China's far-west just got a major upgrade! The Urumqi-Yuli Expressway – featuring the world's longest expressway tunnel – is revolutionizing travel across the Tianshan Mountains 🌄. Opened last month, this 300km engineering marvel cuts through icy peaks that once divided Xinjiang's north and south.
From 4 hours to 20 minutes: Drivers no longer need to brave winding 4,000m-high roads prone to winter closures. The new 22km Tianshan Shengli Tunnel makes crossing the mountain range faster than streaming an episode of your favorite show 📱!
Economic game-changer: The expressway directly links three key areas of the Xinjiang Pilot Free Trade Zone. Analysts predict boosted logistics and stronger connections between Urumqi, Kashi, and Khorgos – potentially reshaping regional trade patterns 🚚➡️🌏.
Local trucker Ablimit Yusuf told us: 'It's like the mountains folded themselves. My delivery times halved overnight!' The route is already becoming a social media sensation, with travelers posting snowy tunnel selfies tagged #TianshanExpress.
