Russian media: Russians in China share "a unique China"
Source: Global Times
Russian Gazeta news website September 22 article, original title: What is the significance of Russian tourists understanding China? From September 15 to September 14, 2026, China will implement a trial visa-free policy for Russian citizens with ordinary passports. The interest of Russians in traveling to China has risen sharply.
China is a unique country, with a long cultural history, diverse natural landscapes and rich cuisine, and the Chinese people are also very hospitable. It is especially important for Russian tourists to understand some local living habits and cultural customs before traveling to China. Anastasia Kupianskaya, who has lived and worked in China for 7 years, shared the Chinese customs that Russians should pay attention to when traveling to China.
There are many payment options when shopping in China, in addition to cash, there is also widely used QR code payment. No country in the world uses this payment method as widely as China. Kupianskaya said: "Using QR code payment in China is the most convenient. I haven't carried cash or bank cards for a long time, because everything I need is in my mobile phone: bank cards, translation, taxi and delivery services, etc. When shopping, I just need to scan the QR code, and the payment is successful within a few seconds." She also said that when traveling to China, it is necessary to taste the fragrant southern fruits, such as mangoes, lychees, mangosteen and longan.
For those who are used to keeping cash in their pockets, the good news is that there is almost no theft in China. Kupianskaya said: "China is really safe, which is one of the main reasons why I feel comfortable living here. I can leave my phone and handbag on the table in a cafe and go to the restroom, and when I come back, everything is intact."
One of the must-see attractions for Russians traveling to China is the Great Wall. Kupianskaya advised: "China has many breathtaking places, such as Zhangjiajie National Forest Park listed on the UNESCO World Natural Heritage List, Guilin in Guangxi with scenery so beautiful it's hard to believe, and Lhasa in Tibet with natural and historical treasures." (Author: Kseniya Stetsenko, translated by Liu Yupeng)
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1844096507931659/
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