The number of tourists visiting the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh in the first nine months of this year is estimated to top 10 million, an increase of 25 percent over the same period last year, according to the local Department of Tourism.
A view of Ha Long Bay, the most popular tourist attraction in Quang
Ninh, from above. (Photo: VNA)
Of this, foreign
tourists account for over 3.6 million, rising 19 percent, the office further
said, adding it plans to welcome a total of 12 million visitors this year on
the back of its hosting of the National Tourism Year 2018 with more than 50
cultural, sport and tourist events held throughout the province.
So far this year, the tourism sector of the province, home to the
UNESCO-recognized Ha Long Bay, bagged 17.5 trillion VND (about 833 million
USD), marking an increase of 30 percent over the same period last year and
making up 80 percent of this year’s plan.
To improve the quality of the service, Quang Ninh authorities have been
prioritizing investment to the development of infrastructure. Currently, the
province houses the Van Don International Airport, the Hai Phong – Ha Long and
Ha Long – Van Don expressways which facilitate the expansion of tourism space.
Besides, many other major projects related to tourism in the province continue
to enjoy investment, including those in Mong Cai, Van Don, Co To, Quang Yen,
Uong Bi, Dong Trieu, etc. In Van Don alone, investors have so far this year
started a chain of "super projects” related to tourism with a combined value of
2.7 billion USD.
The tourism operation in the province is said to be maintained, while the state
management over the business strengthened and reformed unceasingly. The
business environment is moving in a positive direction to ensure its
healthiness and effectiveness. All these factors are helping attract major
investors to the province.
Source: VNA
Hoa Binh province’s rich natural and cultural resources position it as a prime location for developing community-based tourism (CBT). In recent years, support from central and provincial policies, as well as assistance from non-governmental organisations, have encouraged local ethnic minority and mountainous communities to actively engage in the sector.
Van Son Commune, Tan Lạc district, Hoa Binh province also known as "Cloud Valley," boasts a cool climate, stunning natural landscapes, and majestic scenery. Visitors who have been to this place should make a stop at Chien Hamlet to experience a lot of fascinating things and feel the friendly, warmth of the Muong ethnic people.
Thanks to the effective exploitation of natural landscape and the cultural diversity of ethnic minorities, Hoa Binh province has become an attractive destination for tourists seeking experiences and exploration.
The Department of Cultural Heritage has just coordinated with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh province to organize a training on implementing the model of the cultural heritage connected in the cultural tourism journey in Cao Phong and Lac Son districts.
The Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district, is endowed with pristine natural landscape, and Dao Tien ethnic minority community in the village preserves rich cultural heritage, including traditional housing, clothing, language, scripts, customs, and daily life practices. Since the community-based tourism model was introduced in the locality, these traditional cultural values have been further preserved and promoted.
