Big increase in Russian tourism in China in first quarter

Data concerning Russian people travelling abroad in the first quarter of this year, according to the Russian National Group, shows that China has become the preferred overseas destination for Russian travelers; and nearly twice the number of tourists came from Russia to travel in China in the first quarter.

A spokesperson from the Russian National Group said that the doubling of Russian tourist travel to China is an unprecedented phenomena. He believes that the main reasons for this are the lack of visa restrictions; travel agencies are marketing tourism products well; for Russia, China is the new travel destination; and China offers good travel services.