Thailand loses its crown as top spot for Chinese New Year to Japan

Lower airfares, weaker yen and visa relaxations have fuelled the shift of Chinese tourists to Japan. - The Nation/ANN

BANGKOK: Thailand has for years been the top travel destination for Chinese tourists during the Chinese New Year holidays. However, the tables appear to have turned this year, with Japan overtaking Thailand as the most preferred destination.

According to a report on Nikkei Asia, Japan was the top cross-border destination for Chinese tourists during the eight-day Lunar New Year holiday through February 4, with reservations doubling from the previous year.