BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 25. The flow of
Chinese tourists to Azerbaijan has risen sharply, with more than
57,000 visitors recorded from January through October 2025, marking
an increase of nearly 50% year-on-year, Lu Mei, the Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China
(PRC) to Azerbaijan, said at a briefing summarizing the development
of bilateral relations, Trend reports.
“Thanks to the visa-free regime, the number of mutual tourist
visits between our countries continues to grow steadily,” the
ambassador noted.
She also highlighted a growing interest in the Chinese language
and culture among the Azerbaijani population, particularly among
the youth.
“An increasing number of Azerbaijani universities are
incorporating Chinese language courses into their educational
programs,” Lu Mei added.
To note, due to visa-free travel and more flights, Chinese
tourists rank among the top 10 nations from which visitors come to
Azerbaijan. By October 2025, the number of visitors had risen to
over 57,000, making China a key rising market. Although Iran,
Russia, and Turkey typically hold the top spot overall, China’s
remarkable growth has cemented its place in the top 10.
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