Hey there, travel enthusiasts! 🚀
Guess what? A brand-new expressway just opened up, connecting Beijing and the Xiongan New Area! 🎉 Now you can zoom between Beijing's southwestern fifth ring road and Xiongan in just ONE hour! 🕒 How cool is that?
This expressway is around 97 km long—think of it as about the length of your favorite Netflix binge! It slices through the heart of northern China, making road trips faster and more fun. 🚗💨
So, what's the big deal about Xiongan New Area? Established back in April 2017, it's set to be the next innovation hub, taking over some non-essential functions from Beijing (like when you declutter your room and find space for new cool stuff!). It's all part of China's plan to balance development across the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
Our reporter, You Yang, hit the road to experience this new route firsthand. Stay tuned to hear about the awesome convenience this expressway brings! 🌟
Time to plan that road trip? We think so! 😉
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Live: New expressway linking Beijing and Xiongan New Area opens
cgtn.com