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World's 'most favorite destination' sees tourist arrivals decline in January

World's 'most favorite destination' sees tourist arrivals decline in January

Visitors to Japan, named the "world's most favorite destination" last year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, fell 4.9% in January from the previous year to mark the first decline in four years, government data showed.
7 Chinese tourists dead after bus sinks in Russia’s Lake Baikal

7 Chinese tourists dead after bus sinks in Russia’s Lake Baikal

Chinese tourists head to Australia, Thailand on extended Lunar New Year break

Chinese tourists head to Australia, Thailand on extended Lunar New Year break

Which Southeast Asian country receives highest number of Chinese tourists in 2025?

Which Southeast Asian country receives highest number of Chinese tourists in 2025?

Vietnam emerged as Southeast Asia's leading destination for Chinese tourists in 2025, drawing 5.2 million arrivals as more flights boosted demand.
February 10, 2026 | 04:58 pm PT
China no longer Vietnam's biggest source of tourists

China no longer Vietnam's biggest source of tourists

South Korea overtook mainland China to become Vietnam's largest source of market in January with nearly 490,000 visitors, up 17% year-on-year.
February 6, 2026 | 09:20 pm PT
Southeast Asia's largest economy receives highest number of Chinese tourists in six years

Southeast Asia's largest economy receives highest number of Chinese tourists in six years

Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, recorded a sharp rise in visitors from China in 2025, with arrivals reaching 1.34 million, the highest level in six years.
February 4, 2026 | 12:14 am PT
Chinese tourists are ditching Japan for South Korea this Lunar New Year

Chinese tourists are ditching Japan for South Korea this Lunar New Year

South Korea is set to overtake Japan as the top overseas destination for Chinese travelers this Lunar New Year, a sharp reversal in regional tourism patterns.
February 1, 2026 | 04:31 am PT
China urges citizens to avoid travel to Asia's safest country after $2.7M street robbery

China urges citizens to avoid travel to Asia's safest country after $2.7M street robbery

The Chinese Embassy in Tokyo on Jan. 30 renewed a safety advisory recommending that Chinese nationals reconsider travel to Japan following a major street cash robbery in the capital.
January 31, 2026 | 03:38 pm PT
Southeast Asia's second largest economy enjoys good start to 2026

Southeast Asia's second largest economy enjoys good start to 2026

Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, welcomed 1,121,549 international visitors in the first 11 days of 2026, generating an estimated 55.03 billion THB (US$1.59 billion) in tourism revenue.
January 15, 2026 | 04:49 pm PT
Vietnam beats Thailand in attracting Chinese tourists

Vietnam beats Thailand in attracting Chinese tourists

The number of Chinese tourists visiting Vietnam in 2025 rose 41% year-on-year to 5.2 million while Thailand recorded a 32% decline to 4.5 million, largely due to safety concerns and shifting travel preferences.
January 6, 2026 | 04:06 am PT
World's 'most favorite destination' sees record 39 million foreign visitors in 11 months

World's 'most favorite destination' sees record 39 million foreign visitors in 11 months

Japan, named the "world's most favorite destination" this year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed an estimated 39.06 million foreign visitors from January to November, surpassing last year's record of 36.87 million.
December 18, 2025 | 05:35 pm PT
Chinese tourists can make QR code payments in Vietnam from December 2

Chinese tourists can make QR code payments in Vietnam from December 2

Chinese visitors to Vietnam can use their familiar mobile payment apps to scan VIETQR Global codes and make direct payments at shopping, dining and tourist locations nationwide from Dec. 2.
December 2, 2025 | 06:32 pm PT
World's 'most favorite destination' sees record 3.89 million tourists in October

World's 'most favorite destination' sees record 3.89 million tourists in October

Japan, voted as "world's most favorite destination" this year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed 3.89 million foreign visitors last month, up 17.6% year-on-year and marking a record high for the month.
November 20, 2025 | 06:29 pm PT
Drop in Chinese tourists following travel warning could cost Japan $14.2B a year

Drop in Chinese tourists following travel warning could cost Japan $14.2B a year

Within days of China urging its citizens not to travel to Japan due to a diplomatic dispute, Tokyo-based tour operator East Japan International Travel Service had lost 80% of its bookings for the remainder of the year.
November 19, 2025 | 07:33 pm PT
Do you find Singapore too expensive? Look for these budget-friendly dining options

Do you find Singapore too expensive? Look for these budget-friendly dining options

Many tourists have complained about high cost of food in Singapore and claimed they only eat one meal a day to save costs, but there are affordable dining options that cost under S$10 (US$7.70), as recommended by Time Out magazine.
November 19, 2025 | 03:07 pm PT
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