Eo Gio Beach (literally translated as Wind Strait). (Photo: VNA)
Binh Dinh (VNA) –🧸 Beaches off the beaten track along central Binh Dinh province’s 134 km coastline are emerging as big draws for independent foreign travellers.
Bai Xep, a small fishing village 10 km south of Quy Nhon, has been on the radar for around five years, as it is endowed with a dazzling golden beach, clean water and little offshore islands. Living with locals is the most popular choice of accommodation in the town.
Steve Knight, a former English tourist who owns a hostel in Bai Xep, said 70 percent of his guests were foreigners.
J.D. Knox, a 22-year-old Canadian, considered his trip to Bai Xep, where he tried paddling a local basket fishing boat for the first time, unforgettable.
Many independent travellers now put the intact and imposing Eo Gio Beach in Quy Nhon’s Nhon Ly commune on their lists. Eo Gio Beach is renowned for its blue sea and uneven landscape as a must-go destination. There is no commercial accommodation at the site, so it is ideal for pitching tents and spending the night on the beach.
According to Nguyen Thi Xuan Lan, Vice Chairwoman of the provincial tourism association, an estimated 171,500 foreign tourist arrivals were recorded in 2014. This was an annual increase of 24 percent.
In response to the growing trend, members of her agency are creating additional tourism packages to discover nature, local craft villages and martial art clubs, among other things.-VNA
The coastal central province of Binh Dinh aims to serve 3.3 million tourists and earn 3.4 trillion VND (156.4 million USD)—accounting for 10-12 percent of its GDP—by 2020.
The UK travel guide Rough Guides has ranked the coastal city of Quy Nhon in central Binh Dinh province third among top nine places to get off the tourist trail in Southeast Asia.
“There is no more atmospheric way to haul into Vietnam’s twin metropolises as this train rattles through historic cities and swooshes beside spectacular coastlines,” according to Lonely Planet.
All the 240 households in Thieng Lieng hamlet once knew only salt production and aquaculture, but now welcoming tourists has become a source of their joy and income.
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.
Eo Gio Beach (literally translated as Wind Strait). (Photo: VNA)
