In July alone, the number of foreign visitors to Vietnam reached 1.67 million, down 0.7% year-on-year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Foreign tourists at Mui Ne beach in south central Vietnam, July 2025. Photo by VnExpress/Viet Quoc
Mainland China remained the largest source of visitors so far this year with 3.08 million, followed by South Korea with 2.38 million.
The rest of the top 10 were Russia, Taiwan, the U.S., Cambodia, India, Japan, the Phillippines and Australia.
Vietnam has remained a popular choice for international travelers, supported by its favorable visa policies, stronger tourism promotion efforts, a wide range of travel experiences, and its appeal as an affordable destination with rich cultural heritage, scenic landscapes, and renowned cuisine, GSO wrote.
