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
Nestled at the foot of a mountain with the serene Sia stream flowing by, Hich 2 village in Mai Hich commune, Mai Chau district, offers a tranquil retreat and an authentic cultural experience of the Thai ethnic community. Known for its unspoiled nature and preserved traditions, it has become a favourite destination for international tourists.
The People’s Committee of Tan Lac district recently hosted a cultural, sports and tourism festival of local highland communes and a ceremony to receive the Heritage Tree designation.
Hien Luong commune in Da Bac district is blessed with beautiful landscapes, thanks to its location besides a vast, picturesque reservoir with clear waters year-round. This natural advantage has allowed the local ethnic minorities to develop sustainable tourism, becoming a community tourism destination.
The 2024 Tour Guide Competition was held in the framework of the Hoa Binh Provincial Culture and Tourism Week, bringing together 13 contestants from seven districts and cities to celebrate the vital role of tour guides as cultural ambassadors.
