中国公民赴俄罗斯免签将生效，将分流日本游客源

Group 1 - The core point of the news is the implementation of a visa-free policy for Chinese citizens traveling to Russia, which is expected to boost tourism between the two countries [1][2] - The visa-free policy aligns with China's previous measures, allowing Russian passport holders to travel to China without a visa from September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2026 [1] - As of November 19, 2023, Moscow ranks among the top 10 global cities for travel searches, with the highest search origins being Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Chengdu [1] Group 2 - Data from Qunar indicates that hotel bookings in Russia have increased by 43% year-on-year as of November 19, 2023, making it one of the fastest-growing outbound travel destinations for Chinese tourists this year [1] - Spring Tour reports that group travel bookings from China to Russia have surpassed last year's figures for the upcoming winter and Spring Festival periods [1] - There is a noticeable demand differentiation among tourists, with older travelers preferring classic routes to Moscow and St. Petersburg, while younger travelers are interested in unique experiences like aurora tours in Murmansk [1] Group 3 - Following Japan's recent decline in popularity as a travel destination, South Korea has become the top outbound travel destination, with expectations that Russia will rise in the rankings due to its new visa-free policy [2] - The outbound travel market is seeing a shift, with tourists who have canceled or modified their Japan trips likely redirecting their travel plans to Southeast Asia and Russia [2] - The upcoming New Year and Spring Festival holidays are expected to further influence travel patterns, prompting tourism companies to adjust their strategies accordingly [2]