Indonesia, which boasts the biggest economy in Southeast Asia, anticipates receiving around two million tourists from China this year. This represents a significant rise of approximately 70% over last year’s figures, largely due to the expansion in direct flight routes connecting the two nations.

Prior to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, China reliably ranked among Indonesia's leading contributors of international travelers. In 2024, Indonesia welcomed approximately 1.19 million tourists from China.

Both Chinese and Indonesian authorities have been working closely together on various efforts such as exhibits, marketing drives, and other programs aimed at increasing tourism and promoting travel exchanges between their countries. Xinhua News Agency citing Indonesian Ambassador to China Djauhari Oratmangun.

A rise in non-stop flights from China to Bali is anticipated to boost development even more. China Daily cited by Paul Edmundus Talo, who serves as the chairperson of the Indonesia Inbound Tour Operators Association.

TransNusa, an Indonesian airline, plans to introduce new direct flights from Bali to China beginning next month.

Thailand, which has the region's second-biggest economy, anticipates receiving nine million tourists from China this year.