A “Red Route” will Be Developed in Sochi for Tourists from China

The tour will be held in places connected with the life of Lenin and the Soviet era.

This was announced during the meeting of the direction of the Federal Tourism Agency and the Main Directorate for Tourism of People’s Republic of China. According to the Sochi Municipality, a new tourist product: Sochi with mountain cluster and beaches, sea crossing to Crimea, as well as sightseeing and recreation on the peninsula – may be offered to Chinese tourists this summer. "The government has instructed our department for the development of Sochi tourism cluster, both for its marine and mountain component, in particular, to create conditions to increase its visits by Chinese tourists. This is due to its accessibility, airport network development and the participation of Chinese investors", – the official site of the Administration of the Olympic capital quoted the Deputy Head of the Federal Tourism Agency Nikolay Korolyov.

It is possible that direct flight connection between Sochi and major cities in China can be established to the summer season. It is planned to organize up to three flights a week between Sochi, Beijing and Shanghai.

It should be added that three delegations from Greater China have visited the Olympic capital from the beginning of this year. They include representatives of official agencies, as well as tour operators, journalists and operating airlines of China. The guests noted the high potential of Sochi resort city. They placed emphasis that they consider Sochi for summer and winter recreation.

Source - Investment portal of Krasnodar region