The coastal city of Nha Trang, Vietnam, has emerged as the most popular international destination for Korean tourists this summer, according to the Global travel platform Agoda. The city surpassed last year’s top pick, Tokyo, which has now dropped to second place. Accordingly, the 5 most searched destinations among Korean tourists are Nha Trang, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Osaka (Japan) and Da Nang.
With South Korea experiencing unseasonably hot weather, more travelers are opting for early summer getaways. Ongoing global inflation is also influencing travel patterns, pushing demand toward nearby destinations that offer greater affordability and shorter flight times.
After the Covid-19 pandemic, South Korea has overtaken China to become the largest source of international tourists to Khanh Hoa. In 2024, the province welcomed about 4.8 million international tourist arrivals, including more than 2.4 million Korean visitors. In the first 5 months of 2025, Khanh Hoa received more than 1 million visitors from South Korea, a year-on-year increase of 4.1%. Currently, 9 Vietnamese and Korean airlines are operating 19 flights/day from major cities in South Korea (Seoul, Busan, Daegu...) to Cam Ranh.
X.T - Translated by N.T