Chinese tourists have begun to return to Nepal as the country experiences a mild rebound in tourism, despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation hailed the arrival of 181 Chinese tourists earlier this month as the “opening of the door” to China’s tourism sector. However, some Nepali businessmen believe that the tourist figures do not enhance the industry’s potential, as Chinese tourists patronise Chinese hotels, restaurants and shops, thus limiting Nepal’s financial gain. Experts are calling for a shift towards quality tourism in order to maximise the benefits to Nepal’s fledgling economy.