China has lifted its restriction on group tours travelling to Thailand and 19 other countries. The reopening of tour groups officially started yesterday, marking a significant step towards normalising international travel for Chinese tourists.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism in China made the announcement yesterday. This move will officially allow tour agencies and online travel companies to begin booking large group tours. Before the Covid-19 pandemic large Chinese tour groups were ubiquitous in Thailand and many other countries, seen travelling by buses and led by flag bearers.
Before the pandemic, China has for years been the top country in terms of the sheer number of tourists travelling to Thailand. The country accounted for around 30% of the overall tourists visiting…
