Quang Ninh welcomes record number of visitors during Tet
More than 1 million tourists visited the northern province of Quang Ninh between February 2 and 14, a record number of visitors during a Lunar New Year holiday (Tet).
People walk up the stairs to pagodas on Yen Tu Mountain in Quang Ninh province (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – More than 1 million tourists visitedthe northern province of Quang Ninh between February 2 and 14, a record numberof visitors during a Lunar New Year holiday (Tet).
Notably, about 600,000 people toured localplaces of worship, according to the provincial People’s Committee.
A sudden increase was recorded in the number ofvisitors to the complex of Yen Tu monuments and landscapes when it attracted about200,000 people from February 5 to 14, up 20 percent from the same period lastyear. Entrance fee revenue approximated 6 billion VND (258,000 USD), up 22percent year on year.
Pham Van Duoc, deputy head of the managementboard for the Yen Tu relic site and national forest, attributed the sharp riseto the opening of a road from the Tay Yen Tu (Western Yen Tu)spiritual-ecological tourist area in neighbouring Bac Giang province to thecomplex in Quang Ninh.
That helped encourage 30,000 visitors to BacGiang to continue their trip in Quang Ninh, he noted.
Aside from many beautiful landscapes like theWorld Natural Heritage of Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh is also home to variousspiritual tourist destinations.
The Yen Tu relic site features many pagodas onYen Tu Mountain. Here, King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong (1258-1308), the third king ofthe Tran dynasty, founded the Truc Lam Zen Buddhist sect.
The site was named a special national relic sitein 2012.-VNA
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The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh welcomed 200,000 visitors during the New Year holiday, up 30 percent compared to the same period last year.
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The first international flight carrying 180 passengers landed at the Da Nang International Airport on the first day of the Lunar New Year (February 5).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
People walk up the stairs to pagodas on Yen Tu Mountain in Quang Ninh province (Photo: VNA) 
