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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.
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

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

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

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
500,000 China-Japan air tickets thought canceled after travel warning: analyst

500,000 China-Japan air tickets thought canceled after travel warning: analyst

Around 500,000 air tickets to Japan are thought to have been cancelled by Chinese passengers, an aviation analyst told AFP Tuesday, after Beijing warned its citizens not to visit as the two countries lock horns in a diplomatic spat.
November 18, 2025 | 03:12 pm PT
Hong Kong says Japan is less safe for tourists

Hong Kong says Japan is less safe for tourists

Hong Kong authorities have warned residents to be vigilant and put personal safety first while traveling in Japan after reporting an increase in attacks targeting Chinese nationals.
November 16, 2025 | 06:43 pm PT
5 Chinese tourists killed in minibus accident in Indonesia's Bali

5 Chinese tourists killed in minibus accident in Indonesia's Bali

At least five Chinese tourists were killed, and eight others were lightly injured on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Nov. 14 after their rental minibus plunged into a shallow ravine, an official said.
November 13, 2025 | 11:52 pm PT
2 Chinese tourists kicked out of Japanese restaurant over inappropriate clothing

2 Chinese tourists kicked out of Japanese restaurant over inappropriate clothing

Two Chinese tourists recently claimed they had been kicked out of a well-known Japanese restaurant for wearing sports vests and loose trousers, which the manager deemed "too revealing."
October 27, 2025 | 10:06 pm PT
Chinese tourists threatened to be kicked off bus for refusing to shop in Thailand

Chinese tourists threatened to be kicked off bus for refusing to shop in Thailand

A tour guide reportedly forced a group of Chinese tourists traveling in Thailand to purchase goods at a store he recommended, threatening to kick them off a bus if they refused to buy anything.
October 14, 2025 | 08:07 pm PT
Vietravel Airlines launches charter service linking Hanoi with China's Huangshan

Vietravel Airlines launches charter service linking Hanoi with China's Huangshan

Vietravel Airlines has operated the first charter flight between Hanoi and Huangshan of China, marking an important step in the carrier's plan to expand its international flight network to large Asian markets.
October 12, 2025 | 06:30 pm PT
Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy fears 24% drop in Chinese tourists over Golden Week

Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy fears 24% drop in Chinese tourists over Golden Week

Thailand, Southeast Asia's second largest economy, expects to welcome about 200,000 Chinese tourists during the eight-day Golden Week holiday starting from Wednesday, a 24% drop from last year.
October 1, 2025 | 04:34 pm PT
Thailand targets at least 2 million Chinese tourists over year's last 4 months

Thailand targets at least 2 million Chinese tourists over year's last 4 months

Thailand aims to attract at least 2 million Chinese tourists over the next four months by ensuring safety for travelers, the tourism ministry said on Friday.
September 26, 2025 | 07:03 pm PT
Searches for Hanoi by Chinese tourists surge by almost 90%: Agoda

Searches for Hanoi by Chinese tourists surge by almost 90%: Agoda

Hanoi has become a favorite destination of Chinese tourists as searches for the capital over the last two months rose by 89% year-on-year, according to a report from travel platform Agoda.
September 25, 2025 | 11:13 pm PT
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