Quang Ninh (VNA) – Northern Quang Ninh provinceexpects to welcome more tourists after new transport facilities are put intouse later this year.
Chairman of the provincial People’s CommitteeNguyen Duc Long has decided that Bach Dang Bridge, linking Quang Ninh and HaiPhong city, will be inaugurated on September 2 this year to fully put into usethe Ha Long – Hai Phong Expressway.
The 5.4km-long bridge, spanning over the BachDang River, will help shorten the distance from Hai Phong to Quang Ninh’s HaLong city from 75 km to 25 km, and from Hanoi to Ha Long from 180 km to 130 km.
As a result, it will take travellers less timeto reach Ha Long and Mong Cai cities and Van Don district – three populardestinations in the province.
Additionally, Van Don International Airport hassuccessfully handled test flights and will begin serving commercial flights inlate 2018, a move expected to attract more foreign holidaymakers to theprovince.
The airport is set to cater for nine air routesand be capable of serving some 7,000 passengers per day. It is hoped to haveannual capacity of 2 – 2.5 million passengers by 2020 and 5 million by2030.
Despite poor weather in July, Quang Ninhrecorded 916,000 tourist arrivals and more than 1.7 trillion VND (73 millionUSD) in tourism revenue.
More than 8.4 million vacationers, including morethan 2.8 million foreigners, visited the province in the first seven months ofthis year, respectively up 26 percent and 17 percent year on year.
Total tourism revenue during the periodsurpassed 14 trillion VND (602 million USD), up 30 percent from a year earlier.
The sharp rise in the figures was attributableto diverse activities as part of the National Tourism Year 2018 hosted by QuangNinh. The province is also taking action to improve the tourism businessenvironment and its image in visitors’ eyes. It aims to welcome 12 millionvisitors in 2018.
Quang Ninh is home to a coastline of more than250 kilometres and some 2,000 islets, two-thirds of the total in Vietnam. Thespectacular stretch of coast connects the UNESCO-recognised World Heritage Siteof Ha Long Bay with majestic natural scenery, Bai Tu Long Bay, Van Don and CoTo islands and Tra Co beach with Cat Ba National Park in Hai Phong city.–VNA
The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh is focusing resources on improving its tourism infrastructure, targeting to welcome 12 million visitors, including 5 million foreigners, this year.
Improving tourism services without increasing prices will make the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh become more attractive to both domestic and foreign holiday-markers, said Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Van Doc.
A paragliding contest was opened in Hoanh Bo mountainous district of northern Quang Ninh province on July 14 as part of the National Tourism Year 2018.
The ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019 (ATF 2019) will take place in Ha Long City, the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh, from January 14-18 next year, themed “ASEAN - the Power of One”.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
Bach Dang Bridge under construction (Photo: VNA) 
