Japan and Thailand are two of the most popular places to visit in Asia.
But both are losing ground with Chinese nationals as safety concerns rise among younger travelers.
Both countries were the top choices for Chinese holidaymakers earlier this year but fell in the third quarter — Thailand to No. 6 and Japan to No. 8 — according to the marketing company China Trading Desk, which gauges Chinese travel sentiment on a quarterly basis.
Both countries now lag behind South Korea, Malaysia and Australia in terms of Chinese travelers’ next vacation destinations, with Singapore — deemed one of the safest places for travelers in 2023 — rising to the top spot.
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