Thai beauty contestants ride bicycles down the street during a Songkran parade on April 13, 2015 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Songkran festival, marking the traditional Thai New Year, is celebrated each year from April 13 to 15. [Photo/VCG]

2. Thailand

On Nov 22, 2016, the Thailand government agreed to grant long-stay visa for senior tourists. Travelers over the age of 50 could apply for a 10-year visa. But reportedly the applicants must have a minimum monthly salary of $2,777, or a minimum deposit of $83,333 in their bank account for at least one year.

Thailand saw most Chinese visa applications in the first half of the year, according to Ctrip, a leading online travel agency in China.