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The number of tourists from China visiting Russia increased by 2.5 times in January
Interfax says the number of tourists arriving in Russia from East Asia and the Middle East has increased significantly since the beginning of 2024. Most of these tourists have arrived from China, according to data collected by the mobile operator, Megafon.
21.02.2024
Read moreTop travel destinations Russian tourists visited 2023
Russian travelers made 14 million trips in 2023 ( with the exception of post-Soviet countries).
14.02.2024
Read morePassenger traffic from the UAE and Iran to St. Petersburg increased by 80%
The tourist flow to St. Petersburg by the end of 2023 could amount to 9,4 million people, of which 574 thousand are foreigners. Thus, the increase in the share of foreign tourists will be 68% compared to 2022. Among non-CIS countries in terms of the number of trips to St. Petersburg, the TOP-5 includes China, Iran, Turkey, India and the UAE.
12.01.2024
Read moreTez Tour announced the start of tours to Hainan Island with direct flights
The tour operator Tez Tour announced the start of sales of tours to the Chinese resort island of Hainan. The tour operator offers GDS tours with direct flights from Moscow to Sanya Airport on Aeroflot flights.
26.12.2023
Read moreAnex-Tour made a statement about tours to China
Anex-Tour announced the sale of tour packages to China from new departure cities and the expansion of the range of offers in this Asian destination. The tour includes an Aeroflot flight with a connection in Moscow, accommodation at a 3* hotel and a medical insurance.
14.12.2023
Read moreOutbound flow from Russia increased by more than 12%
Over the three quarters of 2023, the outbound flow from Russia amounted to 21 020 012 people, which is 12,4% higher compared to the same period in 2022.
24.11.2023
Read moreSpace Travel started selling tours to Hainan and mainland China
Space Travel tour operator started selling tours to China within an extensive program, which includes both sightseeing tours to Beijing, Shanghai, Tibet and the ancient capitals of the country, as well as beach holidays in the resorts of Hainan Island.
12.07.2023
Read morePackage tours to Hainan appeared in the sale of tour operators
Tours to the Chinese island of Hainan have appeared in the booking system of the tour operator China Travel. There are no direct flights from Russia to Hainan Island, so tourists will have to fly with a connection at Chinese airports.
10.05.2023
Read moreRussian tourists will be able to get Chinese tourist visas again
From March 15, 2023, China will resume issuing all types of visas to foreigners at its consular offices around the world. However, it is still too early to talk about “the resumption of the tourist flow to China from Russia.
16.03.2023
Read moreSales of tours to China started in Russia
Sales of tours to China have already begun - despite the fact that there is still no official issuance of tourist visas. The sale of trips to China was restored by the tour operator Sunmar, locally, and the price of the tour is about twice as high as before the pandemic.
13.01.2023
Read moreChina suspends entry from Russia on visas and residence permits
The Chinese authorities temporarily suspend entry from Russia on visas and residence permits amid the pandemic.
13.11.2020
Read moreBeijing is interested in restarting regular flights between China and Russia
Beijing is interested in restarting regular flights between China and Russia as soon as possible, and is ready to advance this process through teamwork with the Russian side.
21.06.2020
Read moreChina announced conditions of resumption of flights with Russia
The dates of resumption of flights at the moment depend on the decision of the Russian authorities. Russian air carriers will be able to perform one flight a week, choosing any one destination’s airport.
13.06.2020
Read moreBorder opening for tourism to China is not defined yet
The prospects for the opening of borders for tourism in China in the near future have not been determined.
31.05.2020
Read moreMoscow-Beijing flight passengers asked to show proof they are negative to COVID-19
Air China passengers who intend to fly on a Moscow-Beijing flight will need to have a certificate confirming that they have not been infected with coronavirus from May 8.
05.05.2020
Read moreTour operators report situation on Hainan Island
The portal TourDom.ru found out the current situation in China from large Russian tour operators, and in particular at the popular tourist resort - Hainan Island.
27.04.2020
Read moreChina is preparing for the return of Russian tourists
Many of tourists sights in China are working again as usual, and carriers are already making plans for the coming months.
26.03.2020
Read moreAeroflot cancels a number of flights to China, Korea, Vietnam and Italy due to reduced demand
Aeroflot reduces the number of flights to China, South Korea, Vietnam and Italy in March due to lower demand from passengers, the company said.
13.03.2020
Read moreOfficial data. Statistics of the departure of Russians abroad in 2019
According to the Border Service, in 2019, Russian citizens made 48 072 285 trips in 176 foreign countries and territories. This is 7,9% more than in 2018 (44 551 092).
20.02.2020
Read moreTour operators have found a replacement for Hainan
On February 19, tour operators spoke about an alternative for the island of Hainan that they are ready to offer Russian tourists.
20.02.2020
Read moreAeroflot cancels half of China flights amid coronavirus chaos
Russia’s flag carrier Aeroflot has canceled half of its flights to and from China as inbound traffic from there has drastically declined due to coronavirus fears.
20.02.2020
Read moreRussia to suspend charter flights to China from February 14
Since February 1, the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency has curbed charter flights to China amid an outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Russia’s Transport Ministry has allowed the air carriers to make charter flights from Russia to China in order to retrieve Russian nationals from that country.
13.02.2020
Read moreVirus fallout hits Lake Baikal as Chinese tourists stay away
The fallout from the coronavirus has left the resort's hotels largely empty. Winter is high season for tourism around Lake Baikal in Siberia, but the coronavirus outbreak has curtailed its main source of income - Chinese holidaymakers.
12.02.2020
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