A traveler from Hunan, who bought two bottles of imported British coffee candies, said, "I wasn't aware of the train connection before, but it offers a wide range of imported goods at affordable prices."

Hankou's bonded store, the first in Hubei, offers 10,000 products from countries including Germany, Italy and Turkiye. Items range from food and beverages to crafts and cosmetics.

"Snacks, drinks, and beauty products sell best," said assistant project manager Li Wenyan. "Thanks to tax incentives, the prices at our stores are even more appealing."