The southwest branch of Air China will open a nonstop route from Chengdu to Xishuangbanna from December 12, 2008.

According to the company's flight schedule, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, the flight starts from Chengdu at 18:50, and stops at Kunming, then arrives at Jinghong at 21:45; the return flight departs from Jinghong at 22:30, and arrives at Chengdu at 0:10 the following day. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, the flight starts from Chengdu at 18:15, arriving at Jinghong at 20:00; the return flight departs from Jinghong at 21:10, via Kunming, and arrives at Chengdu at 23:55.

In addition, Air China will also launch special tour products with the opening of new route to promote Xishuangbanna winter tours.

(China Hospitality News December 12, 2008)