role of a makeup artist, along with two other young colleagues, who take turns assisting on the photography-themed train when they're off-duty.

"With the increasing popularity of ice and snow tourism, I now have to do makeup for at least six or seven passengers every day," said Su. "During the process, I will match the passengers' makeup with their clothing styles.

For European-style clothing, I apply a heavier makeup, while for Chinese-style attire, I use lighter makeup."

In addition to enjoying photography, young passengers also love collecting stamps as souvenirs.

"We have set up several stamping points on the train, displaying decorations with regional ice and snow characteristics and cultural elements," said Zhang Yan, Party secretary of the Beijing-Harbin fleet. "They can take their own photos during the waiting period for makeup and photography appointments."

On the information boards on the train, staff have posted QR codes providing easy access to information about popular photo spots, attractions, ski resorts and travel information.

"It was my first time experiencing photography on a train, which truly surprised me," said He Zihan, a passenger from Shanghai. "In the past, when I took a train, I always wanted to reach the destination quickly and head to the tourist spots, but this time, I wished time could have slowed down a bit, allowing me more time to take photos."

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