Vietnam’s tourism revenue is estimated at 620 trillion VND (26.5 billion USD) in 2018, an increase of nearly VNĐ110 trillion against the previous year.
Nha Trang coast in Khanh Hoa province (Photo: VNA).
According to
statistics from the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, the country
welcomed about 15.6 million international visitors and 80 million domestic
tourists this year, an increase of 2.7 million and 6.8 million visitors
respectively over 2017.
HCM City led the country once again with 36.5 million
visitors, including 7.5 million international visitors and 29 million domestic
tourists. Hanoi welcomed about 28 million visitors, including 5.5 million
international tourists.
Notably, the northern province of Quang Ninh emerged as an
attractive new destination this year. It attracted 12.5 million visitors,
including 5.3 million international visitors, surpassing the central city of Da
Nang with 7.7 million tourists, including nearly three million international
visitors.
With a constantly growing number of tourists, Vietnam’s
tourism industry expects to serve a total of 103 million visitors in 2019.
Source:VNA
A diverse chain of eco-tourism and resort destinations concentrated in Hoa Binh city and the districts of Tan Lac, Da Bac, and Luong Son… Along with the launch of several key high-quality resort tourism projects, these developments have reshaped the landscape and enhanced the appeal of Hoa Binh as a travel destination.
Boasting diverse terrain, a mild climate, and rich natural resources, Cao Phong district is increasingly asserting its place on Vietnam’s tourism map, attracting both domestic and foreign visitors. The district is renowned for its stunning landscapes, majestic mountains, a crystal-clear hydropower lake, and the unique cultural identity of local ethnic groups.
With its pristine landscapes, unique cultural heritage of Muong ethnic minority, and an expanding range of visitor experiences, Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh has fast become a captivating destination for both domestic and international tourists.
Until now, Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district remains the only Dao ethnic community in Hoa Binh province to develop a community-based tourism model. Beyond its untouched natural landscapes, cultural identity serves as the cornerstone attraction for visitors.
Alongside the diverse cultural identities of the Kinh, Muong, Tay, Thai, Dao, and Mong ethnic people, Hoa Binh province is also renowned as the "capital" of the northwestern Vietnamese cuisine, offering unique and distinctive dishes. At festivals, during Lunar New Year (Tet), or on significant family or community occasions, special dishes are prepared, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.
A Phong Linh (Yellow Tabebuia) flower garden in Thang village, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district is currently in full bloom, drawing a large number of visitors.
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