对海合会国家免签全覆盖，“五一”期间中东地区飞往中国旅客量同比增六成以上

Core Insights - China has announced a visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain, achieving full visa exemption coverage for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries [1] - The number of travelers from the Middle East to China during the "May Day" holiday increased by over 60% year-on-year [1] Visa Policy Changes - The new visa-free policy includes Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain, in addition to the previously established visa exemptions for the UAE and Qatar since 2018 [1] - Direct flights are available from Riyadh to major Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, with ticket prices ranging from 2000 to 2800 yuan [1] Travel Trends - The travel data from the Qunar platform indicates a significant increase in the number of travelers from the Middle East to China during the recent holiday period [1] - Ticket prices for direct flights from Bahrain to Shanghai and Guangzhou are approximately 3500 yuan, while flights from Kuwait to Guangzhou are around 2500 yuan [1]