Taiwanese visits to mainland China topped 3 million in 2025, still below pre-Covid levels

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Amber WangFebruary 14, 2026 at 12:34 PM

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In 2025, Taiwanese visits to mainland China reached 3.24 million, a 17% increase compared to 2024, according to Taiwan's Tourism Administration. However, this figure remains 20% lower than pre-pandemic levels in 2019. The slow recovery is attributed to ongoing cross-strait tensions, including a ban on group tours to the mainland since 2020, and a preference among Taiwanese travelers for destinations like Japan and South Korea. Political tensions have risen since Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te took office in 2024, further impacting cross-strait travel. These factors have significantly disrupted tourism between Taiwan and mainland China in recent years.

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