The flourishing development of border tourism, winter tourism, and wellness tourism has brought prosperity to Heihe, a city situated on the China-Russia border in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province.
Photo shows Russian tourists during a China-Russia cultural exchange activity held before the Spring Festival in 2024 in Aihui district, Heihe city, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. (Photo courtesy of the publicity department of the Communist Party of China Heihe municipal committee)
Heihe and Russia’s Blagoveshchensk face each other across the Heilongjiang River. Since the resumption of visa-free group tours between China and Russia in September 2023, Heihe has seen visits from an increasing number of people from both countries. A simple boat ride allows for easy movement between the two nations.
The city, which boasts a rich historical culture, diverse cuisines and a myriad of Chinese goods, has become a top tourist destination for many Russian citizens….
