Vietnam recorded 1,491,673 tourist arrivals from Asia in February, accounting for 78.8 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 7.17 percent decline from January, though the year-to-date total reached 3,098,561 visitors, making up 78.2 percent of overall arrivals for the year so far.

China remained the largest source of Asian tourists, with 380,745 visitors, a 33.78 percent drop from January, but year-to-date figures show a strong presence with 955,695 arrivals. South Korea followed with 468,026 visitors, reflecting a 12.21 percent increase from January. Other key markets included Taiwan (126,929 visitors, up 38.91 percent), India (43,678 visitors, down 10.01 percent), and Malaysia (60,051 visitors, marking a 39.86 percent increase).

Despite the monthly decline, Vietnam remains a top destination for Asian travelers, supported by strong air connectivity and visa-friendly policies.

Vietnam Asian tourist source countries, February 2025

	February	January	Change	YTD
Total	1,491,673	1,606,888	-7.17%	3,098,561
Other	166,682	124,312	34.08%	290,994
China	380,745	574,950	-33.78%	955,695
Korea	468,026	417,116	12.21%	885,142
Cambodia	41,916	100,150	-58.15%	142,066
Taiwan	126,929	91,373	38.91%	218,302
Japan	75,087	72,311	3.84%	147,398
India	43,678	48,536	-10.01%	92,214
Malaysia	60,051	42,935	39.86%	102,986
Thailand	37,518	40,464	-7.28%	77,982
Philippines	30,003	34,578	-13.23%	64,581
Singapore	25,851	25,817	0.13%	51,668
Indonesia	16,676	19,274	-13.48%	35,950
Laos	18,511	15,072	22.82%	33,583