The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh welcomed 200,000 visitors during the New Year holiday, up 30 percent compared to the same period last year.
UNESCO-recognised Ha Long
Bay (Photo: VNA)
Foreign tourists to Quang
Ninh mostly arrived from traditional markets such as China, the Republic of
Korea and Japan, reported the Voice of Vietnam (VOV).
During the first day of 2019, the World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay welcomed
more than 10,000 visitors, including over 1,300 local visitors in addition to
over 9,000 foreign visitors. This brought the total number of visitors up to
nearly 55,000 during the first four days of the New Year.
Besides, four and five-star hotels were also operating at close to full
capacity, reaching 95-98 percent capacity.
The sharp rise in the number of tourists was attributed to the organisation of
major events in the province such as the inauguration of Van Don International
Airport, Ha Long International Passenger Port, and the opening of the Ha
Long-Van Don Expressway.
Pham Ngoc Thuy, Director of the Quang Ninh Tourism Department, said travel
companies and hotels in the locality have organised a wide range of activities
to welcome in the New Year and provide visitors with an exciting experience.
He praised concerted efforts by local authorities, relevant agencies, travel
companies and residents to further develop tourism, improve people’s living
conditions and accelerate socio-economic development.
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.
