“China travel” has recently emerged as a prominent buzzword on social media platforms like YouTube, reflecting a notable surge in the country’s cross-border tourism. A rising wave of international tourists is discovering the real China.
The influx of Vietnamese tourists in Yunnan Province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, where the major China-Vietnam border ports are located, significantly contributes to this trend. Meanwhile, Vietnam is gaining popularity as a travel destination for Chinese tourists, driven by their similar cultures and an increasingly strong bilateral relationship.
A passenger shows her passport and a train ticket to Luang Prabang of the Laos via the China-Laos…










