At Cat Bi International Airport, passengers were warmly welcomed with a vibrant lion dance program, and were presented with flowers by representatives of Hai Phong City leaders, along with representatives of relevant departments, branches and units, wishing passengers an impressive experience of tourism services in the city.

According to Vice Chairman of Hai Phong City People's Committee Le Khac Nam, opening new flight routes to and from Cat Bi International Airport from foreign localities is a policy of Hai Phong City, which is of great significance in economic, trade and tourism development. The Hai Phong - Lijiang flight route officially put into operation not only contributes to promoting the common development of the two localities, enhancing exchanges and understanding, but also meets the needs of trade exchange between the two sides, as well as the travel of the city's residents and investors from China.

Before welcoming this first flight, Hai Phong City People's Committee had a working session with the delegation of Yunnan Tongdian Air Travel Company about opening the Hai Phong - Lijiang flight route.

Mr. Ho Trieu Tru, General Director of Yunnan Tongdian Air Travel Company, said: The company plans to operate 3 flights from Hai Phong to Lijiang every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from June 15, 2024 to June 14, 2025. The first flight will be held on June 15, 2024. The company hopes that Hai Phong City will support the cost of opening a new flight route according to regulations, support propaganda about the opening of this flight route, and at the same time strengthen the connection between businesses to develop the tourism route between Lijiang and Hai Phong.