First batch of Chinese tour group in 2023 reaches BIA

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CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA Follow

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While resuming the arrival of Chinese tourists for the current year, the first Chinese tourist group arrived at Katunayake International Airport last night.

Accordingly, 117 Chinese tourists have arrived in the country on a seven-day visit.

They touched down at the airport at 11.10 pm from Guanzhou International Airport in China in special SriLankan Airlines flight.

Tourism Minister Harin Fernando and Foreign Affairs State Minister Taraka Balasuriya greeted the group. The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Chee Changhong, the Chairman of the Tourism Promotion Bureau, Chalaka Gajabahu, Chairman of the Airport and Aviation Service Company Limited G.A. Chandrasiri and a large number of officials gathered at the airport.

From April 1, it has been decided to resume operating nine scheduled flights per week between China and Sri Lanka by SriLankan Airlines and China's Eastern Airlines.

Both airlines are expected to bring 5,000 Chinese tourists to Sri Lanka. (T.K.G. Kapila)

Comments - 6

Amaran Thursday, 02 March 2023 10:34 AM

Welcome to SRI LANKA SRI LANKA is one of the great places to visit in the WORLD.

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European Thursday, 02 March 2023 11:23 AM

And one of the most expensive in Asia. Tourists even have to pay in the airport for leaving the country. Why do you rip off tourists everywhere in Sri Lanka, so you can pay your debts?

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Ah Thursday, 02 March 2023 10:50 AM

Welcome with lots af dollars to spend in this island of paradise. You will enjoy. Wont regret in serendipity

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Eper Thursday, 02 March 2023 11:46 AM

Tourism income is essential for the maintenance of this sector and the overall sustenance of the country. Pls ensure their safety and well-being so that we can achieve the 3 million mark within a few months(no more bomb blasts and haresment under any circumstances)

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Rip Winkle Thursday, 02 March 2023 11:54 AM

These aren't big spenders. Everybody knows it.

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Ganesh Thursday, 02 March 2023 12:05 PM

They will Bring their own food along and cook and eat.

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