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flag Southeast Asian tourists surged into China’s southwest in Jan 2026, lured by snowscapes and eased travel.

flag In early January 2026, Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guizhou provinces in southwest China saw a surge in Southeast Asian tourists, especially from Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore, drawn by rare snowscapes and improved travel access. flag Over 3,000 Vietnamese visitors crossed into China at Hekou Port on New Year’s Day, heading to snowy sites like Jiaozi Snow Mountain and Potatso National Park, where snow-play zones and family activities have been introduced. flag Enhanced infrastructure, including the China-Laos Railway and expanded air routes, along with relaxed visa policies and multilingual services, have boosted tourism. flag China’s ice-and-snow economy reached 980 billion yuan in 2024, growing at about 21% annually, with visitor numbers from Southeast Asia rising roughly 30% yearly.

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