This summer marks significant changes in the travel habits of Vietnamese holidaymakers as they tend to seek experiences enjoying nature, culture and relaxation rather than crush to check-in as many destinations as possible like previously.
In 2024, Vietnam surpassed Singapore to become the third most-visited country in the region, welcoming 17.5 million international arrivals - just behind Malaysia with 25 million and Thailand with 35 million.
By integrating culture, tourism, and environmental action, Ha Long Climate 2025 positions Ha Long Bay as a leading destination not just for its natural beauty but for global sustainability efforts.
During the nine-day holiday, localities across the country welcomed nearly 12.5 million domestic travellers, a 19% increase from the same period in 2024. Several provinces and cities recorded tourism revenues exceeding 1 trillion VND.
The northeastern province of Quang Ninh attracted nearly 970,000 tourists, including about 230,000 foreigners, during the nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday that ends on February 2, according to the provincial Tourism Department.
The northern province of Quang Ninh, home to UNESCO-recognised Ha Long Bay, is expected to welcome 11 luxury cruise ships with nearly 16,000 international visitors in the first month of 2025.
Despite challenges from Typhoon Yagi, the northern province of Quang Ninh, home to UNESCO-recognised natural heritage Ha Long Bay, welcomed 19 million tourists, including 3.8 million foreigners, in 2024, with cruise travelers making a significant contribution.
The Quang Ninh Food Festival 2024 is underway in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh, from December 26-29, boasting a lineup of nearly 130 booths – the largest number of registrations so far.
The northeastern province of Quang Ninh, home to Ha Long bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is actively working to reach its target of 19 million visitors in 2024, including 3.5 million international arrivals.
A stunning 30-second promotional video showcasing the world heritage site of Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba archipelago is now being broadcast across Asia on the CNN television network.
Quang Ninh is blessed with a vast and stunning coastal and island region, captivating millions of visitors each year. As part of its commitment to developing tourism in Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh is forging connections between this World Natural Heritage site, Bai Tu Long Bay, and Cat Ba Island (Hai Phong) to enrich the tourism experience and expand its allure.
In addition to cruising - a typical experience for visitors to Ha Long Bay, getting the bird’s eye view of the world's natural heritage site on a cable car ride and enjoying hot spring bathing and diverse cuisine are among experiences that leading travel guide Lonely Planet recommends for travellers.
A fixed passenger bus route connecting Ha Long in the northern province of Quang Ninh and Nanning city in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region through Bac Luan II Bridge, part of the Mong Cai (Quang Ninh, Vietnam) - Dongxing (Guangxi, China) international border gates was officially launched on September 3.
From plains to high mountains or to the sea - Hanoi, Kim Boi (Hoa Binh), Sapa (Lao Cai) and Ha Long (Quang Ninh), the seasonal change from summer to autumn is the best time to explore destinations in Northern Vietnam.
Data from the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism shows that in the first six months of this year, Vietnam welcomed 231,000 tourists from India, an increase of 164% over the same period in 2023, making India among the top 10 largest source markets of Vietnam tourism.
Authorities of the northeastern coastal province of Quang Ninh has made public a list of 1,489 unregistered operating fishing vessels of at least 6 metres in length, with related instruction and registration activities now underway in a bid to tackle illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
We're exploring one of the world's most breathtaking natural wonders: Ha Long Bay. Renowned for its emerald waters and towering limestone islands, Ha Long Bay is a treasure trove of natural beauty and cultural heritage.
