Top 5 Popular Overseas Travel Destinations for Chinese New Year Revealed
Last updated 2026-09-25 — With fewer public holidays this Chinese New Year, many people are struggling to decide where to travel. Hotels.com has released the most-searched domestic and international travel destinations for Taiwanese travelers this holiday season as a reference. The results...
By MOOK Travel & Lifestyle Chen Kuan-hsin, compiled and reported
With fewer public holidays this Chinese New Year, many people are struggling to decide where to travel. Hotels.com has released the most-searched domestic and international travel destinations for Taiwanese travelers this holiday season as a reference. The results show that the top five international vacation spots are all neighboring countries: Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Seoul, and Singapore. In addition, warm and sunny destinations are also popular choices for Taiwanese travelers during Chinese New Year. The top five destinations with the highest growth in search rates are Okinawa and Oahu, ranking first and second respectively. Compared to last year, searches for Okinawa surged by 416%! Since airlines officially launched direct flights to Hawaii last July, searches for Oahu have also increased significantly by 241%.
Tokyo is the most-searched overseas city for travel this Chinese New Year. (Photo provided by Moho Editorial Department)
The six-day Chinese New Year holiday has also led many to opt for short domestic trips. According to Hotels.com’s search data, there was a significant increase in search rates for major domestic travel cities during the holiday period, with the biggest jumps concentrated in central and southern Taiwan. Taichung, Kaohsiung, and Tainan saw search rates surge by 257%, 220%, and 192% respectively, highlighting the travel boom in these regions. Overall, in terms of search rankings, Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung, and Tainan retained their top four spots for domestic travel, while the scenic Yilan region made its first appearance, ranking fifth.
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In the domestic travel survey, Taipei was the most-searched city. (Photo provided by Moho Editorial Department)
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