Published: Jan 13, 2026, 09:21 IST | Updated: Jan 13, 2026, 09:21 IST
China’s outbound travel market is set to grow sharply in 2026, with up to 175 million overseas trips expected as visa free policies expand and the yuan strengthens. But Chinese tourism to Japan could drop by nearly half amid rising political tensions between Beijing and Tokyo. Analysts say South Korea, Vietnam and Thailand will be the top destinations, while new visa free routes boost travel to Europe, Africa and beyond.