The tour operator predicted an increase in interest in Hainan after the cancellation of visas to China

Russian tourists will be able to visit China without a visa for up to 30 days from September 15, which opens up new prospects for the development of the tourism market. As the head of international projects told Izvestia on September 2, "Fly.According to Lyubov Voronina, managing director of the Let's Fly tour operator, this solution will greatly simplify travel arrangements and increase the attractiveness of the destination.

"Previously, the need to obtain a visa to enter mainland China significantly limited the flexibility of routes and reduced the demand for combined programs. Now airlines offer attractive fares with connections in Beijing and Shanghai, which creates new opportunities for travel to Hainan Island. The appearance of flights with one or two connections through large hubs makes logistics more convenient," the expert noted.

On the silk road: China introduces a visa-free regime for Russians from September 15

Russian citizens will be able to enter China using a regular passport.

She predicts an increase in the tourist flow and an increase in interest in Hainan as a destination where you can combine beach holidays with excursions to mainland China.

Tour operators, Voronina noted, are already planning to develop and promote combined tours that will allow Russians to get to know the diversity of Chinese regions as fully as possible.

Earlier it was reported that from September 15, 2025 to September 14, 2026, China will introduce a visa-free regime for Russian citizens with a regular passport for up to 30 days. This was announced on September 2 by the official representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Guo Jiakun.

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