This article discusses research and assessment of prospects for Chinese tourism development in the Russian Arctic. Promotion of Arctic tourism is an important focus of strategic development of the Russian Arctic (Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation AZRF), which is evidenced by a number of adopted documents. The Russian Arctic with its great natural and cultural potential nowadays attracts attention of both Russian and foreign tourists, including those from China. The paper considers a positive example of attracting foreign tourist resources in Murmansk region as one of the most popular destinations among Chinese travelers.