Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Moscow is making ready for a big rise in Chinese language guests subsequent yr, as Russian and Chinese language authorities proceed strengthening collaboration in tourism, cultural exchanges, and enterprise. Bulat Nurmukhanov, Deputy Chairman of the Moscow Metropolis Tourism Committee, acknowledged that Moscow’s shut ties with Beijing have positioned Russia as an more and more fashionable vacation spot for Chinese language vacationers.
Official information from 2023 confirmed that 244,000 Chinese language vacationers visited Moscow, a fivefold improve from 2022, facilitated by 55 weekly direct flights between Chinese language cities and the Russian capital. Efforts to spice up tourism embody digital visas and a visa-free program for Chinese language vacationer teams initiated in August 2023, each of which have seen sturdy uptake by Chinese language guests. Between January and February 2024 alone, China accounted for 53 p.c of Moscow’s e-visa purposes.
Strengthening Cultural and Tourism Collaboration
In 2023, Moscow’s tourism committee led a enterprise delegation to Beijing, with additional engagements in Shanghai and Guangzhou, emphasizing cultural alternate and tourism. Each Moscow and Beijing are celebrated for his or her wealthy histories and cultural significance, attracting worldwide vacationers with numerous pursuits. “Moscow and Beijing’s cooperation spans multiple sectors, including trade, technology, and healthcare, with tourism and culture as key pillars,” Nurmukhanov defined.
China-Russia Years of Tradition
In a present of mutual dedication, China and Russia designated 2024 and 2025 because the “China-Russia Years of Culture,” planning tons of of cultural occasions, together with theater excursions, exhibitions, and performances in each nations. These initiatives intention to foster deeper cultural connections between the 2 international locations and spotlight Russia’s attraction as a vacationer vacation spot.
Chinese language vacationers have proven specific curiosity in Russia’s industrial occasions, usually combining enterprise with leisure. As Moscow attracts each enterprise and leisure guests, the town is optimistic that these initiatives will additional increase Chinese language vacationer arrivals, enhancing cross-cultural alternate.
