Guo Ji Jin Rong Bao·2025-09-02 15:11Core Points - China has announced a visa-free policy for Russian passport holders from September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2026, allowing them to enter China for business, tourism, and family visits for up to 30 days without a visa [1] - Following the announcement, there was a significant increase in flight searches from Moscow to China, with a nearly 100% year-on-year increase in searches within half an hour and peak searches reaching nearly 4 times the usual volume [1] - The number of Chinese tourists visiting Russia has surged, with 1.0394 million trips recorded in 2024, marking a 209.3% year-on-year increase, while Russia received 1.5035 million visitors from China, a 115.1% increase [1] Industry Impact - The number of Russian tourists visiting China has significantly increased, with a 150% year-on-year growth in inbound travel orders on Ctrip since July [2] - Popular destinations for Russian tourists in China include Beijing, Shanghai, and Sanya, indicating a strong preference for major urban and scenic areas [2] - The introduction of the visa-free policy is expected to enhance cultural exchanges and tourism between China and Russia, potentially revitalizing the inbound tourism market in China [2]