(CLO) Korean newspapers such as Yonhap, Hankyung, and Korea Herald have given reasons why Vietnam tourism is increasingly becoming a favorite destination for Korean people.
Kyowon Tour Travel Easy Group released data showing that Vietnam ranks first among Koreans' favorite overseas travel destinations, surpassing even Japan.
View of Fansipan from above. Photo: DL
In addition to famous tourist destinations such as Phu Quoc and Nha Trang, new experiences in Hoi An, Da Lat and Sa Pa are now also attracting the attention of Koreans.
Da Nang is an attractive destination
In the eyes of Koreans, Da Nang, the city known as the “most livable” in Vietnam, is an ideal destination, easy to travel to, affordable, with beautiful beaches, diverse cuisine and many luxurious beachside resort options.
Hankyung Economic Daily reporter Jo Yoon-seo visited Da Nang to find answers to the popularity of Vietnamese tourism.
According to her, the first prominent cause is human.
Golden Bridge Da Nang: The "virtual living" coordinates that make Korean tourists fascinated. Photo: Sun
"The weather in Da Nang is hot, but there is not much air conditioning like in Seoul. People are struggling to ride motorbikes in the hot weather. It is hot and humid, so it is quite uncomfortable. But Vietnamese people all seem comfortable and relaxed. Their eyes are always warm and I am drawn into that atmosphere. I feel happy even though I am sweating profusely," she commented.
Reporter Jo mentioned low prices as the second attractive factor.
“You can have a full bowl of pho for only about 3,000 won (52,000 VND). It’s a worthwhile expense. But I think the reason many Koreans come here is not just because of the cheap price.
I think it was because of the hospitality and warmth of the local people. I laughed a lot during the trip. There are people who have never been to Vietnam, but I think few people come to Vietnam but only once," the female reporter shared.
Recently, the Korean Financial News also pointed out that for every 3 tourists, there is 1 Korean tourist at Sun World Ba Na Hills. According to an interview with a representative of the tourist area, one of the reasons that attracts Korean tourists to Ba Na Hills is because this place suits the psychology of tourists from this country.
Korean tourists love the atmosphere of an old European town and are interested in places that are highly rated on the Instagram platform. In particular, Koreans also consider the Golden Bridge as one of the symbols of Vietnamese tourism.
Phu Quoc - The world's new resort paradise
Phu Quoc has long stretches of beautiful beaches. Photo: Doan Phong
According to a survey by Yonhap, the number of Korean tourists to Phu Quoc is gradually increasing thanks to word of mouth, and it is "wise to come here at this time, before it becomes too famous".
The number of Korean tourists visiting the island is increasing, to the point that Korean signs can often be seen in restaurants and massage parlors in the center of the island city. Korean tourists also love to enjoy fresh seafood and the specialty is fish sauce.
Phu Quoc is a popular destination for water sports. Visitors can trek through the lush mountains and forests all over the island. Enjoying fresh seafood feasts and fish sauce is another highlight that international visitors know about this island.
According to the Korea Herald, Nha Trang is also one of the long-term travel destinations for young Koreans, thanks to its attractive cultural destinations to explore during the day and vibrant nighttime entertainment activities.
Korean tourists tend to choose high mountain destinations like Sa Pa.
Not only coastal areas, Korean tourists also tend to choose high mountain destinations in Vietnam, especially Sa Pa, because there is a cable car to the top of Fansipan, similar to Ba Na.
Korean tourists are “fascinated” by the cable car route crossing the impressive terraced fields typical of the Northwest region of Vietnam, or by riding the red mountain train through the poetic Muong Hoa valley, which is no different from Switzerland. In addition, conquering the height of Fansipan is also one of the reasons why Koreans are excited.
Sapa is one of the rare places in Vietnam that has snow in winter. Photo: TL
It can be seen that, thanks to attractive destinations with diverse experiences, Vietnam tourism in the future will increasingly attract more Korean tourists.
Not only the above-mentioned locations, Korean tourists will continue to add many destinations of the S-shaped land to their “must-visit” list, to experience a truly amazing Vietnam with unique landscapes of each region.
According to data from Hanatour, the largest travel agency in Korea, one in four Koreans who want to travel abroad chooses Vietnam. Popular destinations are Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and Sa Pa.
According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, South Korea was the largest market sending visitors in the first 11 months of 2024 with 4.1 million arrivals (accounting for 26.1% of the international visitor market share).
Source: https://www.congluan.vn/bao-han-quoc-giai-ma-ly-do-viet-nam-hut-khach-du-lich-nuoc-nay-post327534.html
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