The number of tourist arrivals to Quang Binh province increased 18.4 percent to more than three million, including 129,700 foreigners, in the first nine months of this year.
A new cave in Quang Binh (Source: VNA)
The central province’s
tourism sector earned 3.3 trillion VND (141.37 million USD) in total revenue in
the reviewed period, according to the provincial Department of Tourism.
The achievements are attributed to the provincial tourism sector’s efforts to
strengthen management of tourism, tourism promotion activities both at home and
abroad.
Director of the Quang Binh provincial Department of Tourism Ho An Phong said
the sector will continue tourism promotion activities to fully tap its
advantages of sea and cave tourism, and call on businesses to create new
tourism development projects and unique tours to draw more visitors as well as
encourage their longer stay in the province.
Quang Binh will also work together with neighbouring provinces to establish the
connections for a tour route in the central region, further promote the full
exploitation of the Dong Hoi-Chiang Mai air route, and carry out the Dong Hoi
airport upgrading project, he added.
In 2017, the province received over 3.3 million visitors in 2017, up 70.9
percent over the same period last year.
In the first quarter of 2018, the province served over 727,000 holidaymakers, a
year-on-year rise of 12 percent, raking in 820 billion VND in tourism revenue.
In 2018, Quang Binh strived to greet 3.5 million tourists, including 120,000
foreigners.
Quang Binh has a 116.04-km coastal line and a 201.87 km border line with Laos.
The province is famous for its cave systems, incredible mountain scenery and
sprawling beaches.
It is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park
and the world’s largest cave, Son Doong.
Source:VNA
Boasting favourable transport system, stunning landscapes, and an array of wellness resorts, Hoa Binh has been an ideal antidote for relieving stress.
April 30th and May 1st with 5 days off is the ideal time for families to choose the relaxing destinations and find a peaceful place. Thanks to the advantage of convenient transportation, mountainous terrain with wild beauty, cool climate, the resorts and health care areas in Hoa Binh province attract tourists on this occasion.
Currently, the tourism products of Yen Thuy district are mainly the festival and spiritual tourism. In addition to ensuring a civilized lifestyle in the religious activities, the party committees and the local authorities at all levels always focus on preserving the value of historical, cultural relics and festivals associated with exploiting tourism strengths.
The picturesque scenery of Hoa Binh Lake has endowed its tourism site with a unique allure. In recent years, localities have been harnessing the potential of the lake area and domestic and international tourists have chosen the site for sightseeing and leisure journeys.
The Hoa Binh Lake tourism area is expected to become a national tourism site by 2030, focusing on developing synchronous and modern technical facilities, and high-quality and branded tourism products imbued with national cultural identities. The tourist site also aims to become the largest tourist centre in the province, and one of 12 key tourist areas in the Northern midland and mountainous region
On April 5th, in Hoa Binh city, the Tourism Association of Hoa Binh province and Tourism Association of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province jointly organized a conference to promote cooperation and tourism development. There was the attendance of Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.
