Japan has surpassed Thailand to become the top destination for Chinese tourists during the Lunar New Year holiday thanks to ...

BANGKOK: Thailand has for years been the top travel destination for Chinese tourists during the Chinese New Year holidays.

One of the main reasons why people want to flock to Thailand over Chinese New Year is because the country is convenient and safe, especially when it comes to travel and transport, tourists say.

Travelers spread across China this Lunar New Year, leading to 677 billion yuan ($93 billion) in domestic tourism spending.