Tourist arrivals to the capital city of Hanoi topped 13.19 million in the first half of this year, up 10 percent year-on-year, pushing up revenue by 9.3 percent annually to over 39.2 trillion VND (1.74 billion USD).
Tourist
arrivals to the capital city of Hanoi topped 13.19 million in the first half of
this year (Photo: VNA
According to the Hanoi Tourism Department, the number of foreign
visitors to the capital city surpassed 3 million, marking a year-on-year
increase of 26 percent. Meanwhile, domestic visitors rose by 6 percent to more
than 10.1 million.
Foreign visitors were from about 190 countries and territories worldwide, especially
those with high affordability such as Western and Eastern Europe, Australia,
North America and Southeast Asia, with China, the Republic of Korea, Japan,
France and the US remaining key markets.
Director of the department Tran Duc Hai said Hanoi tourism has proved itself as
a major economic sector with stable growth, making effective contributions to
the city’s shift in economic structure.
Despite positive outcomes, Hanoi is also meeting difficulties in maintaining
its status as one of the most attractive destinations nationwide, including
limited promotion activities and lack of large-scale entertainment areas and
resorts to extend tourists’ stay.
Moreover, travel agencies are mostly on small scale with limited
competitiveness and workforce sometimes failing to meet demand.
In the foreseeable future, the sector will improve the quality of destinations;
develop cultural tourist products, focusing on cultural heritages and
high-quality craft villages; and increase linkage with other cities and provinces
with tourism potential.
Tapping relations with international organisations, cities and provinces
nationwide, the sector will seek support in building trademarks, marketing,
training human resources and connecting tourist products.
It also aims to build Hanoi into a safe, friendly and civilised tourist
destination.
This year, Hanoi is striving to welcome over 25.4 million tourists, including
5.5 million foreigners.
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.
