Various annual spring festivals have opened in the northern province of Quang Ninh in response to the National Tourism Year 2018 - Halong - Quang Ninh.

A palanquin
procession at the Yen Tu festival in Quang Ninh province (Photo: VNA)
Ngoa Van spring festival in Dong Trieu township, which started on
February 24 (the ninth day of the lunar year), drew 25,000 visitors on its
first three days.
Other festivals that attracted many visitors include Uong Bi
city’s Ba Vang temple and Yen Tu festivals, Van Ninh festival in Mong Cai city,
Luc Na festival in Binh Lieu district and Ha Long city’s Loi Am temple
festival.
Local authorities have paid heed to restoring relics, notably in
the Yen Tu relic site in Uong Bi.
This year, Uong Bi city has worked to ensure social order and
traffic safety and prevent fire and explosion. Kiosks will be arranged to
introduce tourism products and services to visitors.
In preparation for the festival, investments have been made in
infrastructure in the Yen Tu spiritual tourism site, including the upgrade of
the road to Yen Tu relic site and the construction of a new cable car system to
prevent traffic congestion.
The relic’s managing board has also worked to complete the first
phase of the Yen Tu festival tourism services centre, which features Truc Lam
palace, a Zen garden, a pilgrimage village and the King monk Tran Nhan Tong
museum.
Quang Ninh also stepped up monitoring and management in the
festivals to ensure safety for visitors.
In 2018, a series of festivals will be held in 14 localities of
Quang Ninh.
The province, home to the World Heritage site of Ha Long Bay, is
the host of the National Tourism Year 2018 themed "Ha Long-Heritage, Wonder,
Friendly Destination”. It is projected to host at least 51 cultural, sports and
tourism events throughout the year.
Highlights include the opening ceremony and Carnaval Ha Long 2018
in Ha Long city, which is scheduled for April 28.
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.