The October holidays in China saw a significant increase in tourist traffic to Russia, with border crossings registering record numbers. More than a thousand passengers passed through the Heihe river terminal in the first half of October 1, in both directions. The peak traffic occurred during the first two days of the month, when daily passenger traffic exceeded five thousand.
Chinese citizens actively purchased group tours to Russia well in advance, with the last available seats sold out three to five days before the holiday week began.
The number of Russian tourists traveling to neighboring Heihe via the visa-free route also increased significantly. According to local media, Russians primarily come to explore the city and shop. For their convenience, Russian-speaking staff are on duty at border crossings, and electronic translators are available for language barriers.
The holiday week in China lasts from October 1 to 8 and combines two events: the Foundation Day of the People's Republic of China and the Mid-Autumn Festival.