Chinese can now visit the tropical rain forest or watch soccer superstars' samba in Brazil as China has officially announced Brazil will become a designated destination for Chinese tourists.

Brazil is also expected to be the first South American country to get this green-light tourist status.

On the practical side, non-stop flights between Beijing and Sao Paolo will start in August. Four scheduled flights are available every week.

Tours to Brazil are expected to cost about 20 thousand yuan, or US$2,400. 

(CRI.com May 25, 2004)