Travel News
- Yunnan announced at a press conference held in Kunming, capital of Yunnan province on June 22 that it aims to build the a national center for biological medicine and health care during the 13th Five-Year Plan period (2016-2020)
- Taiyuan, capital of Shanxi province, has announced the opening of a new direct flight to Kunming, Yunnan province, as of June 8, every day using a Boeing 737, as part of an aviation strategic cooperation agreement between the two cities.
- The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of China and the Yunnan provincial government will hold the Fifth Yunnan-Taiwan Expo in Kunming, Qujing, Yuxi, Lijiang and Dehong, Yunnan Province June 10-14.
- Yunnan is to dedicate the artificial ocean of the Shilin Ice-snow and Ocean Theme Amusement Park in Shilin scenic spot, Kunming city to the locals who yearn for life in the maritime provinces in mid-to-late June.
- Shangri-La is offering a culinary adventure across five cities in China that features Chinese teas harvested in spring.
- Lijiang General Aviation Industry Investment Co reached agreement with China National Aviation Holding Co (CNAH) to promote the air travel business in and around Lijiang scenic areas in Yunnan province on May 26.
- People will be able to experience a craftsmen's life in 21 activities in five areas in Kunming city, Yunnan province at a cultural innovation activity on June 1-7. The innovation activity will be one of the largest of its kind, www. ynci.cn reported.
- KUNMING - As the summer season kicks off, tourist destinations across China are increasing police presence to ensure any crimes or disputes are dealt with in a timely manner.
- Shangri-La in Dechen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province has recently finished most of its restoration, as reported. It was said that 99 percent of the fire-damaged residential areas are now rebuilt.
- Among sweeping vistas of snow-capped mountains, virgin Himalayan forest and terraced meadows sits the office of Shangrila Farm, launched by New Yorker Sahra Malik and her sister Alia in 2008.
