A large number of Indians like to go to Thailand to spend holidays. But now their preferences are shifting rapidly. Now the figures revealed show that now Vietnam, a country cheaper than Thailand, is becoming the choice of Indians to enjoy their vacation. After Thailand, now Vietnam is also making a place in the hearts of Indians. After Covid, the country has returned to the world of tourism.
Now Vietnam has emerged as the third most visited country in Southeast Asia. In the year 2024, 1.75 crore international tourists will arrive here, due to which it will overtake Singapore. At the same time, Vietnam continues to be a major destination. In the first 8 months of the year 2025, 4 lakh 43 thousand Indians came to visit the country. Which is 42.2% more than last year. Due to increasing demand, MakeMyTrip has launched new packages for Phu Quoc.
Why are Indians travelling?
There are many reasons behind the increasing popularity of Vietnam. The biggest reason is easy access. In 2021, Vietnam Airlines launched the first non-stop flight between the US and Vietnam, connecting San Francisco with Ho Chi Minh City.
In 2023, Vietnam implemented new electronic visa policies, under which tourists can now stay for up to 90 days—three times the previous limit. The country also expanded its list of visa-free countries, which now includes France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, South Korea and Spain.
becoming the favorite of Indians
More than 5 lakh Indian tourists visited Vietnam in 2024, which is an increase of 297% after Covid. The biggest attractions include lavish destination weddings, with Phu Quoc and Ha Long emerging as popular destinations. Easier visa process and increased non-stop flights from India have also boosted demand sharply.
Which city do you like?
Da Nang in particular has strengthened its place as a major destination for Indian travelers. In 2024, Da Nang welcomed 2 lakh 22 thousand Indian tourists, which is 5.3% of all international visitors. About 50% of Indians coming to Vietnam stayed in Da Nang. Reports show that the number of Indian tourists to Da Nang has increased by more than 13.5 times compared to 2019. Since 2022, India has consistently featured in Da Nang’s top five international markets.
cheap hotels in the country
Vietnam is a cheap country. According to the website of kayak.co.in, hotel charges in the country start from Rs 500. According to the website, a double bed room at Duy Tung Hotel Da Nang in Da Nang city costs Rs 571. Snite Hotel & Dorm – Shared room at Danang Dragon Bridge is up to Rs 470.
Hoa Phong Airport Danang Hotel is a 3 star hotel. Here a 1 bedroom set is priced at Rs 692. Along with this, there are many hotels and rooms available in the same price range.
Chinese tourists
The increase in international tourists is not limited to Indian travelers only. Vietnam has also attracted high-spending tourists from China. Vietnam has set ambitious goals for 2025 and beyond. The country aims to welcome 23 million international tourists by the end of 2025, which will break all its records so far.
There are plans to open a new Long Thanh International Airport near Ho Chi Minh City by March 2026, which will increase Vietnam’s tourism potential to 25 million tourists.
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