Beijing is experiencing a taste of Saudi Arabia as a vibrant market takes place from October 18 to 26. The Middle Eastern nation aims to attract more Chinese tourists through this initiative.
Alhasan Aldabbagh, president of APAC Markets at the Saudi Tourism Authority, announced that the number of Chinese travelers visiting Saudi Arabia has doubled from 2023 to 2024. \\"We are looking forward to growing this number exponentially,\\" he told CGTN.
To facilitate seamless transactions for Chinese visitors, the market will feature key payment applications such as Alipay, WeChat Pay, and UnionPay, enhancing the shopping experience and making it easier for tourists to enjoy Saudi offerings.
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Vlog: Saudi market in Beijing seeks to draw more Chinese tourists
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