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Lijiang opens first direct flight to HK
Lijiang, a prefecture-level hotspot of tourism in the northwest of Yunnan province, formally opened its first direct flight to Hong Kong on May 31, greatly shortening the travel time between the two cities. The flight, operated by Sichuan Airlines Co Ltd, will fly every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The Lijiang airport, which expanded recently to become the second largest airport of the province, can transport more than 4 million passengers a year.
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City's natural beauty bolsters tourism industry
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Old Town of Lijiang attracts many domestic and foreign tourists.
Lijiang ancient town celebrates "China Tourism Day" in 2012The world cultural heritage Lijiang ancient town protection administration has started some beneficial activities in the Yuhe Square to celebrate the "China Tourism Day" on May 19, 2012.
Lijiang Airport to take int'l airlinersThe Lijiang city government said in a circular that Lijiang Airport has passed a state appraisal to open for international flights.
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Lijiang ancient town celebrates "China Tourism Day" in 2012
Since 2011, the State Council has set May 19 as the "China Tourism Day". The public gradually realized that tourism plays an important part in economic development and civilization.