International tourist arrivals to Vietnam exceeded 1 million again in October, an increase of 5 percent over September and 24.7 percent from the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office.
The flow of international tourist arrivals to Vietnam exceeded
1 million again in October. (Photo: VNA)
It was the seventh month since the beginning of this year
Vietnam has welcomed more than 1 million foreign visitors.
The highest growth was seen in travellers from Asia with 29.4 percent, followed
by those from Africa (23.6 percent) and Oceania (20.7 percent).
More than 10.47 million foreigners have visited the country in the first 10
months of 2017, up 28.1 percent year-on-year with the biggest increase of 32.8
percent reported in Asian visitors. Tourists from the Republic of Korea rose by
53.9 percent, the highest jump during the period while Chinese came second with
a surge of 45.6 percent.
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has made efforts to boost
tourism since early this year. It has held promotion events in Australia,
Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and more
over the last three months.
It also plans to use the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2017 as an opportunity to
promote Vietnam’s beauty to international friends.
Vietnam aims for an increase of 30 percent in international tourist arrivals,
or 13 million foreigners, in 2017.
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.
