Hey Asia travelers! ✈️ Did you know trips between the Chinese mainland and member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have jumped to over 25.24 million in the first eight months of 2025? That’s an 11.2% boost from last year, according to data from China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA). 📈
From January to August, more than 14.5 million journeys were made by people from the Chinese mainland to ASEAN countries, up 3.7% compared to a year earlier. Meanwhile, inbound travel from ASEAN countries to the Chinese mainland surged by 27.5%, with over 10 million arrivals—most enjoying visa-free access for smooth entries.
What’s fueling this travel wave? The NIA plans to roll out new policies that simplify e-visas, expand visa-free lists, and speed up border checks with QR codes on your phone. Think faster lanes at airports and land crossings! 📱✅
For young pros and students across South Asia and Southeast Asia, this means more weekend getaways, cultural exchanges, and epic photo ops—from Bali’s beaches to Shanghai’s art scenes. Ready to pack your bags? 🌟
Stay tuned for more travel trends and tips to power your next adventure! 🗺️✨
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Number of trips between China and ASEAN exceeds 25m so far in 2025
cgtn.com
