5 solutions for Binh Dinh to develop railway tourism

On March 31, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Binh Dinh province organized a workshop on linking the development of Binh Dinh tourism products and connecting railway tourism products of Da Nang and Khanh Hoa.

In the first 3 months of 2025, according to statistics from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Binh Dinh, the province welcomed more than 3.3 million visitors, of which nearly 600 people came to Dieu Tri and Quy Nhon stations every day.

To achieve the above impressive figure, Binh Dinh province has made efforts to develop railway tourism, attracting visitors from Ho Chi Minh City and the Central provinces via trains, especially the Da Nang - Quy Nhon and Nha Trang - Quy Nhon routes with international amenities.

Mr. Ha Van Sieu, Deputy Director of Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, speaking at the workshop

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Speaking at the workshop, Mr. Ha Van Sieu, Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, highly appreciated the potential of Binh Dinh's railway tourism due to its strategic location on the North-South railway line, with Dieu Tri station and Quy Nhon station conveniently connecting to the city center and tourist attractions. The railway near the sea creates opportunities to develop coastal sightseeing trains combined with resort tourism.

According to Mr. Sieu, despite its potential, railway tourism in Vietnam and Binh Dinh still has many limitations such as: unmodern infrastructure, slow train speeds, and unattractive on-board services. In addition, the connection between stations and tourist destinations is still weak, and the transit system needs to be improved.

Mr. Lam Hai Giang, Vice Chairman of Binh Dinh Provincial People's Committee, proposed that the tourism industry and the railway industry coordinate to promote the exploitation of railway tourism.

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To develop railway tourism and achieve the goal by 2025, Mr. Sieu said that Binh Dinh needs to synchronously implement 5 solutions:

Regarding policy mechanisms, it is necessary to promote research and promulgate policies to support the development of railway tourism, creating favorable conditions for the tourism industry such as policies to attract MICE tourism.

Upgrading transport infrastructure and diversifying railway tourism products; improving Dieu Tri station, maintaining the Quy Nhon - Saigon train fleet; developing train tours such as "Train to discover the land of martial arts" or "Quy Nhon coastal tourist train"; connecting with tourism services and cooperating to build tours combining trains with eco-tourism and resorts.

Applying technology and digital transformation by using digital platforms to promote Binh Dinh tourism, providing detailed information at Dieu Tri station.

Strengthen professional promotional campaigns, organize large events such as investment promotion conferences, art, and fireworks displays to attract tourists.

Developing human resources, focusing on training human resources to serve tourists on board and improving digital transformation skills in the tourism industry, to help meet the increasing demands of customers.

Binh Dinh province needs to implement 5 solutions to develop railway tourism

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Sharing the same view, Vice Chairman of Binh Dinh Provincial People's Committee Lam Hai Giang suggested that the tourism sector and the railway sector coordinate to implement the Quy Nhon - Binh Dinh tourism stimulus program; develop new tourism products, especially train tourism, exploit local potential to attract tourists from big cities.

At the same time, promote tourism through international media and events, build long-term tourism promotion strategies; train and develop tourism human resources, ensuring sufficient quantity and quality; strengthen tourism environment management, preserve and promote natural and cultural values; accelerate digital transformation of the tourism industry to improve service quality and experience of tourists by rail.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/5-giai-phap-de-binh-dinh-phat-trien-du-lich-duong-sat-185250331130940988.htm