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Shanxi eyes tourism boost with more flights

North China's Shanxi province introduced short-haul air routes in April to encourage the development of the region's short-haul capacity and tourism. A direct flight linking the city of Lyuliang and the city of Taiyuan, capital of Shanxi, was launched on April 30. The flight shortens the 200-km travel between the two places from three hours by car to only 45 minutes. "Flight tickets are in high demand. Flights in May have almost been fully booked," said Yun Peigang, general manager of Lyuliang Dawu Airport.