Chinese tourists' top 4 destinations in Russia

Moscow. Attractions: Kremlin; Red Square; Saint Basil's Cathedral. Chinese tourists are continuing to visit Russia thanks to simplified visa procedures and closer ties through the BRICS countries. [Photo: VCG]

As the political and the cultural center of Russia, Moscow is a "must-go" destination for all Chinese tourists who have an interest in Russian history. More and more Chinese tourists are discovering Russia's vast landscape and its unique cultural history. Russia expects 5 million Chinese tourists in 2017. [Photo: VCG]

Baikal. Attractions: Lake Baikal; Olkhon Island [Photo: VCG]

The magic of the Blue Eye of Siberia has been eulogized by numerous poets and musicians. Li Jian, one of the most popular pop singers in China, sings that Baikal is where "Moonlight sprinkles the lake with love." Indeed, the blue ice, white peaks, green trees, and sapphire water of Baikal manage to attract more than one million Chinese tourists each year. [Photo: VCG]

St. Petersburg. Attractions: Hermitage Museum; Catherine Palace; Summer Palace [Photo: VCG]

The spectacular palaces of St. Petersburg, embellished by the beauty of many rivers and streams, marvel the Chinese tourists. [Photo: VCG]

Vladivostok. Attractions: Russky Island Bridge; Arch of Prince Nicholas; Vladivostok C-56USS Pampanito Museum [Photo: VCG]

Located near China's border with Russia, Vladivostok made it one of the most important ports of Russia along the pacific coast, and now the city's gorgeous landscape and historical value attract tons of Chinese visitors. [Photo: VCG]