SocietyRussian tourist arrivals in Chongqing up 67% in 2026
Inbound tourism to Chongqing rose 67.3% year on year in the first quarter of 2026, while spending by inbound visitors increased 76.3%, according to the municipal government’s Foreign Affairs Office. During the Chinese New Year period, flight bookings to China by Russian tourists jumped 471%, with Chongqing the top destination. The growth was linked to visa-free travel between China and Russia and the resumption of direct flights from Chongqing to Moscow.
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TASS★★☆☆☆2026-09-07 12:46Original
Russian tourist arrivals in Chongqing up 67% in 2026