What's it like to ride a 'dopamine-colored' bullet train to visit world heritage sites?
by Ward Lucas74Lucas
Jul 2, 2025
When "AD Calcium" meets Western Fujian's landscapes🏞️  
On June 27, 2025, at 14:16, a CR200J3-C bullet train🚅 with four-color livery smoothly arrived at Fuzhou Station. Dubbed "AD Calcium" by netizens (Train C876/7), this intercity train redefines travel along Western Fujian's ecological corridor with its vibrant "China Red + Pagoda Tree Green" color scheme and 160km/h speed.🚀  
Train Profile📝  
Aesthetic Code: Four-segment livery inspired by traditional Chinese colors, with gradient transitions at carriage connections🎨  
Comfort Upgrade: Business class features "zero-gravity" seats reclining to 135°, with 92% window light transmittance💺✨  
Cultural Easter Eggs: Interior designs incorporate Hakka Tulou patterns and Wuyi Rock Tea elements🏠🍵  
3-Day Western Fujian Eco Loop Itinerary📅  
Day1: Xiamen → Guanzhishan Mountain (2.5h ride)🌅  
07:00 Depart from Xiamen North Station (choose left window seats for Tong'an Bay sunrise views🌅)  
09:30 Arrive at Liancheng Guanzhishan Station, take shuttle (20min) to Shimen Lake🏞️  
Must-Do: Danxia landform cliff walkway, wild egret spotting at lake islands🐦  
Food Rec: Liancheng White Duck Soup (stewed with Guanzhishan mineral water🍲)  
Day2: Guanzhishan → Taining (1h10min ride)🚂  
Take Train C878 northbound, watch karst landscapes near Yong'an🌄  
13:00 Arrive at Taining Station, stay at Dajin Lake boat houses🛶  
World Heritage Spots:  
Dajin Lake Water Danxia (last cruise 15:30)🌅🌄  
Ming-Qing Dynasty Huizhou Architecture Complex (night tour until 21:00)🏯🌃  
Day3: Taining → Fuzhou (2h ride)🌈  
Morning option: Emei Peak sea of clouds (requires off-road vehicle booking)🌄  
Return trip: Take C876 arriving Fuzhou at 14:16, traversing 12-tunnel "Ecology Corridor"🌳🛤️  
Travel Tips💡  
Ticket Perks: 20% off attraction tickets with train tickets (valid 3 days)🎟️  
Photo Tip: Best "train-through-clouds" shots between Taining-Jiangle (~10:45-11:15)📸  
Cultural Note: Announcements highlight passing Zhu Xi's hometown Youxi Station📚
Post by Ward Lucas74Lucas | Jul 2, 2025












