During the 2026 New Year holiday, Quang Ninh province experienced a surge in tourist arrivals, welcoming about 530,000 visitors, including 44,400 international tourists. Tourism revenue reached VND1.28 trillion. Key attractions like Ha Long Bay and Sun World Ha Long saw significant visitor increases, complemented by various cultural events to boost tourism demand. From December 31,Continue reading “Quang Ninh sees tourism surge during New Year holiday”
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Quang Ninh Welcomes Thousands of Cruise Guests
The Westerdam and Star Voyager carried over 3,100 passengers eager to explore Quang Ninh’s attractions, including Ha Long Bay and its landmarks. The cruise season, running from October to April, aims for 70,000 passengers with significant repeat visits. Quang Ninh aspires to attract over 21 million visitors by 2025. During their stay, visitors experienced someContinue reading “Quang Ninh Welcomes Thousands of Cruise Guests”
Ha Long Bay – The Land of Legends
In Vietnamese, Ha Long means “descending dragon.” Dragons play a prominent role in Vietnamese culture, and the most popular legend has it that one such creature and her children descended from heaven to defend the Viet people from invaders, spraying fire and emeralds or jade. She and her children then stayed on Earth (National Geographic).
Australian Hospitality Alumni Network Vietnam 