Big news, wanderlusters! 🚀 The Chinese mainland has announced it’s restarting group tour services to Canada through official travel agencies. Spokesperson Mao Ning spilled the tea at Monday’s press briefing: this move follows a deep dive into outbound travel demand & Canada’s tourism setup.
Here’s the scoop:
- 📈 Why now? A thorough assessment showed Chinese travelers are itching to explore the Great White North. Curling on ice? Road trips along the Pacific Coast? Vancouver café hops? It's all back on the table.
- 🤝 People-to-people magic: Mao Ning highlighted that these tours will boost cultural exchanges and deepen friendships between folks in the Chinese mainland and Canada. Think mixing dim sum with poutine!
- 🛂 Safe travels: The Chinese mainland is ready to team up with Canada to ensure smooth, comfy, and secure trips. Fingers crossed for fewer layover hassles and extra in-flight snacks. 😉
What does this mean for you? If you're based in South or Southeast Asia, this signals a wider trend of more global travel paths reopening. Even if you’re not booking right now, it’s proof that the world is getting friendlier for cross-border adventures again.
Pro tip: Stay tuned to your fave agencies for group tour deals, and brush up on your basic French for that Montreal market crawl. 🥐🇨🇦 Whether you’re dreaming of Instagrammable lakes in Banff or neon-lit streets in Toronto, the horizon just got wider.
So, pack those backpacks, charge your cameras, and get ready to say “eh?” with a fresh accent. Canada awaits! 🍁
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China to resume group tours to Canada through travel agencies
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