Agoda Data Reveals 90% Surge in Chinese Travel Interest to Vietnam Amid New Flight Connections
China was the leading source market for international arrivals to Vietnam in August 2025

New direct routes between Hanoi, Vietnam and key Chinese cities spark two-way travel growth across both countries

Agoda Data Shows 90% Surge in Chinese Travel Interest to the country.

What’s Happening:
Agoda reports a 90% year-on-year increase in Chinese traveler searches for the Southeast Asian country between July and August 2025, driven by new direct flights linking Hanoi with Ningbo, Chengdu, Shanghai, and Xi’an.

Key Insights:

  • Hanoi saw an 89% jump in Chinese travel interest.
  • China was the country’s top inbound market in August 2025, making up 25% of arrivals.
  • Searches for China also rose 50%, led by Xi’an (+130%) and Ningbo (+77%).

Quote:

“Improved flight connectivity is strengthening travel between us and China,” said Vu Ngoc Lam, Country Director, Vietnam, at Agoda. “We’re proud to help make these journeys seamless.”

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Paul Lo

Paul is the publisher of Red Bird Travel News, from Hong Kong, now living in Shanghai, and has worked at South China Morning Post, Apple Daily, Shanghai Daily, and Global Times.