Chengdu International Aviation Hub Exceeding 1.2 Million Passengers during China's "Labour Day" Holiday
May 15 2024 - 6:01AM
With the end of China's "Labour Day" holiday, Chengdu has once
again attracted the attention of the world with its unique charm
and strong reception capacity. According to data released by
Sichuan Airport Group, from May 1 to May 5, the passenger
throughput of Chengdu international aviation hub exceeded 1.2
million, a year-on-year increase of 10.0%, of which Chengdu Tianfu
International Airport became the second busiest airport in China.
At the same time, Chengdu's railway travel
data is impressive. During the "Labour
Day" holiday period, Chengdu Railway Bureau Group Co.,
Ltd. served more than 13 million passengers, and on May 1, the
number of passengers served on a single day exceeded 2
million, setting a new historical record. Stations like Chengdu
East Railway Station and Tianfu Airport Station have witnessed peak
passenger dispatches, demonstrating the strong transportation
capacity of Chengdu's railway system.
It is understood that Chengdu currently ranks
fifth in China in terms of railway operating mileage, second only
to Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. With the construction
of the Chengdu-Chongqing Middle Line High-speed Railway, the
Chengdu-Dazhou-Wanzhou High-Speed Railway, the
Xi'an-Chongqing High-speed Railway and
the Mianyang-Suining-Neijiang-Zigong-Yibin
Railway, Chengdu has become more convenient and efficient to
connect with other parts of China.
In addition to the airport and
railway systems, the construction of the new western
land-sea corridor has also made Chengdu an important logistics
hub in western China. On May 9, in the yard of Chengdu
International Railway Port, located in Qingbaijiang District,
Chengdu, 55 containers loaded with TCL semi-finished LCD TVs and
supporting parts were ready to go, and this batch of goods will be
taken to Lodz, Poland by China Railway Express. A few days
ago, on May 4, Chengdu International Railway Port's first 1210
cross-border e-commerce export overseas warehouse goods set off for
shipment, which will be transported by China Railway
Express across more than 9,000 kilometers to Budapest,
Hungary, and delivered to customers in Germany in the form of
"rail-highway combined transport".
Relying on Chengdu International Trains, Chengdu
continues to strengthen its connection with the world. Chengdu
International Railway Port has built a Chengdu international train
route network and a global land-sea freight distribution system
with Chengdu as the main hub, westward to Europe, northward to
Mongolia and Russia, eastward to Japan, South Korea, and southward
expansion of ASEAN, forming a multi-directional coordinated
operation network of China-Europe (Asia) trains, western land-sea
new channel trains, and China-Laos (Vietnam) trains. At present,
Chengdu operates more than 27,000 international trains,
connecting 112 overseas cities.
This continuous expansion of the
"international circle of friends" has set up a "fast lane" for
Chengdu to open up to the outside world. With the resumption of the
Chengdu-Auckland route in April this year, Chengdu has 70
international and regional regular direct passenger and cargo
routes. By connecting Europe, the Americas, Oceania and Africa, the
intercontinental passenger backbone route network has been
basically formed.
With the combination of Chengdu's profound
cultural heritage, unique geographical environment, superior
climatic conditions and convenient transportation network, Chengdu
has also become a popular tourist attraction. During the
"Labour Day" holiday period, the number of tourists in Chengdu
reached 14.613 million, a record high. Chengdu's Kuanzhai Alley,
Chunxi Road's Taikoo Li Commercial Complex, Chengdu Research Base
of Giant Panda Breeding and other famous scenic spots are full of
tourists, becoming a popular choice for both domestic and foreign
tourists.
From the spicy and fragrant hot pot to the
flavourful Mapo Tofu; from the sweet and soft glutinous rice balls
to the delicious and tempting spiced skewers; from the wide and
narrow alleys that show the history of Chengdu to the fashion
avenue of Taikoo Li, a trendy landmark; from the speed and
convenience of the subway to the warmth and comfort of the city
bus... The smooth transportation network allows people from all
over the world to easily reach all corners of Chengdu,
immersing themselves in the beautiful city's picture, and
experience the lively scene of poetic dwelling.
Chengdu, intertwined with international airports
and high-speed rail networks, with smooth land, sea and air
transportation, connects the world and embraces the future
with the charm and vitality of the integration of ancient culture
and modern cities.
Source: Sichuan Airport Group
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