“免签朋友圈”扩大、跨境游客通关更便捷 边城迎来旅游新机遇

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of a visa-free policy for Russian tourists at the Suifenhe border crossing is expected to enhance travel convenience and increase tourist traffic to China, particularly in border regions and major cities [1][3]. Group 1: Visa-Free Policy Implementation - The first batch of Russian tourists arrived at the Suifenhe border crossing on September 15, benefiting from the newly implemented visa-free policy [1]. - Border inspection staff utilized biometric verification and passport reading devices, allowing for an average processing time of less than 2 minutes for each tourist [3]. Group 2: Tourist Experience and Economic Impact - Russian tourists are not only visiting traditional cities like Harbin and Beijing but are also exploring cultural tourism and shopping experiences in border areas [5]. - A tax refund of 11% is available for Russian shoppers, and measures are being taken to ensure product quality and availability for these tourists, including staff training in the Russian language [5].