More than 1 million tourists have come to Dien Bien since the beginning of the year.

From January 1 to May 7, Dien Bien welcomed more than 1 million tourists with total revenue from tourism activities reaching nearly 1,900 billion VND.

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Dien Bien Province welcomes thousands of tourists on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory. (Photo: To Kim)

According to statistics from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dien Bien province, from January 1 to May 7, Dien Bien province welcomed more than 1 million tourists. Of which, about 4.8 thousand were international tourists. Total revenue from tourism activities reached nearly 1,900 billion VND.

During the peak period from April 30 to May 7, Dien Bien province welcomed over 371,000 tourists. Total revenue from tourism activities reached over 390 billion VND.

During the peak days of organizing activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory, tourist sites and historical relics such as: Hill A1, Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum; De Castries Bunker; Dien Bien Phu Campaign Command Headquarters... welcome thousands of visitors every day.

At its peak, on May 6, at the Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum, due to a sudden increase in the number of visitors, after only one hour of opening, at 8am the museum had to temporarily stop selling tickets and close until 9am to reopen to regulate the number of visitors.

Tourists visit A1 Hill Relic. (Source: Vietnam National Administration of Tourism)

The Dien Bien Provincial Relic Management Board and the Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum have mobilized all staff, workers and recruited more volunteers to provide explanations, guides and services at tourist attractions; ensuring adequate facilities to best serve the needs of visitors.

In 2024, hosting the National Tourism Year and the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, Dien Bien province strives to welcome 1.3 million tourists, with total revenue estimated at VND 2,200 billion. Having welcomed more than 1 million visitors, Dien Bien will have a great opportunity to exceed the target of 1.3 million visitors as the time from now until the end of 2024 is still long, with many events of the National Tourism Year - Dien Bien 2024.

(according to Vietnam National Administration of Tourism)

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/hon-1-trieu-khach-du-lich-den-dien-bien-tu-dau-nam-den-nay-271086.html