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Harbin-Cheongju & Harbin-Sokcho Routes to be Launched on January 23

To meet the market demands and expand the international route network of China Southern Airlines Heilongjiang Branch, China Southern Airlines plans to launch two flights of Harbin-Sokcho-Harbin and Harbin-Cheongju-Harbin on January 23, 2012, offering a convenient air bridge for trade and cultural exchanges between China and South Korea. As it is just in time for the "Snow Festival" in Sokcho, against the snow-capped Seoraksan Mountain, tourists can participate in various activities such as ice climbing. For inquiry and reservation, please call China Southern Airlines Customer Service Hotline 95539. Detailed flight schedules are as follows:

Harbin-Cheongju-Harbin

1. Flight No.: CZ6081/6082

Route & Time: Departure from Harbin at 20:50 and arrive at Cheongju at 23:20; return from Cheongju at 00:20 the next day and arrive at Harbin at 02:50. Aircraft type: A320. Five flights a week. Dates of implementation: Jan. 27, 2012; Feb. 3, 2012.

2. Flight No.: CZ6081/6082

Route & Time: Departure from Harbin at 19:30 and arrive at Cheongju at 22:00; return from Cheongju at 23:00 and arrive at Harbin at 01:30 the next day. Aircraft type: A320. Five flights a week. Dates of implementation: Feb. 10, 2012 – Jan. 22, 2013.

Harbin-Sokcho-Harbin:

1. Flight No.: CZ6037/6038

Route & Time: Departure from Harbin at 20:50 and arrive at Sokcho at 23:20; return from Sokcho at 00:20 the next day and arrive at Harbin at 02:50. Aircraft type: A320. One flight a week. Dates of implementation: Jan. 23, 2012; Jan. 30, 2012.

2. Flight No.: CZ6037/6038

Route & Time: Departure from Harbin at 19:30 and arrive at Sokcho at 22:00; return from Sokcho at 23:00 and arrive at Harbin at 01:30 the next day. Aircraft type: A320. One flight a week. Dates of implementation: Feb. 6, 2012 – Jan. 22, 2013.

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Situated in central South Korea and 128 km away from Seoul, Cheongju is a city with four distinct seasons and rich soil and water resources. It covers an area of 153 sq. km and has a population of 580,000. As the capital city of Chungcheongbuk-do, Cheongju is the political, economic, educational, cultural and tourism center of the province. With the implementation of the fourth National Comprehensive Land Development Plan of South Korea, Cheongju is upgraded to a national cutting-edge hi-tech zone, expected to become a hi-tech industrial base and supply base integrating production, education and research. Relying on the development of the cutting-edge industries, Cheongju is growing to be an economic leader in central South Korea, boasting advanced transport systems, rich educational resources and comprehensive supporting capacity.

Sokcho is located in the northeast of South Korea, abound in tourist resources such as mountains, lakes and hot springs. As a port city lying on the eastern coast of South Korea, Sokcho boasts plenty of natural beauties which make it an ideal destination all year round. In spring, when everything's gone green, you can enjoy the beautiful natural sceneries; in summer, you can take a sunbath or do some exercises on the bathing beach of Sokcho; in autumn, you can climb on the Seoraksan Mountain to appreciate the red maple leaves; in winter, the snow-capped Seoraksan Mountain offers distinctive beauty, and the hot springs will leave you warm and refreshed both physically and mentally.