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World's second most beautiful island witnesses surge in Chinese tourist arrivals

World's second most beautiful island witnesses surge in Chinese tourist arrivals

Phu Quoc, voted the world's second most beautiful island, welcomed over 40,000 Chinese tourists in the first quarter of this year, already surpassing the total number recorded in 2024.
Thailand tourism crisis brews as foreign arrivals continue to decline

Thailand tourism crisis brews as foreign arrivals continue to decline

Japanese grill restaurant criticized for banning Chinese tourists

Japanese grill restaurant criticized for banning Chinese tourists

World's most beautiful archipelago welcomes nearly 900,000 foreign arrivals year to date

World's most beautiful archipelago welcomes nearly 900,000 foreign arrivals year to date

The Maldives, named the world's most beautiful string of islands by Travel + Leisure magazine readers, has received 893,575 tourists between Jan. 1 and May 12, marking an 8.1% year-on-year increase, largely driven by arrivals from China.
May 14, 2025 | 02:55 pm PT
Chinese tourists escape death after falling off 1,500-meter-high mountain cliff

Chinese tourists escape death after falling off 1,500-meter-high mountain cliff

A video of two Chinese tourists narrowly escaping death after falling off a cliff on Mount Tai in Shandong Province has gone viral on social media, sparking heated discussions.
May 12, 2025 | 08:17 pm PT
Major visa changes in Southeast Asia as tourism race heats up

Major visa changes in Southeast Asia as tourism race heats up

Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines have relaxed visa policies to attract foreign tourists amid fierce regional competition.
May 12, 2025 | 02:55 pm PT
Southeast Asia's second largest economy to cut 2025 tourism target below 37 million

Southeast Asia's second largest economy to cut 2025 tourism target below 37 million

Thailand, the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia, is set to revise its foreign tourist arrival target for 2025 to below 37 million following a recent decline in Chinese arrivals.
May 11, 2025 | 06:48 pm PT
3 Chinese arrested in Japan over suitcases stuffed with 160 kg of hermit crabs

3 Chinese arrested in Japan over suitcases stuffed with 160 kg of hermit crabs

Three Chinese men were arrested in Japan after their rustling suitcases alerted hotel staff to the thousands of protected hermit crabs inside, police said on May 8.
May 8, 2025 | 07:18 pm PT
Asia's most loved country defends visa-free extension for Chinese tourists

Asia's most loved country defends visa-free extension for Chinese tourists

Malaysia's Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing has defended the extension of its visa-free policy for Chinese tourists, emphasizing its role in boosting tourism and driving economic growth.
May 7, 2025 | 06:24 pm PT
Japanese influencer claims Chinese tourists steal electricity by using public charging outlets

Japanese influencer claims Chinese tourists steal electricity by using public charging outlets

A Japanese influencer has received mixed reactions after claiming that Chinese tourists steal electricity by using public charging outlets, even telling them to go back to their country.
May 5, 2025 | 08:15 pm PT
Asia's most loved country anticipates tourism and economic growth from 5-year visa extension

Asia's most loved country anticipates tourism and economic growth from 5-year visa extension

Malaysia's recent five-year visa-free extension for Chinese tourists is expected to attract more business travelers from China and provide a significant boost to the nation's economy, industry experts say.
April 30, 2025 | 06:00 pm PT
Southeast Asia's second largest economy welcomes over 11 million foreign tourists this year

Southeast Asia's second largest economy welcomes over 11 million foreign tourists this year

Thailand's tourism sector experienced significant growth in early 2025, with over 11.27 million international visitors arriving by April 20, generating more than 540.6 billion THB (US$16 billion) in revenue.
April 27, 2025 | 04:27 pm PT
Asia's most loved country extends visa exemption for Chinese tourists for another 5 years

Asia's most loved country extends visa exemption for Chinese tourists for another 5 years

Malaysia, voted Asia's most loved country, has agreed to extend its visa exemption for Chinese travelers for another five years as part of ongoing efforts to boost tourism growth.
April 23, 2025 | 03:25 pm PT
Asia's most loved country targets 7 million Chinese tourists by 2026

Asia's most loved country targets 7 million Chinese tourists by 2026

Malaysia, named Asia's most loved country, has adopted a strategy to attract seven million Chinese tourists by 2026, driven by its visa-free policy and diverse tourism offerings for Chinese citizens.
April 16, 2025 | 04:02 pm PT
Vietnam surpasses Thailand in attracting Chinese tourists

Vietnam surpasses Thailand in attracting Chinese tourists

Vietnam attracted more Chinese tourists than Thailand in the first quarter of this year as its neighbor struggles with safety concerns following a high-profile kidnapping.
April 9, 2025 | 12:24 am PT
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