China Tourism News
British Airways cancels all mainland China flights
In a statement, British Airways, which operates daily flights to Shanghai and Beijing from Heathrow, announced the suspension of departures to and from mainland China “with immediate effect”.
FCO advises against all but essential travel to mainland China
The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office has begun to “advise against all but essential travel” to mainland China as the impact of an ongoing coronavirus outbreak continues to spread.
Hong Kong to limit cross-border travel with mainland China
High-speed trains and ferries that cross the border between mainland China and Hong Kong will be suspended from Thursday, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced earlier. Flights will also be halved.
British Foreign Office urges against Hubei travel
The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office has begun to advise against all travel to Hubei province in China due to the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak.
Chinese cities in lockdown as coronavirus spreads
Three Chinese cities are now in lockdown as authorities attempt to limit the spread of a deadly coronavirus. A total of 20 million people are believed to have been impacted by the decision, with a number of major public events also cancelled.
China welcomes latest mega bridge in Guizhou
Both the Ziyun-Wangmo and Pingtang-Luodian expressways opened to traffic earlier, reducing travel time between Ziyun and Wangmo to 50 minutes and that between Pingtang and Luodian to an hour.
Hyatt Regency Hengqin opens in China
With 493-rooms, six dining outlets, and 3,757 square meters of event space, the hotel is designed for business and leisure guests alike seeking a seamless, intuitive experience in the city.
JW Marriott Sanya Haitang Bay opens in China
The property marks JW Marriott’s second resort on Hainan and eighteenth hotel in Greater China, seamlessly blending in with the lush landscape of the bay and illustrating the beguiling charm of the entire coast.
Dusit Thani Sandalwoods Resort grows brand presence in China
Dusit International has opened Dusit Thani Sandalwoods Resort Shuangyue Bay Huizhou, Guangdong, a deluxe resort overlooking the emerald waters of the South China Sea in Pinghai Ancient City.
Juneyao Air to launch Shanghai flights from Manchester
Chinese carrier Juneyao Air has chosen the hub for its first ever UK service, which will operate three-times-a-week using the state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Turkish Airlines to add Xi’an to growing China route network
Turkish Airlines will add flights to Xi’an as it continues to grow its route network in China. Some two decades after the airline’s first flights to Beijing, the new destination will join the capital, Shanghai and Guangzhou in the flag-carrier’s portfolio.
Vietnam Airlines to launch two new flights to Shenzhen
Vietnam Airlines has confirmed it will launch two new services to Shenzhen in China. Flights from Ho Chi Minh City will take off from November 27th, followed by departures from Hanoi the following day, November 28th.