The figure represented a 20.4% increase from 2025, according to data released by the National Immigration Administration (NIA).
NIA spokesperson Lin Yongsheng said at a news conference that the growth was mainly thanks to simplified travel procedures and visa waivers.
Nearly 18 million foreigners entered the country visa-free, up 30.6% from last year.
The top 10 source markets were South Korea, Russia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, the U.S., Japan, Mongolia, and Australia.
Vietnamese tourists pose for photos at Dianchi Lake in Kunming, China, November 2024. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy
