Manzhouli, the Window to East Asia: Transnational "visiting" has become a new trend

In Manzhouli in mid-autumn, the customs of the Three Kingdoms and the autumn scenery are perfectly integrated. On September 28, the reporter visited and learned that Manzhouli, known as the "Window to East Asia", has made cross-border short-distance travel and weekend "door-to-door" travel a new trend in cultural tourism with its convenient cross-border customs clearance policy.

The picture shows the beautiful scenery of Manzhouli, known as the "Window to East Asia". (Information map) Photo by Huang Xu

At the travel inspection hall of the Manzhouli Highway Port, Anna, a tourist from Irkutsk, Russia, has just completed customs clearance procedures. This is her first time entering China.

"In the past, visa processing took a long time, but now you can easily go through customs with an ordinary passport." Anna held her mobile phone to check in at the port, saying that she was about to taste milk tea, meat on hand and other delicacies, and purchase local specialties so that her family could taste the authentic "taste of China." My husband Ivan and their two children who were traveling with me were also very fond of this border town.

The picture shows the beautiful scenery of Manzhouli, known as the "Window to East Asia". (Information map) Photo by Li Ming

Sofia, a Russian tourist who travels between China and Russia all year round, has long regarded Manzhouli as a preferred weekend leisure destination. After the visa-free policy was implemented, cross-border travel was completely integrated into her daily life. On the same day, she came to Manzhouli again and immersed herself in the autumn fireworks in the border town and the atmosphere of China's National Day.

In Sofia's eyes, Manzhouli is not only a preferred cross-border shopping destination, but also a small border town that is suitable for living, traveling, and relaxing. "The streets here are familiar and friendly, and many people speak Russian. It feels like going home." She made a special trip here to visit the Internet celebrity district, taste the special hot pot, and visit the Zhongsu Street Night Market.

Cross-border sightseeing, specialty consumption, humanities research, and folklore experience have become the main choices for Russian tourists visiting Manzhouli.

"The city of Manzhouli is clean and beautiful, which allows children to experience the diverse customs and customs at close range and increase their knowledge." Russian tourist Ekaterina successfully passed customs with her children. She told reporters that Manzhouli has a rich variety of products, high quality and low prices, making it her first choice for cross-border purchases. This trip is both a trip and seasonal shopping.

According to statistics from the Manzhouli Entry-Exit Border Inspection Station, since the implementation of the visa-free policy for Russia one year ago, a total of 753,000 Russian tourists have entered and exited the country through the Manzhouli Port, a year-on-year increase of 51.2%. Among them, Russian tourists entering through the visa-free policy accounted for 70% of the total number of Russian tourists entering the country.

"The visa-free policy has greatly simplified the travel process, and everyone can visit Manzhouli at any time." Russian tourist Victor said that taking his family to Manzhouli for weekend leisure vacation has become a new trend in their lives. (over)