HONG KONG, 26 MAY 2025: HK Express Airways has launched Hong Kong’s first direct flight to Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, operating three weekly flights to Changzhou Benniu International Airport (CZX).
The new route enhances flexibility for leisure and business travellers while strengthening the airline’s commitment to the Chinese Mainland’s Yangtze River Delta region.
Through the airline’s codeshare partnership with Cathay Pacific, travellers from Changzhou and neighbouring cities can seamlessly connect to Cathay Pacific’s worldwide network via Hong Kong, and facilitating inbound visitors worldwide can connect with flights to Changzhou for business, tourism and cultural exchange. This two-way connectivity will further enhance international exchanges and economic links.
HK Express CEO Jeanette Mao said: “Changzhou is one of our key expansions in our Chinese Mainland network this year. As our fourth Chinese Mainland destination after Beijing (Daxing), Ningbo and Sanya, we believe this route will attract international visitors to the Yangtze River Delta while offering Jiangsu residents convenient connections through Hong Kong to global destinations.”
“We are committed to offering affordable fares with flexible travel options, and anticipate this Changzhou route will stimulate bilateral tourism, enhance travel experiences, and strengthen Hong Kong’s role as an international aviation hub,” she added.
Changzhou boasts a fusion of historical legacy and contemporary development, where natural landscapes and cultural heritage coexist. Visitors can enjoy boating on the picturesque Tianmu Lake or explore the well-preserved Yancheng ruins from the Spring and Autumn Period, featuring a rare triple moat system that has survived for 2,500 years.
The city’s literary heritage shines through sites like Taibai Tower, where Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai composed poetry during his visits and Juzhou Pavilion, the former residence of Northern Song Dynasty writer Su Dongpo, now serving as a memorial park displaying his original calligraphy. Modern attractions include China Dinosaur Park, with its immersive prehistoric exhibits, and the redeveloped Qingguo Lane area, where ancient canal warehouses have been transformed into cultural spaces. As a key manufacturing hub in the Yangtze River Delta, Changzhou honours its industrial heritage while leading innovation in new energy technologies, making this culturally rich and dynamic city worth multiple visits to fully appreciate its depth.
