In 2020, Vietnam welcomed almost a million Chinese tourist arrivals, the highest number of arrivals among all countries and territories. Meanwhile, there were approximately 840 thousand arrivals from South Korea to Vietnam that year. In total, Vietnam received around 3.8 million international tourist arrivals in 2020.
What nationalities visit Vietnam the most?
Top 29 International Visitors in Vietnam
| Rank | Country | 3/2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 871,819 |
| 2 | South Korea | 819,089 |
| 3 | Russia | 244,966 |
| 4 | Japan | 200,346 |
How many international tourists visit Vietnam each year?
All data for Vietnam in detail
| Year | Numberof tourists | Income per tourist |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 18.01 m | 657 $ |
| 2018 | 15.50 m | 650 $ |
| 2017 | 12.92 m | 688 $ |
| 2016 | 10.01 m | 849 $ |
How much does Vietnam rely on tourism?
In 2019, the tourism sector in Vietnam contributed approximately 9.2 percent to the country’s GDP.
How safe is Vietnam?
All in all, Vietnam is an extremely safe country to travel in. The police keep a pretty tight grip and there are rarely reports of muggings, robberies or sexual assaults. Scams and hassles do exist, particularly in Hanoi, HCMC and Nha Trang (and to a lesser degree in Hoi An).
Is Vietnam still doing quarantine?
Vietnam currently mandates a 14 day quarantine for all entrants from abroad, confirmed COVID-19 patients in Vietnam, and any individual considered high-risk (e.g. those with recent contact with confirmed COVID-19 cases or with recent travel history to outbreak areas identified by the Vietnamese government).
Why do tourists visit Vietnam?
Vietnam is a safe tourist destination and is one of the few travel destinations that encompass incredible scenery, deep and heroic history. The beauty of nature is one of the major reasons to visit Vietnam. Other important reasons are opportunities to get to know local people and their unique culture.
When did tourism start in Vietnam?
Angela: How has tourism developed in Vietnam? Dang: The country opened for tourism right after the Vietnam War in 1976. However, back then there were only few visitors coming as the country was in a real estate and tourism infrastructure was almost non-existent.