Domestic and foreign tourists flock back to Northeast tourist routes

According to local travel agencies and tourism management agencies, most tourist destinations in Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Ha Giang, Cao Bang... have welcomed visitors again and traffic has been restored. However, for many reasons, the number of domestic visitors is still low, and the destinations mainly serve international tourists.

"There is still a fear of traveling to the Northern mountainous region, but we have successfully organized tourist groups from Ho Chi Minh City to the Northeast - Northwest region since the end of September until now, such as the Ho Chi Minh City - Hanoi - Ha Giang - Sa Pa itinerary from September 25 - 29, Ho Chi Minh City - Hanoi - Ha Long - Ninh Binh - Tam Chuc - Sa Pa from September 25 - 29, Ho Chi Minh City - Hanoi - Sa Pa - Ninh Binh - Ha Long from October 2 - 6... This October, itineraries from Ho Chi Minh City to Sa Pa, Ha Long continue to depart regularly", said Mr. Mai Xuan Thao - Director of Btour International Travel and Communications Company Limited .

The beautiful sea of ​​clouds attracts many tourists to Sa Pa (Lao Cai)

In Lao Cai, some travel companies said they mainly serve inbound tourists and small groups of tourists to Sa Pa, while large domestic tourist groups have mostly postponed their trips to mid- or late October. Arriving in Lao Cai on October 7, two tourists Pia and Sese (German nationality) shared their impressions of the scenery in Sa Pa: "We will spend 3 nights in Sa Pa. Walking up to the Buddha statue on the top of Fansipan is quite tiring but worth it, from here we can admire the wonderful scenery that we have never seen before."

Two tourists Pia and Sese (German nationality) share their impressions of the scenery in Sa Pa.

After the floods, Sa Pa and other destinations in Lao Cai have quickly implemented solutions to restore tourism and attract visitors back. The railway line from Hanoi station to Lao Cai station has also been restored since the end of September. Key routes connecting tourist destinations in Sa Pa town and connecting Sa Pa town to tourist destinations on National Highway 4D, Provincial Roads 152 and 155... have been repaired and upgraded.

Thanks to the active restoration of infrastructure, the number of visitors to Sa Pa has reached 70% of the average number of visitors/week in 2024.

Ms. Hoang Thi Vuong - Head of the Department of Culture and Information of Sa Pa town, Lao Cai said that Sa Pa has issued a plan to restore tourism activities after the storm. From now until the end of the year, Sa Pa will organize many events and products to attract tourists such as the tour "Dao Cultural Heritage Route"; "Giay Cultural Heritage"; put into operation the Sa Pa Ethnic Cultural Space; put into operation the Sa Pa Ancient Stone Carving Area; organize a series of events of the Sa Pa Winter Festival... The locality will welcome delegations including travel agencies and media to survey and evaluate the quality of destinations and products to promote the image and attract visitors back to Sa Pa.

In Ha Giang, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoai - Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ha Giang said that up to now, important traffic routes such as National Highway 2 and National Highway 4C have basically been cleared. Therefore, travel agencies as well as tourists can rest assured to come to Ha Giang during this time. Ha Giang also welcomes tourism businesses and the G7 Travel Association to survey services and connect tours to bring visitors to Ha Giang.

International tourists stop to take photos with children at Tham Ma pass rest stop, Ha Giang.

Localities in Ha Giang will continue to take measures to ensure the safety of tourists, promote two-way information so that tourists can grasp the situation and feel secure when coming to Ha Giang. In addition, the Ha Giang Tourism Association also mobilizes local tourism establishments to participate in the tourism stimulus program, reduce service prices and commit to providing the best quality service to attract tourists to Ha Giang.

"Restaurants, hotels, and travel agencies in Ha Giang province must ensure that service quality does not decline, attract market diversification, and develop a variety of products. Thereby creating conditions for workers in Ha Giang province to have jobs, improve their skills, and increase their income to make life less difficult during the economic recovery period after natural disasters and floods," said Mr. Lai Quoc Tinh - Chairman of Ha Giang Tourism Association.

Tourists experience Lo Lo Chai people's scarf embroidery at the foot of Lung Cu flagpole.

In Yen Bai, Mu Cang Chai terraced fields are entering their most beautiful season, attracting a large number of tourists. Travel agencies such as BTour, PYS Travel, Vietravel... have organized tours to Mu Cang Chai since the end of September, with many groups departing from both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Currently, tours to Mu Cang Chai and neighboring destinations in Yen Bai are the main products of many tourism businesses.

"Basically, Yen Bai's tourist attractions were not damaged by the recent floods. Currently, transportation is convenient, the route from Hanoi to Yen Bai city and to Mu Cang Chai, Nghia Lo, Tu Le... is running normally," said Mr. Nguyen Van Cuong, Director of New Smile Tourism Company.

Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai is in the most beautiful rice ripening season.

Mr. Nguyen Van Cuong also said that currently tourism products in some mountainous provinces are very diverse and rich. Among them, there are groups that combine tours and volunteering. To overcome the difficulties of people affected by floods after the storm, many groups have now combined tourism and volunteering. This is also one of the practical activities at the present time.

Mr. Nguyen Van Cuong, Director of New Smile Tourism Company, and a volunteer group gave gifts to San Chai commune during the recent flood.

Returning to Hanoi from Cao Bang, tour guide Cao Huong said that the journey from Lang Son to Cao Bang is currently convenient, tourists can stop by destinations in Ha Lang - Trung Khanh - Tra Linh. The most typical destination in Cao Bang is Ban Gioc waterfall tourist area, which still welcomes visitors as usual, in which the number of Chinese tourists visiting the Ban Gioc waterfall landscape area (Vietnam) - Duc Thien (China) has increased because China has just experienced a long holiday.

Cultural activities of the Tay people in Lang Son attract many tourists to attend.

Representatives of some tour companies said that in October, many tours from Hanoi to the Northeast - Northwest were re-opened, such as Hanoi - Ba Be Lake - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Nguom Ngao Cave - Pac Bo Cave, Hanoi - Ta Xua cloud hunting and grasslands, Hanoi - Mu Cang Chai in the ripe rice season, Hanoi - Ha Giang with destinations such as Dong Van, Lung Cu, Ma Pi Leng, Yen Minh, Quan Ba ​​and including tickets to Nho Que River.

Together with the local authorities of provinces affected by storms and floods, continue to mobilize agencies, organizations, people, and businesses to unite and join hands to clean up streets, tourist areas, relics, and accommodation facilities in the area after storms and floods to prepare all conditions to welcome tourists back.

Source: https://toquoc.vn/du-khach-trong-va-ngoai-nuoc-tap-nap-tro-lai-cac-tuyen-du-lich-dong-bac-tay-bac-20241014094615777.htm