Reference News Network, December 29 report: According to the website of the U.S. magazine "Around the World", the opening of the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel in Xinjiang, China marks a significant advancement in tourism infrastructure. This new highway tunnel crosses the Tianshan Mountains and is 22.13 kilometers long, becoming the longest highway tunnel in the world. The tunnel was officially opened on December 26 and will have a significant impact on the travel of local residents and tourists.
The report states that the significant reduction in travel time provides great economic opportunities for the region.
For tourists, this new route will open up a series of exciting travel experiences. Tourists can now make a day trip between northern and southern Xinjiang, enjoying a variety of landscapes from glaciers, grasslands to deserts, gobi, and wetlands.
The report states that the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel also enhances Xinjiang's position in the Belt and Road Economic Belt. As an important economic and trade artery, it is expected to facilitate the transportation of agricultural products, textiles, and raw materials. Tao Feng (a phonetic name), manager of a textile company in Wulai, pointed out that transportation costs and time will be significantly reduced, thus accelerating the flow of goods in the region.
The report points out that it's not only businesses that benefit. For tourists, convenient transportation provides a smoother and faster tourism experience to explore Xinjiang's historical and cultural treasures. Short trips between northern and southern Xinjiang have become more feasible, allowing tourists to fully experience the region's rich geographical and cultural diversity.
Local driver Han Jun (a phonetic name) expressed excitement about the opening of the tunnel, pointing out that it is expected to turn Xinjiang into a more important tourism hub. The tunnel not only eases the burden on long-distance bus drivers but also allows tourists to explore Xinjiang more efficiently, thus promoting cultural exchange and economic development.
The report believes that the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel is not only a transportation project; it is a symbol of China's commitment to economic growth, regional integration, and cultural preservation. With the continuous development of the region's infrastructure, both tourists and businesses will benefit. Whether it's adventure tourism, cultural exploration, or business travel, the opening of this tunnel marks a new stage in China's tourism.
Another report from the South China Morning Post website on December 26 states that the world's longest highway tunnel has been opened in Xinjiang. The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, 22.13 kilometers long, is an important part of the Urumqi-Wuli Highway, and was officially opened on the 26th. Now, it takes only 20 minutes to drive through the Tianshan Mountains that separate northern and southern Xinjiang.
According to the report, the tunnel has shortened the travel time between the capital city of the autonomous region, Urumqi, and Korla City, from 7 hours to about 3 hours, cutting the time in half.
The tunnel has created a passage through the mountains. The tunnel has a maximum depth of over 1,112 meters, and the deepest vertical shaft exceeds 700 meters.
This fast route is expected to allow more resources to circulate throughout the entire autonomous region, including energy and finished products from northern Xinjiang and agricultural products from southern Xinjiang.
The report states that this highway is also expected to strengthen Xinjiang's connections with Central Asia and South Asia, becoming a "bridgehead for opening to the west". (Translated by Ge Xuele)
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