On 26 December 2013, Tigerair launch flights to
the seaport city of Ningbo, the airline’s eighth Greater China
destination.
Located in the northeast of Zhejiang province, Ningbo
is an especially popular destination among business and leisure travelers alike, thanks to its bustling port and excellent
connectivity to regional Chinese cities.
Reputed as a commercial seaport city dating back
to Tang and Song dynasties, Ningbo has established itself as a
key exporter of electrical products, industrial tools,
textiles, and food.
Today, Ningbo ranks second only to Shanghai in
terms of the amount of cargo handled, with exports totaling
nearly US$ 40 billion annually.
Ningbo also boasts an
impressive transport infrastructure, providing easy access to
other major cities in the region such as Shanghai, Hangzhou,
Suzhou, Wenzhou and Nanjing.
The Hangzhou Bay Bridge for
example, provides access across the entire Hangzhou Bay, and is
the World’s longest trans-oceanic bridge that connects Ningbo
to the municipalities of Shanghai.
Ningbo’s high-speed railway
lines, the Ningbo-Taizhou-Wenzhou (Yong Tai Wen) Railway and
Hangyong High Speed Railway connects Ningbo with Zhejiang’s two
other major cities, Wenzhou and Hangzhou, via bullet train.
Travelling at speeds of up to 350 kilometres per hour, commuting
between Ningbo and Hangzhou takes a mere 26 minutes today.
To
make it even more convenient for commuters, free bus shuttle
services are available from 27 December 2013, between Ningbo Lishe International Airport and the East Railway Station
located downtown in the city. Travelers can hence access bullet
train services to and from Beijing, Fuzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing,
Shanghai, Wenzhou and Xiamen.
Ningbo is also home to a
variety of tourist attractions, including the Tianyi Pavilion
Museum built in 1516. Believed to be the oldest surviving library
in China, the museum contains handwritten Confucian classics
and extremely rare local historical records and tablets.
Tianyi
Square, located in the heart of Ningbo, is also a popular
upmarket shopping complex frequented by the affluent in search of
boutique and luxury products. Those travelling with children
will also enjoy a visit to the Mount Phoenix Theme Park, where
a variety of rides are available at very affordable prices.
“We
have been working hard to offer Mainland destinations that serve
the needs of both business and holiday travelers well, and are
excited that Ningbo marries these objectives together
perfectly,” said Mr Alexander Knigge, Chief Commercial Officer at
Tigerair. “It is definitely a strategic port for business, and
Ningbo’s reliable and affordable connectivity offered by rail
or car to nearby cities opens up new possibilities for planning
a clever holiday itinerary spanning a few key Chinese cities.
We are most happy to be the only airline flying direct to Ningbo
from Singapore.”
To celebrate the launch of the new Singapore-Ningbo route, Tigerair will be offering an exclusive
Sin$99 one-way promotional fare as well as a special Sin$198 return
fare, both inclusive of taxes. This promotion is available for
booking until 15 December 2013, and is valid for travel
between 26 December 2013 and 18 January 2014.
Tigerair,
Ningbo,
Singapore
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