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Why is the number of Chinese tourists to Vietnam almost 'stagnant'?

Mainland China remained Vietnam's largest source market for tourists in the first nine months of the year. However, it recorded the second lowest growth rate among the top 10 source markets.

Source: VnExpress·October 16, 2026

Mainland China continued to be the largest source market for international tourists to Vietnam during the first nine months of the year. Despite holding the top position in terms of total visitor numbers, this market recorded the second lowest growth rate among the top 10 largest source markets. This highlights a contrast between the overall volume of visitors and the pace of growth. While the total number of arrivals from China remained the highest, its growth rate was not as robust compared to other markets within the top 10 key markets. This situation presents a notable point in Vietnam's tourism landscape, as a crucial source market like China shows signs of 'stagnation' in its development speed. This slow growth, even while being the largest market, indicates a different trend compared to other markets experiencing higher growth rates.

Key points
* China was the largest source market for tourists to Vietnam in the first nine months.
* It had the second lowest growth rate among the top 10 largest markets.
* This indicates a slowdown in the growth rate of Chinese tourists.

Nguồn / Source: VnExpress - Du lịch

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