Condensed milk, sausage and noodles - main souvenirs from Kazakhstan

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How the first groups of Chinese tourists were welcomed in our country

In 2015, between Kazakhstan and China was signed a memorandum on simplification of trips for group tourist for Chinese citizens in the Republic of Kazakhstan. On 5th of August the first batch of Chinese tourists visited Kazakhstan. In total 300 people arrived. Judging by Chinese newspapers, there are a lot of those who want to get on an exotic tour to Kazakhstan.

About the most interesting moments of the Chinese travel to Kazakhstan told the President of the Kazakhstani Association of Hotels and Restaurants, director of the Kazakhstani Tourist Association Rashida Shaikenova. "In general, these were tourists older than 40 years. The group was divided into 4 parts and sent along the route Astana - Ust-Kamenogorsk - Almaty. These tours last about 8 days, including 3-4 air flights. 7-day trip to the regions of Kazakhstan was 700 USD for Chinese people per individual without flight", - she said.

"What did we see? Condensed milk, sausage and noodles – are main souvenirs from Kazakhstan, except for national souvenirs. The Chinese have appreciated visit at 10 out of the possible 10 points", - added Shaikenova.

The expert also shared what the business community from the first experience of receiving Chinese tourist groups. "It's a big group, wealthy, while not too choosy. They use a lot of hot water. They bring tea with them. For breakfast, they eat hard-boiled eggs and noodles. Besides they use chopsticks. They are active, cheerful, very sincere, they like to take photos, they like nature, shopping and hot water", - she said.

Speaking about the preparation for the reception of a large flow of Chinese tourists to Kazakhstan, Shaikenova drew attention to such an important issue as the training of qualified guides. "There are a lot negative talks, they say: do not attract repatriates. And we have attracted. Of course, education is very important for us. We trained them and certified literate young people. Among them were not only repatriates, but also young people who received education in China. Today, these 9 people have already started to work actively. Therefore I propose not to ignore repatriates who have lived for many years in China and know how to work with Chinese tourists", - she said.

The head of the KTA shared information that according to Chinese tour operators, up to 250 thousand Chinese tourists are willing to attend Kazakhstan each year. "2017 in Kazakhstan is declared the Year of China. On the eve of the Universiade and Expo, Kazakhstan is included by the State Council of China in the list of countries recommended for tourist travel. Therefore, we expect to increase this flow. Maybe 250 thousand will be just a starting point", - she said.