Keo co (tug of war) game held at walking area around Hoan Kiem lake (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi’s tourism sector is taking measures to turn thecapital city into a safe, friendly, quality and attractive destination.
The sector is joining in the city’s efforts toplant 1 million trees across the city, ensure urban transport order and addresspavement and road encroachment.
The walking area around Hoan Kiem lake willbe maintained, while more restaurants and bars in Hoan Kiem district will beallowed to open until 2 AM on Fridays and weekends.
Nguyen Anh Quan, Vice Chairman of thedistrict People’s Committee, said the pilot of longer opening hours for severalrestaurants and bars since September 1, 2017 has proved effective.
The municipal Tourism Department has also workedwith districts and towns in calling for investors to get involved in tourismdevelopment to develop typical products of each locality.
Currently, Co Do painter village in Ba Vidistrict, Van Phuc silk village in Ha Dong district, Bat Trang pottery villagein Gia Lam district, Son Tay town’s Duong Lam ancient village and Phu Xuyendistrict’s Van Tu tailor village are receiving assistance in tourismdevelopment.
These villages have been helped to makevideo clips and voice-overs to be introduced to travel agencies and tourists.More fact-finding tours to the villages have been orgnanised for travelagencies, so they can design tours to these destinations.
Tran Duc Hai, Director of the tourismdepartment, said Hanoi strives to welcome 25.4 million tourists, including 5.5million foreigners, this year. It targets to earn more than 75.7 trillion VND(3.3 billion USD) from tourism.
The capital city welcomed about 23.83 million tourists, including 4.95million foreigners, in 2017, representing increases of 9 percent and 23percent, respectively. Local tourism revenue was estimated at 70.96 trillionVND (over 3.1 billion USD), up 15 percent year on year.
Some prestigious websites likeBusiness Insider, Discovery, CNN and TripAdvisor gave Hanoi third place amongthe 20 top destinations and listed the capital of Vietnam among the world’s top10 cities with fastest tourism growth and most attractive destinations.-VNA
Hanoi capital city has focused on building standard shopping and culinary establishments serving tourists in order to well control the quality of goods and services as well as food safety and environmental hygiene.
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.
Keo co (tug of war) game held at walking area around Hoan Kiem lake (Source: VNA) 
