Renewing heritage tourism

Immediately after the Covid-19 pandemic, thanks to the province's policies and decisions to stimulate and support tourism, the tourism and service industry has recovered strongly, continuing to affirm itself as a key economic sector prioritized for development in Quang Ninh. Continuing the growth momentum, in the first 7 months of 2024, tourism continued to achieve impressive results when welcoming 13 million visitors. In particular, the attractive destination of Ha Long Bay was visited and experienced by the majority of tourists, contributing strongly to the growth of Quang Ninh's tourism industry.

If in 2023, Quang Ninh tourism welcomed a total of over 15 million tourists, including about 2 million international visitors, then with strong growth momentum, in the first 7 months of 2024, the total number of tourists to Quang Ninh reached nearly 13 million, including over 2.2 million international visitors, with total tourism revenue estimated at over 29,300 billion VND. With impressive results achieved in 7 months, Quang Ninh has decided to adjust the tourist attraction scenario for the whole year of 2024 to 19 million domestic and international visitors, an increase of 2 million compared to the plan set out at the beginning of the year. To achieve this goal, the province has directed relevant departments, branches and localities to synchronously implement solutions to innovate products, improve service quality, strengthen tourism promotion, especially organizing cultural, sports, entertainment and recreation events to strongly attract tourists.

To increase the attraction of tourists from the "magnet" of the World Heritage - Natural Wonder of Ha Long Bay, the People's Committee of Quang Ninh province has issued Decision No. 2119/QD-UBND on announcing sightseeing and tourism itineraries on Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay. Of which, 8 sightseeing and tourism itineraries on Ha Long Bay include: Itinerary 1: Port - Thien Cung Cave - Dau Go Cave - Cho Da Islet - Ba Hang Cave, Dinh Huong Islet - Trong Mai Islet. Itinerary 2: Port - Soi Sim Beach - Ti Top Island - Sung Sot Cave - Tung Sau Lagoon - Me Cung Cave - Bo Nau Cave - Luon Cave - Trong Cave - Trinh Nu Cave - Dong Tien Lake. Itinerary 3: Port - Cua Van Floating Cultural Center - Tien Ong Cave - Ba Ham Lake - Ba Men Temple - Ang Du - Bamboo Forest. Itinerary 4: Port - Grass Cave (Thien Canh Son) - Thay Cave - Cap La Cave - Vong Vieng - Tung Ang Ecological Area - Cong Do Island - Hon Xep Park. Itinerary 5: Port - Thien Cung Cave - Dau Go Cave - Cho Da Islet - Ba Hang - Dinh Huong Islet - Trong Mai Islet - Gia Luan Wharf (Cat Ba - Hai Phong). Itinerary 6: Port - Chan Voi Islet - Ba Cua Lagoon - Tung Lam Island - Cap Bai Islet (the final point of the itinerary adjacent to Gia Luan, Lan Ha Bay, Hai Phong). Itinerary 7: Visit Ha Long Bay according to itineraries 1-2-3-4 (only applicable for discovery cruises). Itinerary 8: Tuan Chau International Passenger Port - Ha Long International Passenger Port - Nam Cau Trang Port.

Along with that are 3 connecting itineraries between Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay, including: Itinerary 1: Sightseeing spots on route 4 in Ha Long Bay (Port - Co Cave (Thien Canh Son) - Thay Cave - Cap La Cave - Vong Vieng - Tung Ang Ecological Area - Cong Do Island - Hon Xep Park) Van Don (Thang Loi Island - Ngoc Vung Island - Quan Lan Island - Minh Chau Island). Itinerary 2: Sightseeing spots on route 4 in Ha Long Bay - Van Don (Ban Sen Island - Nha Tro Cave). Itinerary 3: Sightseeing spots on route 4 in Ha Long Bay - Cam Pha (Hon Dua - Vung Duc - Ong Cu Island - Reu Island - Cua Ong).

The announcement of tourist itineraries in Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay serves as a basis for orienting the development of new and diverse tourist destinations and products, thereby increasing the attraction of Quang Ninh tourism, especially for international visitors.

In addition to focusing on developing new tourism products for Ha Long Bay, to realize the goal of welcoming 19 million visitors, from now until the end of the year, Quang Ninh will also focus on developing the domestic and international tourism market; continue to organize over 90 programs, events, and tourism stimulus activities in the province; continue to put into operation 37 new tourism products.

The last months of the year will be the peak season for international visitors to Quang Ninh. The province has directed relevant departments, sectors, and localities to promote connections with traditional tourist markets such as Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan (China), Europe, etc., while aiming to attract Mice guests - large-scale conferences and seminars with high spending levels. Because these are all types of guests who love to visit and explore Ha Long Bay with its beautiful natural scenery and diverse experiences on the heritage bay.

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