Shop owners in Khan el-Khalili, one of the most famed tourist bazaars in the Egyptian capital Cairo, are expecting the return of Chinese tourists after China opened up its borders beginning Sunday.

"Before the spread of COVID-19, the business was good as large numbers of tourists, especially Chinese, flocked here," said Amr Dahi, who sells precious stones and copper artifacts in the centuries-old market.

Mohammed Saleh, owner of a traditional Egyptian restaurant in Khan el-Khalili, said Chinese people are very friendly.