Since China relaxed the measures of COVID-19

And open borders Thailand is the number 1 that Chinese tourists plan to travel abroad.

Airbnb (AirBnB) released data from a report on Chinese travelers' search results on its Airbnb platform.

Between 26 - 27 Dec. 2022 (1 day after the Chinese government announced the lifting of the quarantine measures for inbound travelers), it was found that Thailand is the number 1 destination that Chinese tourists want to visit.

Specifically, Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Pattaya topped the list for Chinese travelers searching most on Airbnb.

Amanpreet Bajaj General Manager

“After more than two years of travel restrictions, demand for overseas travel from Chinese travelers has reached a record high.

The fact that Thailand is a globally popular destination

It is therefore no surprise that Chinese travelers rank Thailand as the number one destination they want to visit.”

“It is heartening to see Chinese travelers on Airbnb want to travel internationally again.

We will continue to work with the host community.

or accommodation providers Airbnb and the Tourism Authority of Thailand in China continuously.

To welcome tourists warmly and safely, we also help stimulate travelers' interest to find new travel routes.

that is not yet known

To help expand tourism opportunities to various local communities.

and help support the recovery of tourism that is more comprehensive across the country as well.”

The latest data from Airbnb shows that, within 24 hours of the Chinese government's announcement on Dec. 26, 2022, Thailand had lifted the quarantine measures for immigrants, Thailand ranked No. 1 as the most searched destination for Chinese on Airbnb*.

The top 10 most searched international destinations were:

  • Thailand

  • United States of America

  • England

  • Japan

  • Australia

  • Canada

  • Korea

  • France

  • Malaysia

  • Italy

  • during the past Chinese New Year

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