India woos China tourists in visa change

With the resumption of tourist visas to Chinese citizens, the Indian tourism industry is eager to welcome a resurgence of tourists, which is expected to contribute to the South Asian country's economic growth and foster a stronger bond between the two nations, industry experts said.

However, travel agencies from China also noted that, with a relatively higher threshold for visa applications, particularly in contrast with popular destinations that have visa-free entry policies for Chinese citizens, the future trend remains to be seen.

India has resumed issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals after a five-year gap. Starting from July 24, Chinese citizens can apply for tourist visas to India, the Indian embassy in Beijing announced one day before.