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A new direct air route linking Lhasa, the capital city of Shizang Autonomous Region in China and Pokhara,
the second largest city in Nepal, has been launched.
The air service is operated by Himalaya Airlines with the outbound trip occurring on Monday and the return flight on Tuesday.
An immigration inspection officer of Lhasa noted
that as a new achievement in boosting the interconnectedness between China and Nepal under the Belt and Road Initiative,
the inauguration of the Lhasa to Pokhara flight route will enhance Shizang's high-level opening up and foster cross-regional coordinated development.
Meanwhile,
China has continuously adjusted and optimized its visa-free transit policy to boost openness and people-to-people exchanges.
Last year, over 20.1 million foreign visitors entered China under the visa exemption policy,
marking a year-on-year increase of 113.5 percent in eligible transit visa exemption travelers.
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As spring sweeps across most parts of China,
temperatures are rising and people are eager to embark on journeys to witness stunning floral spectacles.
The growing popularity of flower-viewing tourism has given a vibrant boost to the springtime economy,
with modern technology playing an important role in driving this trend.
Social media comes alive with photos of people adorned with flower garlands.
Celebrating the season's charm, however,