Tag: China
UK expects surge in Chinese tourists
November 15 (TravelAndy): Millennials are set to be the driving force of growth in Chinese travel to Scotland, it has been revealed.
Chinese visitor numbers to the UK are expected to rise by almost half, from 260,000 to 384,000, over the next five years, VisitBritain predicts. Scotland currently accounts for almost a fifth (17%) of all Chinese visitors to the UK.
The rise in visitors from China to Scotland and the UK is expected to be driven by the young adult traveller. Research shows that the average age of Chinese visitors to the UK is younger than the average age of all inbound travellers. In 2016, half of Chinese visitors to the UK were aged between 25 and 44. Continue reading UK expects surge in Chinese tourists
What makes a place memorable is its people
Today (August 15, 2017) is India’s 70th Independence Day — a national holiday — and I am now in Bangalore, the IT city in South India’s Karnataka state.
I had been meaning to visit this city for a long time. Bangalore, per se, doesn’t have destinations which tourists come from far and wide to visit. What it has is a large number of beautiful places around it and this is what attracts visitors.
My agenda, however, has been a little different. I am in the city just to meet up with people.
I have several friends in Bangalore, many of whom have been asking me to visit for a long time and for some reason or another, it hadn’t just worked out till now. Earlier this month, I realised I could squeeze out a five-day leave, booked my tickets (with credit card points of course!) and here I was. Continue reading What makes a place memorable is its people
How to secure a China tourist visa
It’s not that I had never been to China. But, then you don’t really consider transit through somewhere as actually “going” there!
I have changed planes (and once, an airport) in China during two separate trips. But this time, I was actually intending to get into the country.
My quest for a Chinese tourist visa began at this website. Continue reading How to secure a China tourist visa
UAE visa-on-arrival for Chinese citizens
January 24 (TravelAndy): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently announced visa-on-arrival facility for Chinese visitors.
We have approved a decision to grant visas on arrival at the country’s airports to visitors from the People’s Republic of China,” Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE and the ruler of Dubai tweeted in his official Twitter account.
Previously, Chinese citizens had to apply for a visa before their arrival in the UAE. Continue reading UAE visa-on-arrival for Chinese citizens
Oman Air to fly Muscat- Guangzhou from Dec 9
December 5 (TravelAndy): Oman Air, the flagship carrier of the sultanate of Oman, is launching a new flight route between its capital Muscat and Guangzhou, China, from December 9, 2016.
Four times a week flight will take off from Muscat on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays; on the other hand it will depart from Guangzhou on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, said the airline.
The carrier will depart from Muscat at 10.15 and reach Guangzhou at 21.00. On its return, the flight will leave Guangzhou at 6.25 and arrive in Muscat at 11.00. Continue reading Oman Air to fly Muscat- Guangzhou from Dec 9
Air China starts Beijing-Warsaw nonstop flights
September 23 (TravelAndy): Air China has started flights between its capital city, Beijing and Warsaw, the capital of Poland, from on Wednesday, said reports.
Continue reading Air China starts Beijing-Warsaw nonstop flights
Shanghai: App to help foreign tourists
One thousand trained interpretors have been recruited, who will give face to face guidance to visitors, with the aid of live video chat.
Shanghai being one of the prime tourist destinations in China, this service is expected to draw an increased number of tourists to the city.
Tibet closed for foreigners till March end
February 28 (TravelAndy): Tibet will remain closed for foreign tourists till the end of March, CNN said.
The Chinese government announced the closure with effect from February 25.
No travel permit will be issued to international travellers seeking to visit Tibet during this phase. Continue reading Tibet closed for foreigners till March end
Ban on Xinjiang glacier access by 2020
February 12 (TravelAndy): China has decided to ban tourism activities on the Xinjiang glacier, in a bid to conserve the fast eroding glacial layer, said reports.
By 2020, China hopes to put an end to glacier tourism and encourage holiday resorts, which will allow tourists to view the snow clad regions from afar.
Chinese government has requested support from all other countries, to execute ban on all glaciers that are located along the ancient Silk road route. Continue reading Ban on Xinjiang glacier access by 2020
Nepal offers free to Chinese tourists
December 29 (TravelAndy): In an attempt to lure back Chinese tourists, Nepal has decided to grant free visa to travellers from the country, said reports.
After the devastating earthquake in April, like several other countries, China had warned its citizens against travelling to Nepal. The travel advisory was officially lifted on December 25.
Chinese tourists will help rebuild Nepal’s tourism and economy, Sherdhan Rai, Nepal’s minister for information and communications technology told the media. Continue reading Nepal offers free to Chinese tourists
Spring Airlines plans budget stays in Japan
November 7 (TravelAndy): China’s only low-cost carrier Spring Airlines is planning to launch a chain of budget hotels in Japan, said reports.
In collaboration with a Japanese real estate company, the airline intends to set up 20 budget accommodations in the cities of Japan popular with tourists.
The first hotel is scheduled to come up in Aichi prefecture in Japan’s Chubu region, by June 2016. Continue reading Spring Airlines plans budget stays in Japan
India extends e-tourist visa to China
July 30 (TravelAndy): India has decided to extend e-tourist visa (e-TV) to the citizens of China, Hong Kong and Macao from today.
With the latest move, the number of nations enjoying Indian e-TV facility becomes 77.
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the US are among the 74 countries that are already in the e-TV list. Continue reading India extends e-tourist visa to China