A new air route, operated by China Southern Airlines, will be launched to connect Zhanjiang, Guangdong province with Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu province, on Oct 28. [Photo/Zhanjiang Airport]

China Southern Airlines (CSAir) will open a new direct air route connecting Zhanjiang, Guangdong province with Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu province, on Oct 28.

The CZ6660/59 flights are scheduled to fly daily. One will depart from Nanjiang Lukou International Airport at 1:50 pm and arrive at Zhanjiang Airport at 4:40 pm. The other will depart from Zhanjiang at 1:35 pm and arrive in Nanjing at 4 pm.

One of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, Nanjing has served as the capital of various Chinese dynasties, kingdoms, and republican governments, and has long been a major center for culture, politics, and economics.

The ancient city is home to numerous famous tourist attractions, such as the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Confucius Temple, Purple Mountain Observatory, Xuanwu Lake, and Qinhuai River.

Xiaoling Mausoleum, the tomb of Zhu Yuanzhang (1328-1398), founder of the Ming dynasty, is a top tourist attraction in Nanjing. [Photo/nju.gov.cn]

You can log into CSAir's official website or WeChat account: www_csair_com to inquire about flight information and book tickets. The ticket price can be as low as 500 yuan ($72).

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