What does Phu Quoc have that attracts so many Chinese tourists?

Chinese tourists have been returning to Phu Quoc in large numbers, creating a strong push for tourism development on this beautiful island. What will the locality do to attract more Chinese tourists?

Chinese tourists come to have fun and eat in Phu Quoc - Photo: CHI CONG

On June 22, explaining the reason why Chinese tourists returned to Phu Quoc, Mr. Ha Tuan Minh - Director of Vietnam Winner Phu Quoc International Travel Company Limited - said that from the beginning of 2025 until now, Phu Quoc has continuously welcomed many Famtrip groups to the island to survey tourism .

Chinese travel agencies promote the destination and introduce Phu Quoc with many short clips posted on social networking sites, so tourists from this country know about and return to Phu Quoc.

"The promotion and advertising of the destination has created a positive effect on the image of Phu Quoc tourism in the eyes of Chinese tourists. Tourists from this country spend a lot on food and entertainment.

There are many groups of tourists who like to experience the sea, islands and mountains of Phu Quoc," said Mr. Minh.

"The beautiful scenery in Phu Quoc is being shared a lot on social networks in my country. Phu Quoc has a visa-free policy and competitive prices. I think this will be a favorite destination for Chinese tourists in the next few years," Ms. Huang Xin Yi - Chinese tourist - shared.

According to Kien Giang Department of Tourism, in the first 6 months of 2025, Kien Giang is estimated to welcome more than 7.1 million visitors; nearly 900,000 international visitors. Of which, Phu Quoc City is estimated to welcome more than 4.4 million visitors, more than 800,000 international visitors.

These international visitors are mainly from China, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand...

Many Chinese travel agencies hope that Phu Quoc will have more attractive tours and more Chinese-speaking tour guides to make it easier for tourists to visit and relax.

Mr. Tran Minh Khoa - Chairman of Phu Quoc City People's Committee - information   quantity   Many international visitors come to the island for fun, including nearly 140,000 Chinese visitors. This number of visitors has 'exploded' and is double that of the same period in 2024.

"The locality is promoting, communicating, and branding tourism destinations as well as encouraging local tourism businesses to have unique, classy tourism products closely linked to nature, for tourists to choose from and experience," Mr. Khoa emphasized.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/phu-quoc-co-gi-ma-khach-trung-quoc-nhon-nhip-den-choi-20250622144510007.htm