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Quang Ninh welcomes over 1.1 million visitors during April 30 - May 1 holiday

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Quang Ninh welcomed more than 1.1 million visitors over the five-day holiday from April 30 to May 4, reaching 112% of the figure from the same period in 2024, according to the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.

Du khách tàu biển hào hứng khi đến du lịch tại Quảng Ninh.
Cruise tourists are ready to do a tour of Ha Long.

Of these, nearly 500,000 were overnight stays, and international visitors totaled around 102,000. Tourism revenue was estimated at VND 3.121 trillion, 1.4 times higher than last year, putting the province closer to achieving its VND 55 trillion tourism revenue target for 2025.

During the holiday, Quang Ninh organized 40 cultural, tourism, and sports events, including three provincial-level programs and 37 district and community-level activities. Among the highlights was the Ha Long Carnival 2025, held on May 1 in Bai Chay, Ha Long City, under the theme “Connecting Heritage – Pioneering to Shine.” The event, part of the 2025 Ha Long Summer Tourism Week, drew tens of thousands of residents and visitors.

Also noteworthy was the 2025 Red River Delta - Quang Ninh OCOP Fair, taking place from April 29 to May 4 with over 250 booths showcasing products from Quang Ninh and other provinces. The fair helped boost consumption, promote local brands, and served as a vital link between producers and consumers, contributing to economic growth.

Khoảng 20.000 người dân và du khách tham dự chương trình Carnaval Hạ Long 2025.
Around 20,000 residents and visitors attended the Ha Long Carnival 2025.

There was a surge in the number of visitors to the province. The number of visitors to the province’s major tourist destinations was recorded as follows: Ha Long city - 651,000; Mong Cai city - 280,000; Uong Bi city - 112,600; Van Don district - 120,000; and Co To district - 34,000.

Major attractions saw from 2 to 3 times higher visitor traffic than usual, including Ha Long Bay with 98,400 visitors (33,000 international tourists), Sun World Park nearly 55,000 visitors, Quang Ninh museum 41,400 visitors, and the complex of Yen Tu monuments and landscape around 15,300 visitors. Mong Cai border gate recorded almost 26,000 international arrivals.

Giải đạp xe qua biên giới Việt - Trung (Móng Cái - Đông Hưng) lần thứ nhất năm 2025 thu hút đông người dân và du khách tham gia.
The first Vietnam-China Cross-Border Cycling Race (Mong Cai – Dongxing) 2025 attracted a large number of locals and tourists.

Hotel occupancy rates remained high throughout the holiday, with 4-to-5-star hotels reaching 90-95% capacity, and other accommodations averaging 70-80% occupancy. From April 30 to May 2, some destinations such as Co To, Quan Lan, and Minh Chau reported occupancy rates of 90-95%, while overnight cruises on Ha Long Bay also achieved 90-95% capacity.

Hội chợ OCOP khu vực Đồng bằng sông Hồng - Quảng Ninh 2025 là điểm đến hấp dẫn trong dịp nghỉ lễ.
The Red River Delta - Quang Ninh OCOP Fair 2025 is a popular destination during the holiday.

Quang Ninh also welcomed three international cruise ships during the holiday. Notably, on April 30, 2025, the Pacific World cruise ship docked in Ha Long for the first time, bringing over 1,700 high-end Japanese tourists. Visitors enjoyed tours of Ha Long Bay, Ha Long city, and Yen Duc village, experiencing local culture and attractions.

By Hoang Quynh