On January 21, the China-Europe freight train carrying Kazakh agricultural products such as grain, oil, and honey arrived at the Aiju Grain and Oil industrial park in Xi'an via the port's dedicated rail line. This delivery marked both the first "door-to-door" Spring Festival goods special train in 2026 and the launch of Xi'an's third China-Europe Freight Train Spring Festival Goods Festival.

First "Door-to-Door" Spring Festival goods special train in 2026 arrives in Xi'an

The third China-Europe Freight Train Spring Festival Goods Festival and the 2026 Shaanxi International Sister Cities Carnival gathered specialty products and local delicacies from countries along the Silk Road, attracting many residents to stop and shop.

The Third China-Europe Freight Train Spring Festival Goods Festival

The third China-Europe Freight Train Spring Festival Goods Festival, running from January 21 to February 14. It showcases products from countries along the Silk Road and from top local Shaanxi companies. The event's first train delivered over 90,000 bags of noodles and flour from Aiju Group's overseas factory. At the festival's bustling "Silk Road Goodies Market," visitors can find a dazzling array of imported foods and handmade crafts, offering a convenient one-stop shop for all their New Year needs.

A wide array of imported products

This year's festival introduced a "Chinese New Year" cultural zone and a traditional food area, where international students and business visitors from countries such as Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan made dumplings and Shaanxi's signature "biangbiang noodles," immersing themselves in the festivities and traditional culture.

Residents selecting products

Aiju Grain and Oil Group's supermarket

Leveraging the efficient China-Europe freight train (Xi'an), an increasing number of Shaanxi products reach Central Asia, while high-quality Central Asian agricultural goods flow into the Chinese market, boosting trade exchanges between Shaanxi and Central Asia.

The China-Europe freight train (Spring Festival Goods) departs directly from the Aiju Group's factory in Kazakhstan and arrives at Xi'an International Port, enabling seamless, door-to-door rail delivery. This efficient "factory-to-factory" link not only enriches Spring Festival markets with unique Silk Road products but also helps companies reduce costs and improve efficiency.

In 2025, China-Europe freight train (Xi'an) surpassed 6,000 trips annually—a record high in both frequency and cargo volume. The network now operates 18 international routes covering major regions across Eurasia. With 26 marshaling lines, Xi'an International Port efficiently consolidates goods from key Chinese economic zones, including the Yangtze River Delta, Greater Bay Area, and central-western areas, ensuring streamlined nationwide distribution.