One of the reasons is the growth of the yuan against the ruble.
The cost of tourist trips has doubled compared to the pre-Soviet times, writes NEWS with reference to travel-expert Larisa Akhanova.
The main reason for the tours price increase is that before China authorities subsidized charter flights, but at the moment the flights between Russia and China are realized only by regular flights.
In addition, the cost of tours in China has become higher due to the growth of the yuan to the ruble.
According to the expert, sightseeing tour to China for seven days for two tourists in 2019 cost from 150 to 170 thousand rubles. The cost of the trip included round-trip airfare, intercity trains and accommodation in four- and five-star hotels with breakfasts.
The cost of the tour for tourists who choose accommodation in three-star hotels then was about 100 thousand rubles. Currently, the prices for holidays in China have doubled at least.