Over 2.74 million tourists visited the former imperial city of Hue in central Thua Thien-Hue province in the first ten months of 2016, representing a year-on-year increase of 12 percent.
Foreigners visit the former imperial city of Hue (Source: VNA)
Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) 🅠– Over 2.74 million tourists visited the former imperial city of Hue in central Thua Thien-Hue province in the first ten months of 2016, representing a year-on-year increase of 12 percent.
Among those, 900,000 are foreigners, up 3 percent against the same period last year.
The locality raked in 4.5 trillion VND (202.5 million USD) from tourism services in the reviewed period.
The results were attributable to the local authorities’ efforts to promote tourism.
A tourism site has been formed in Chan May Port and wharfs were constructed in Tam Giang Lagoon to serve sea cruise visitors.
Attention was also paid to diversifying and fully tapping tourism products and services, especially in Nam Dong and A Luoi districts.
In the coming time, the local tourism sector will continue implementing more measures to solve difficulties facing travel enterprises.
It will also focus on developing new tourism products like beach-camping, spiritual tourism, riding tours to lagoons, and those linked with local specialties.
From December 24-30, the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre is scheduled to launch a “golden week” promotional programme - the third event of this kind in the year.
Visitors to Hue in the period will be provided with free tickets to visit several sites in the ancient imperial relic complex.
In 2015, the Complex of Hue Monuments welcomed over 2.3 million visitors. In the first seven months this year, 1.36 million tourists visited the site, including 750,000 foreigners.
Chan May Port has so far welcomed 22 cruise ships, which brought nearly 40,000 foreigners and about15,000 crew members to the ancient capital and other central localities.-VNA
Since the start of 2016, the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre (HMCC) has received almost two million visitors, including 1.43 million foreigners, an increase of 36.5 percent year-on-year.
Vietnam will pilot granting electronic visas for foreign tourists in 2017 and 2018, announced the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism(VNAT) at a press conference in Hanoi on November 4.
The number of visitors increased by 4.1% compared to the same period last year, while total tourism revenue surged by 48.8%, or nearly 88% of the year’s target.
“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.
Foreigners visit the former imperial city of Hue (Source: VNA)
