Quang Ninh (VNA) – The 𒅌northern coastal province of Quang Ninh will launch new sightseeing tours on Bai Tu Long in mid-March.

The plan includes 10 new tour routes on Bai Tu Long Bay and three others connecting it with Ha Long Bay, offering fresh opportunities for the local tourism sector while making sightseeing experiences in both bays more diverse and attractive. To ensure a smooth roll-out, relevant authorities have reviewed legal procedures and conducted field surveys, and collaborated with both domestic and international travel businesses to develop and promote Bai Tu Long Bay as a premier tourist destination. The provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has been tasked with formulating a comprehensive plan to welcome visitors to Bai Tu Long and Ha Long Bays. By the end of 2025, the goal is to fully put into service 10 sightseeing routes, 7 overnight stay locations, Bai Tu Long National Park, an ecological park and heritage gardens and tourist routes covering Quan Lan, Minh Chau, Ban Sen, and Ngoc Vung islands. Additionally, the Department of Construction will lead investments in waterway infrastructure, ensuring piers, overnight stops, and ports meet regulatory standards. Plans are also underway to upgrade the fleet of tourist boats and improve service quality across Ha Long and Bai Tu Long Bays. Recently, Quang Ninh has successfully attracted high-end tourists, including billionaires and millionaires from Europe and North America, to explore both Bai Tu Long Bay and Ha Long Bay. To further draw international visitors, it is necessary for local tourism businesses to improve their offerings by building a fleet of high-quality, professional tourist boats, improving transport infrastructure, strengthening promotional campaigns and refining tourism products. Recognised as one of Southeast Asia's most stunning travel destinations, Bai Tu Long Bay boasts breathtaking natural scenery, thousands of islets and pristine beaches, and a rich culinary culture. However, its tourism potential remains largely untapped. The introduction of these new routes and luxury travel options aims to offer unique and upscale tourism experiences and extend visitors' stay duration and increase their spending. They are expected to boost Quang Ninh’s competitiveness as a global tourism hub and generate higher revenue for travel agencies and businesses. This year, Quang Ninh aims to attract 20 million visitors, including 4.5 million foreign tourists, and earn 50 trillion VND (about 2 billion USD) from tourism activities. The new Bai Tu Long Bay tour routes will play a key role in achieving these ambitious targets, further positioning Quang Ninh as a leading destination in Vietnam and Southeast Asia./.