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Lunar New Year
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Why South Korea has become a favourite destination for Chinese tourists this Lunar New Year holiday

Arrivals by Chinese tourists to South Korea are expected to rise by 52% in February 2026.

Johnny WanandJonathan Vit

South Korea now tops the list of Lunar New Year destinations for Chinese travellers amid heightened tensions between China and the former top destination, Japan. An estimated 250,000 tourists from mainland China are expected to land in South Korea during the 40-day Lunar New Year travel window, according to analysis by China Trading Desk.

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