Roundup

SUMMER RUSH

China has seen 802 million railway passenger trips between July 1, the start of the summer travel rush, and Aug 25, data from the China State Railway Group showed. The company said the figure marks an increase of 6.2 percent from the same period of 2023. It added that the average daily number of railway passenger trips reached nearly 14.33 million during the period. The demand for student travel, tourism and family visits during summer vacation is strong, keeping railway passenger flow at a high level, according to the company.

RECORD-HIGH TRAFFIC

China's civil aviation hit a monthly record high in July as passenger and cargo traffic volumes continued to increase, the Civil Aviation Administration of China said last week. Air passenger trips grew by 10.8 percent year-on-year in July to about 69.14 million. Of that, international trips reached 6.13 million, recovering to 93 percent of the level registered in July 2019, data showed. Some 752,000 metric tons of cargo and mail were transported by air in July, up 25.1 percent year-on-year.

SE ASIAN RESORTS

Southeast Asia and the Maldives, with their natural scenery and convenient visa policies, have been favored destinations for Chinese tourists. IHG Hotels & Resorts, with its extensive hotel network spanning islands and bustling cities, offers guests a diverse range of travel options. Whether it's exploring the urban landscape of Singapore or enjoying the natural beauty of destinations like the Maldives, Bali in Indonesia, Da Nang in Vietnam, pictured, and Phuket in Thailand, IHG presents guests with a series of popular hotel options, providing them with meticulously crafted experiences and ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.

AIR RESCUE

In cooperation with medical personnel and other passengers, a Southern China Airlines cabin crew on flight CZ8931 coordinated with the ground support team in Beijing to rescue a young passenger who suffered a seizure and fell into a coma. The crew's swift response to the emergency showcased their professional emergency response capabilities.

SAILING ABOVE THE CLOUDS

In celebration of J Hotel Shanghai Tower's third-anniversary theme of "sailing above the clouds", the hotel's executive chef Cheng Shu has designed a summer afternoon tea, which incorporates yacht elements. The customized yacht-shaped afternoon tea and desserts created with seasonal ingredients evoke the vision of a sailing experience above the clouds.

SHANGHAI HONEY

Embracing seasonal flavors and locally sourced ingredients, the culinary team at The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong has partnered with Urban Bees Shanghai, a leading symbol of urban beekeeping in the city, to present a "Shanghai Honey"-themed afternoon tea experience all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Bund.

China Daily - Xinhua