Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –
An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Beijing, December 5 (Xinhua) — The number of searches for flights to Russia on Chinese travel platforms has increased sharply following Russia's introduction of a visa-free regime for Chinese citizens.
The official website of the China Media Corporation, citing data from a travel platform, reports that following the news of the visa-free regime being lifted, the number of requests for flights from China to Russia has skyrocketed. The most popular departure points are Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and other cities.
According to an employee of a Chinese travel agency, the number of requests for tours to Russia has increased particularly during the New Year and the Spring Festival (Chinese Lunar New Year), and the overall number of bookings has increased significantly compared to the period before the introduction of this policy.
At Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, the number of passengers traveling between China and Russia has increased significantly compared to the same period last year. "I often travel to Russia because many of my friends live there. Now, thanks to the visa-free regime, I can travel there anytime, which is much more convenient," said a passenger surnamed Zhang.
The Shenzhen airport checkpoint reported that the number of Russian tourists entering and exiting through it has increased by 21 percent year-on-year this year.
Data from Alibaba's tourism division Fliggy (Fei Zhu) shows that the most popular cities among Chinese tourists are Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Murmansk.
As a reminder, earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree granting temporary visa-free entry to Russia for Chinese citizens. They now have the right to enter Russia visa-free if they are traveling to the country for tourism or business purposes for no more than 30 days. China had previously made a similar decision, which will remain in effect until September 14, 2026.
Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.