As the peak summer travel season has arrived, China Eastern Airlines plans to open a Qingdao to Dunhuang route on July 3. This marks the first direct passenger route from Qingdao Airport to Dunhuang, making it easier to travel between the two cities.

The Qingdao to Dunhuang route will operate on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Qingdao is a coastal city renowned for its unique seaside scenery and abundant tourist attractions, making it a popular destination among domestic and international travelers, while Dunhuang, as a brilliant pearl on the Silk Road, attracts numerous visitors with its rich historical and cultural heritage and magnificent natural landscapes.

Both Qingdao and Dunhuang are important cities along the Yellow River basin, each offering distinct tourism attractions and complementary development opportunities. The opening of the direct flight route between them will significantly enhance cooperation and exchanges in the fields of tourism and culture, leading to new strides in cooperation between the eastern and western regions of China.

In addition, to cope with the peak summer travel season, China Eastern Airlines also plans to increase the frequency of flights on routes from Qingdao to Guangzhou, Kunming, and other cities. By combining aircraft optimization, capacity adjustments, and a series of other measures, the airline will continue to optimize its route network structure, enhance the quality of air transportation services, and provide passengers with more diverse and convenient travel options.