The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho enjoyed strong growth in tourism last year due to a series of international political and cultural events and traditional festivals, according to the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Visitors
at Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho city (Source: VNA)
The number of tourist arrivals surged 40 percent to 7.5 million, while tourism
revenues rose 61 percent to 2.9 trillion VND (127.6 million USD).
The political, cultural and tourism events the city hosted included the APEC
Food Security Week, Vietnam-Japan Culture and Trade Exchange, and the Southern
Traditional Cake Festival.
The tourism sector is focusing on developing river-based tourism, especially
upscale products such as three- to five-star cruise ships, Le Minh Son, deputy
director of the department, said.
It is encouraging investors to develop inter-provincial and international
river-based tours, he said.
The tours are designed to take in historical and cultural relics, traditional
craft villages, and ecological and spiritual destinations.
Last year the neighbouring province of An Giang attracted 7.3 million visitors,
up 12 percent, earning revenues of 3.7 trillion VND (162.8 million USD).
The province is the centre of spiritual tourism in the south, with people
flocking especially to Ba Chua Xu Temple in Chau Doc town.
Kiên Giang province, with its beautiful landscapes, islands such as Phu Quoc,
archipelagoes such as Nam Du and Ba Lua and the U Minh Thuong National Park,
attracted more than six million visitors last year.
The province’s tourism revenues were worth more than 4.58 trillion VND (201.52
million USD), the highest in the delta.
Source: VNA
Gia Trang Heian Homestay, a unique cultural oasis in the heart of Hoa Binh city, has become a compelling attraction for tourists seeking ethnic cultural experiences within an urban setting. Bui Thi Hien, a local in Kim Boi district with aspiration for ethnic culture and community-based tourism development, created the homestay that seamlessly blends traditional and contemporary features.
To make tourism a key economic sector, Da Bac district has focused on investing in infrastructure, diversifying tourism products, and enhancing promotion efforts to create breakthroughs in developing the smokeless industry.
As the new year begins and festive spirit fills the air, visitors flock to Hoa Binh lake, often dubbed the "Ha Long Bay on land," to enjoy its breathtaking beauty and serene atmosphere. In spring, the lake comes alive with lush greenery and delicate blossoms, while boats carrying eager tourists glide across its tranquil waters.
With effective business operations, significant increases in the number of visitors at weekends and on public holidays, and being listed among the 71 most beautiful places to visit worldwide by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller, Hoa Binh’s tourism is "spreading its wings" on its journey towards the targets of welcoming 4.9 million visitors, including 1 million foreigners, and achieving total tourism revenue of 5.4 trillion VND (211.89 million USD) in 2025.
On February 21, the Provincial People's Committee held a conference to implement the tourism plan in 2025 and meet with tourism businesses operating in the province. The event was chaired by Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and the Head of the Provincial Tourism Steering Committee.
Tien Pagoda is located in the valley of Lao Noi and Lao Ngoai villages, Phu Nghia commune, Lac Thuy district; it is surrounded by two mountain ranges stretching like two giant dragons reaching for the blue sky. Every year, when spring comes, thousands of Buddhists and tourists from all over the country make a pilgrimage to Tien Pagoda. The relic complex of Tien Pagoda is ranked as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with 21 relic sites of many types: historical and cultural relics, scenic relics, and archaeological relics.
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