Chinese tourists visit the Egyptian Museum during the Spring Festival holiday in Cairo, Egypt, Feb. As the Chinese people welcomed the Year of the Horse during this year’s Spring Festival, many travelers chose to spend the holiday among the temples, pyramids and museums of Egypt, drawn by its cultural depth and growing travel convenience. As the Year of the Horse ushered in a fresh Spring Festival, an increasing number of Chinese tourists made their way to Egypt, captivated by its rich tapestry of history and enhanced travel accessibility.
From the vibrant streets of Cairo to the majestic pyramids of Giza, and the spectacular temples of Luxor and Aswan, visitors from China have taken the opportunity to immerse themselves in Egypt’s iconic landmarks during this holiday season. Liu Dan, hailing from Guangzhou in southern China’s Guangdong Province, shared her excitement while exploring the wonders of Egypt with her family. “Yesterday, we visited the pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, and today we’re planning to explore the Egyptian Museum and old downtown Cairo,” she exclaimed, illustrating the packed itinerary of cultural exploration.
Liu highlighted Egypt’s status as one of the world’s oldest civilizations, noting its remarkable blend of ancient Egyptian, Greco-Roman, and Islamic cultures. This deepening interest in Egyptian culture is further mirrored by the growing interaction between Chinese and Egyptian citizens. Liu recounted a delightful encounter with an Egyptian tour guide she met on her flight.
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“He studied Chinese at a local university, and his command of the language was almost as good as a native speaker’s — communication was seamless,” she noted, reflecting on the strengthening ties between the two nations. Chinese tourists visit the Pyramids of Giza during the Spring Festival holiday in Giza, Egypt. For Han Shu, a teacher at Henan Normal University in central China’s Henan Province, visiting Egypt marked the third leg of his family’s overseas journey, following trips to Thailand and Uzbekistan.
He meticulously curated their vacation around historical sites. The scholars’ itinerary included significant locations in Cairo and a cruise along the Nile to Luxor. “We love cities rich in ancient civilization and full of cultural charm,” he affirmed.
At Luxor Temple, Youssef El-Hady, a Chinese-speaking tour guide, was busy leading a group of intrigued Chinese visitors after completing another tour at the impressive Karnak Temple complex. “For us as guides, the Chinese Spring Festival is an annual season we look forward to every year,” he stated, underscoring the noticeable increase in Chinese visitors compared to previous years. Recent statistics underscore Egypt’s growing appeal to international tourists.
The country welcomed nearly 19 million visitors in 2025, marking a 21% increase from the prior year. Among these, 360,000 were Chinese tourists, according to the Chinese Embassy in Egypt. Notably, Egyptian officials are optimistic about the future, setting a goal to attract 3 million Chinese tourists by 2028. Mohamed Othman, head of the Cultural Tourism Marketing Committee in Upper Egypt, expressed confidence in the sector’s potential, stating, “Chinese tourism is currently achieving record levels, and I am confident that these tourists will become a major contributor to Egypt’s tourism market in the coming years.” With this upsurge in interest, the foundation is being laid for a rich cultural exchange that promises to benefit both nations profoundly.
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