Vietnam Overtakes Thailand as Top Travel Destination for Chinese Tourists

Vietnam overtakes Thailand as top travel destination for Chinese tourists

Vietnam has logged a record-breaking nearly 14 million foreign arrivals so far in 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Vietnam Overtakes Thailand as Top Travel Destination for Chinese Tourists

This summer, Hu Jia and her family opted to skip Thailand’s iconic beaches and ornate temples, a short flight from her home in Sichuan province. Instead, she booked a two-week trip to Vietnam amid growing Chinese concerns over Thailand’s safety.

Vietnam Overtakes Thailand as Top Spot for Chinese Tourists

Photo courtesy Adventure | Shutterstock/Denis Rozan Vietnam is experiencing a tourism boom, driven by 3.5 million Chinese arrivals, as travelers increasingly choose it over Thailand. Safety concerns, including scams and a high-profile kidnapping in Thailand, have resulted in a 35% drop in Chinese visitors there. Meanwhile, Vietnam's allure as an undiscovered destination is drawing independent Chinese tourists, contributing to a potential $3.…

Vietnam absorbs Chinese tourists shifting away from Thailand: Report

Chinese tourists are choosing Vietnam over Thailand in 2025, boosting arrivals 44% and driving record tourism spending. The post Vietnam absorbs Chinese tourists shifting away from Thailand: Report first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.