According to Quang Ninh’s Department of Tourism, Quang Ninh received 900,000 tourist arrivals during Tet Festival (Jan 23rd – 29th), a year on year increase of 11%, bringing in a revenue of nearly 1,2 trillion VND.
Specifically, the province welcomed 185,000 international arrivals, up by 9% compared to the same period last year. The number of staying guest arrivals reached more than 40,000. Ha Long Bay welcomed 59,000 tourist arrivals, including more than 50,000 foreign tourist arrivals. During this period, 44 flights landed at Van Don International Airport with 4,700 passengers, including 562 international arrivals. British-flag Diamond Princess Cruise Ship bringing 2,700 passengers from 38 countries docked at Ha Long International Cruise Port.
Most visited attractions are Yen Tu Relic, Cua Ong Temple, Cai Bau Pagoda, Loi Am Pagoda, Bach Dang Relic, Dragon Park and Sun Wheel, Quang Ninh Museum…
International travelers to Quang Ninh come from 64 countries, mainly from Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, China, Europe, and North America.
Tourism businesses organized exciting activities to celebrate Tet festival, namely arts performances, dragon dance, Lunar New Year’s Eve Party, Cocktail Party, traditional folk games…
Translated by Quynh Trang
