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Since the announcement of a visa-free policy for Chinese citizens to enter Brazil, online searches for flights to the South American nation have surged significantly.
Searches for flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s second-largest city, doubled around 8:30 p.m. yesterday compared to the previous hour and nearly doubled compared to last week, according to data from a major Chinese online travel platform. For flights heading to Brasília, the capital city, searches doubled from the previous hour and increased 4.5 times compared to the same period last week.
The most popular departure cities for flights to Brazil were Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, and Chengdu. Searches for flights from Beijing to Rio tripled within an hour, and searches from Shanghai and Chengdu to Brasília jumped over tenfold compared to the previous week.
Starting next week, Chinese passport holders will be able to stay in Brazil without a visa for up to 30 days, making Brazil a more appealing long-distance travel destination for Chinese tourists. Known for its lively Carnival celebrations, world-renowned soccer teams, expansive Amazon rainforest, and iconic sites like Christ the Redeemer in Rio, Brazil is expected to attract more visitors.
Experts suggest this move will significantly reduce travel barriers for Chinese travelers heading to Brazil. This sentiment was supported by a senior researcher at a leading big data institute and a spokesperson from a major travel agency, both emphasizing the potential boost in tourism.
In response to China’s new visa exemption policy for Chinese travelers, Brazil’s President announced earlier this year that his government would introduce visa waivers for certain short-term categories for Chinese visitors.
Brazil was among the top ten most popular travel destinations for Chinese travelers during the recent Labor Day holiday, with flight bookings increasing by 95 percent compared to the previous year.
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