Bac Giang (VNA) – A workshop wasrecently held in Bac Giang to seek ways to develop tourism in the northernprovince.
Participants discussed cooperation programmesbetween State management agencies and businesses in the field, as well asshared experience in providing tour packages, improving the quality of humanresources, and attracting investment to tourism.
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’sCommittee Le Anh Duong said the locality will focus on developing spiritual,ecological, garden, community-based, and trade village tourism.
Bac Giang has signed a Memorandum ofUnderstanding on cooperation with its bordering province of Hai Duong todevelop tourism.
At the workshop, the provincial People’sCommittee coordinated with the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group tolaunch a smart tourism portal of Bac Giang at htpp://mybacgiang.vn and smarttourism app.
Located in the Lang Son - Hanoi - Hai Phong - QuangNinh economic corridor and bestowed with stunning natural landscapes like TayYen Tu Natural Reserve, Khe Ro primeval forest, Dong Cao plateau, and KhuonThan lake, Bac Giang province possesses huge potential to build various kindsof tourism products.
The province is home to more than 2,200 historicand cultural relic sites, including Quan ho (romantic duet singing) which wasrecognised as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and Ca Truwhich was inscribed in the UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritages inneed of urgent protection.
It has tremendous possibilities to connect localtourism attractions with key tourism sites in the north such as Mau Son (LangSon province), Nui Coc Lake (Thai Nguyen province), Ban Gioc waterfall (CaoBang province), Ha Long Bay (Quang Ninh province), and Con Son - Kiep Bac (HaiDuong province).-VNA
The northern province of Bac Giang will channel focus to promote the development of key industries like agro-forestry processing, electronics, garments, fertiliser, chemical and building materials with a view to becoming an industrial province in the future.
The northern province of Bac Giang will further its efforts to boost the local business environment by accelerating administrative reform and improving competitive capacity, said Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Linh.
The northern province of Bac Giang has successfully secured more than 1.5 billion USD in 16 tourism projects at an investment promotion conference held in Bac Giang city on October 10.
The northern province of Bac Giang will step up administrative reforms to provide both citizens and businesses with better public services, according to Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Linh.
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.
A corner of Tay Yen Tu tourist site (Photo: VNA)
