Overview of Northeast Asia
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Quick Overview

Countries of Northeast Asia

  • China: vast, complex, and diverse in many ways, China never leaves anyone indifferent and deserves several trips, as its regions are so different and will delight, depending on your interests, culture lovers, nature-adventure enthusiasts, or even those seeking relaxation with the famous Hainan Island.
  • North Korea:
  • South Korea: sandwiched between its Chinese and Japanese neighbors, the "Land of the Morning Calm" has nonetheless found its tourist audience with a rich culture and traditions, significant historical heritage, and a natural environment you might not expect.
  • Japan: a world apart between clichés and realities that can surprise. Meanwhile, despite a still somewhat necessary budget, the "Land of the Rising Sun" delights with its culture, traditions, "astonishing" cities, religious heritage, and an environment where sea, volcanoes, and mountains come together to form pleasant landscapes.
  • Taiwan: primarily known for its economic power and modernity, this island, still in conflict with its Chinese neighbor, also offers a wilder, more natural side, with indigenous minorities whose traditions remain very much alive. In short, an unexpected aspect for many potential visitors.
  • Tibet: for decades, the region has fascinated. Its unique culture, vast wilderness, breathtaking landscapes, towering peaks, and fantastic treks attract travelers... even if access is highly regulated depending on the period, and unsupervised stays are prohibited.

Tourism

Visitors (in millions)French visitorsMain countries of origin
China62.900 (2018)525,000 (2012)South Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Malaysia, Russia, United States, Mongolia...
North Korea0.090 (2018)500 (2018)-
South Korea15.347 (2018)71,000 (2012)China, Japan, Taiwan, United States, Hong Kong, Thailand...
Hong Kong29.263 (2018)226,000 (2012)China...
Japan31.192 (2018)305,000 (2018)China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, United States, Thailand, Australia...
Macau18.493 (2018)42,500 (2012)China, Taiwan...
Taiwan11.067 (2018)31,400 (2012)China, Japan, South Korea, United States, Malaysia, Singapore...
Tibet2.250 (2012)--

(): reference year - Sources: UNWTO and others