Tourist groups from China undergo testing in Vladivostok - once more, infractions observed
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Primorye Ministry of Tourism Cracks Down on Chinese Tour Operators
The regional government's press service has reported that the ministry is stepping up inspections of tour operators serving Chinese tourist groups under Russia's bilateral agreement with China. The latest round of inspections took place at popular tourist destinations like the "Battle Glory of the TOF" memorial and the Center for Marine Excursions on Korabelnaya Naberezhnaya.
Out of seven groups inspected, two were found to have violated the rules. In one incident, a group was left without a Russian guide, and the Chinese escort provided incorrect information about Vladivostok. Another group's leader displayed aggressive behavior and was discovered to be operating without proper identification. The individual was taken to the local police station for further investigation.
It's worth noting that Chinese citizens are not allowed to roam Russia without visas unless they are part of an officially recognized tour group and accompanied by a Russian tour operator at all times.
Since the start of the year, around 11,200 Chinese tourists have entered Primorye under the visa-free list, with 827 groups making the trip. Tour operators must adhere strictly to the rules to maintain this visiting tourism policy, and the ministry has promised to continue its vigilant monitoring.
With the recent implementation of an updated registry of tour operators, Primorye has already begun excluding three companies for similar violations. Keep an eye out for more updates as the ministry continues to report its findings in interdepartmental commission meetings.
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- A Chinese tourist, without a Russian visa, was discovered operating without proper identification during a routine inspection by the Primorye Ministry of Tourism, sparking a visit to the local police station for further investigation.
- The Russian Ministry of Tourism has been advocating for strict adherence to regulations for Chinese tour operators, as evidenced by the exclusion of three companies from the updated registry for similar violations.
- In a recent crackdown on Chinese tour operators, two out of seven groups inspected during excursions in Primorye were found to have violated the rules, with one group even left without a Russian guide.
- Primorye's lifestyle and travel section has been buzzing with news about the ongoing inspections of Chinese tourist groups, a part of the general-news and crime-and-justice category.
- With the Russian government focusing on infrastructure development in Primorye, it is crucial for tour operators to ensure compliance with regulations regarding Chinese tourist groups to maintain the visiting tourism policy, as per the ministry's promise of vigilant monitoring.
