A new luxury Silk Road Express train route from Chengdu West Railway Station is featured for its elegant design and comfortable travel experience. The lifestyle story highlights a unique way to explore China.

We have selected seven lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. What is China’s luxury Silk Road Express train like? We ride its new route A resplendent train cuts a fine figure at platform two of Chengdu West Railway Station. Its elegant exterior, unlike the other austere carriages trackside, features striking hues of celadon blue and red, and hand-painted gilded lettering. This is...