The number of mutual tourist trips between Russia and China is… (китай · россия · безвизовый)
The number of mutual tourist trips between Russia and China is projected to reach 6 million by the end of 2027, following the extension of the temporary visa-free regime for Chinese citizens traveling to Russia until December 31, 2027. The Russian government and tourism industry view this measure as a key driver of increased tourism growth between the two countries.
Consensus
- The temporary visa-free regime for Chinese citizens entering Russia has been extended to December 31, 2027.
- President Vladimir Putin signed an order on July 20 to extend the visa-free entry and exit arrangement between Russia and China.
- The extension of the visa-free regime is seen as a sign of strategic partnership between Russia and China.
- Tourism from China to Russia is expected to grow significantly in 2026, with projections indicating an increase of 27–35% compared to the previous year.
- In the first quarter of 2026, Russian tourists visiting China increased by 60%, and Chinese tourists visiting Russia rose by 25%.
Points of divergence
- The number of mutual tourist trips between Russia and China reached 825,000 in the first quarter of 2026 — double the figure for the same period in the previous year. — vedomosti
- The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) forecasts a 27–35% increase in Chinese tourists visiting Russia by the end of 2026 due to the visa-free regime extension. — interfax
Coverage (3 sources)
- Tourist traffic between Russia and China may reach 6 million trips by the end of 2027 — Ведомости
- Agora forecasts a 27-35% increase in tourist traffic from China to Russia thanks to visa-free entry — Интерфакс
- Agora expects annual passenger traffic from China to grow by 27-35% — Ведомости