Tourists in Dapeng New Area now have the opportunity to experience air taxi services thanks to a partnership between Heli-Eastern and the Yun Resort Shenzhen Longcheer. The resort will serve as the new helicopter route's terminal.
The strategic cooperation agreement, which was announced during a signing ceremony at the resort Tuesday, is part of Dapeng's plan to develop the low-altitude economy.
According to Cai Wuqun, general manager of the strategic planning department of Heli-Eastern, the 40-kilometer helicopter ride between Yantian District and the hotel only takes 10 minutes.
Cai further explained that it will take 34 minutes to travel from the Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to the hotel and 25 minutes from the Shenzhen North Station. The helicopter can accommodate up to six passengers.
Aligned with Dapeng's guidelines for the high-quality development of low-altitude aviation, the new area plans to open 50 low-altitude air routes between 2024 and 2026. These routes will support various demonstration scenarios in transportation and logistics, travel and tourism, and governance.
The air route to the hotel aims to create a new tourism model by leveraging the hotel's yacht club, offering combined cruises and helicopter experiences to attract more visitors.