VOV.VN - Chinese tourist arrivals to Vietnam jumped 41% to 5.3 million, surpassing Thailand’s 4.5 million visitors as security concerns weighed on travel demand to the neighboring country.

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.

Nearly 1,000 big-spending Chinese tourists entered Vietnam on October 14 through the Mong Cai international border gate in the northern province of Quang Ninh for a MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) getaway.

Vietnam and China hold vast potential to further deepen tourism and investment cooperation, Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh stated at a forum in Beijing on September 21.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has overtaken Thailand to become the top destination in the region for Chinese tourists, recording a historic 3.5 million arrivals as of August 2025.

VOV.VN -Vietnam is rapidly emerging as a strong rival to Thailand in attracting Chinese visitors, thanks to its refreshed image, upgraded infrastructure, improved air connectivity, and more affordable travel costs, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

A delegation from China Railway No. 2 Group has expressed interest in resuming the long-dormant Da Lat - Thap Cham railway line project and expanding international flights from Lien Khuong airport to several Asian countries.

VOV.VN - A trans-Vietnam train stopped at Nha Trang railway station in Nha Trang city on November 30, bringing 462 Chinese travelers on a tour of the central coastal city of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Railways served 400 Chinese tourists who on November 21 entered Vietnam through the Lao Cai International Border Gate.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) will play host to a tourism promotion programme from November 5 to 10 in the Chinese cities of Chengdu and Chongqing.