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Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –
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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Moscow, October 3 (Xinhua) — The number of tour bookings to China from Russia in September of this year increased 3.5 times compared to 2024 levels, amid the announcement of a visa-free regime for Russian tourists. This was reported on Friday by RIA Novosti, citing data from online travel retailer Travelata.
The service analyzed tour purchases to China on its platform from September 1 to 30; the average booking duration was 45 days. The results show that, in addition to Hainan, Russian tourists are choosing trips to Beijing and Shanghai.
"Following the official announcement of visa waivers for this destination, tour sales have skyrocketed. Compared to September 2024, this year's booking volume has increased 3.5-fold," Travelata reports.
Hainan Island remained the most popular Chinese destination. Its share of all bookings to China in September was 88%, with the average trip costing 209,000 rubles. Shanghai and Beijing emerged as popular holiday destinations, each accounting for 5%. Other destinations accounted for another 2%.
The most popular accommodation option in China is five-star hotels, which account for 50 percent of bookings, followed by four-star hotels (44 percent). –0–
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