China, Korea, and India lead growthChina remained Vietnam’s largest source market in 2025 with over 5.28 million arrivals, a significant 41.3% increase year-on-year. South Korea followed with 4.33 million, and Taiwan (China) placed third with 1.23 million visitors. Vietnam hit an all-time high in international tourist arrivals in 2025. Momentum builds despite unmet targetsWhile Vietnam fell slightly short of its initial goal of 23–25 million international arrivals, surpassing the 21 million mark for the first time marks a historic leap forward. The honored guest was a female traveler from Poland, underscoring the growing appeal of Vietnam’s emerging destinations to European tourists.

Source: VietNamNet News January 07, 2026 02:53 UTC