Tourists crowd Hanoi’s places of interest during four-day holiday
Hanoi recorded a surge in tourist arrivals during the National Reunification (April 30) and May Day (May 1) holiday starting on April 28, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.
Visitors to the Temple of Literature in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi recorded a surge in touristarrivals during the National Reunification (April 30) and May Day (May 1)holidays starting on April 28, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.
The capital city welcomed nearly 318,000visitors during the four-day holiday, up 10 percent from the same period of2017. Nearly 66,000 foreigners and 252,000 domestic tourists came to Hanoi,respectively rising by 20 percent and 7 percent.
Tourism generated 904 billion VND (39.4 millionUSD) in revenue for Hanoi during the holiday, up 8 percent year on year, theTourism Department said.
Popular attractions included the Temple ofLiterature, the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, Ngoc Son Temple, Ho Chi MinhMausoleum, Huong Pagoda, Khoang Xanh – Suoi Tien and Ao Vua tourist sites, andBa Vi National Park.
Multiple activities were also held to servetourists at places of interest such as the re-enactment of a market of ethnicpeople in mountainous Son La province at the Culture and Tourism Village ofVietnamese Ethnic Groups, martial arts and folk arts performances at theImperial Citadel of Thang Long, and folk games at the Vietnam Museum ofEthnology.
Meanwhile, the walking space around Hoan KiemLake and the neighbouring area was also extended to last from 7pm of April 27through May 1, instead of only in the evening of Fridays and the weekend asusual.
Hotels in Hanoi also reported high occupancyrates, averaging about 63.5 percent at one- to five-star hotels. The countrieswith most tourists staying in the city during the holiday were China, theRepublic of Korea, Japan, the UK, Germany, and France.-VNA
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A grand ceremony heralded the National Tourism Year 2018 and the Carnaval Ha Long programme in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh on April 28.
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The annual Sa Pa Summer Tourism Festival 2018, the third of its kind, kicked off at Sa Pa resort town, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai on April 28.
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho welcomed nearly 120,000 tourists during the four-day holidays celebrating the country’s National Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Visitors to the Temple of Literature in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) 
