More than 2.86 million foreigners was estimated to visit Vietnam in January and February, up 29.7 percent from the same period in 2017.
Illustrative photo (Source: VNA)
According to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam, Asian
visitors made up the lion’s share of the number, at over 2.12 million people,
increasing 35.8 percent year on year. The number of Chinese visitors, which
accounted for 30 percent of the total tourist arrivals in Vietnam during the
period, grew by 38.5 percent annually.
The numbers of tourist arrivals by air, road, and sea during the two-month
period recorded respective annual increases of 26.3, 58.4, and 3.5 percent.
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism said it aims to serve between 15
and 17 million foreigners and 78 million domestic travellers this year, with
total revenue expected to hit 620 trillion VND (27.28 billion USD), up 21.35
percent on year.
Vu The Binh, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association, said Northeast
Asia, including China, the Republic of Korea (RoK), Japan, Taiwan (China), will
continue to be the major sources of tourists to Vietnam. Last year, China and
the RoK sent 4 and 2.4 million visitors to Vietnam.
With a growth of 30 percent in tourism in 2017, Vietnam for the first time came
on the list of countries with fastest tourism growth speed in the world,
ranking at the 6th place.
Source: VNA
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.
Cao Phong has paid due attention to developing tourism, creating impetus for socio-economic development towards completing the targets set in the resolution of the district’s 28th Party Congress for the 2020-2025 tenure.
A great number of visitors have flocked to tourist attractions in Hoa Binh province in the first lunar month every year to admire the beautiful scenery, fully enjoy the spring atmosphere, and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere in many localities.
