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 |
See also: Vietnam’s Tourism Industry