A direct flight route between Zhanjiang in South China's Guangdong province and Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture in Southwest China's Yunnan province will be officially launched on July 13.

The flight is available every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Planes will depart from Zhanjiang at 10:15 and arrive in Xishuangbanna at 12:30, and will leave Xishuangbanna at 13:20 and arrive at Zhanjiang at 15:20.

The opening of this air route will improve travel convenience between Zhanjiang and the southwestern part of China. It is of great significance to economic and social development, cultural and educational exchanges, as well as the tourism interaction between the two places.