Beijing’s streets are buzzing with Middle Eastern flair as Saudi Arabia launches a 9-day cultural market (Oct 18-26) to woo Chinese travelers! 🎪 From aromatic spices to traditional handicrafts, the event offers a slice of Saudi life while boosting tourism ties. 🌟
Saudi Tourism Authority’s Alhasan Aldabbagh told CGTN that Chinese visits to the kingdom doubled between 2023 and 2024 💹 – and they’re just getting started. ‘We’re integrating Alipay, WeChat Pay, and UnionPay to make travel seamless,’ he said, highlighting efforts to tap into China’s $280B+ outbound tourism market. 💰
With direct flights from Beijing/Shanghai to Riyadh and new visa-free policies, could Saudi become the next Insta-worthy destination for Gen Z explorers? 📸✈️
