Spring Airlines, a popular Chinese low cost carrier headquartered in Shanghai, will launch a new direct service between Shenyang and Changbaishan (close to the tourist destination of Changbai Mountain) this week, according to information gathered by ChinaAviationDaily.com.

Sources indicate that this new route by Spring Airlines will initially operate on a thrice-weekly frequency with flights scheduled for Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The actual duration per sector will be a quick 1-hour flight, which will dramatically shorten the travel time between Shenyang and Changbaishan compared to existing train services.