Chinese Lucky Air Open Direct Flight to Singapore from Lijiang

Lucky Air, based in southwest China's Yunnan province, launched direct flight between the Chinese tourist city of Lijiang and Singapore on April 16 with service on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

The carrier will operate three flights every two weeks with each flight about four hours. Lijiang in Yunnan province is famous for its Old Town, snow mountains and ethnic groups.

The flight takes off at from Lijiang at 8:30 am and arrives in Singapore at 12:25. The return flight takes off from Singapore at 13:25 and arrives in Lijiang at 17:20, according to the airline.

Lijiang's airport is one of the most popular stops for tourists visiting Yunnan and this new route is expected to improve its international flight and tourist connections between China and Singapore, while helping bilateral economic, trade and personnel exchanges.