Ninh Binh in Top 10 most attractive experiences in 2024 voted by tourists

According to the Ninh Binh Department of Tourism , the travel guide platform TripAdvisor has just announced the list of winners in the category "Best of the Best Things to Do, voted by tourists in 2024". Ninh Binh, Vietnam was voted by tourists in the 'Top 10 Most Attractive Experiences in 2024'.

Vietnam destination with Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi, also voted by tourists as 9th in the Top 10 "Most Attractive Experiences of 2024".

With 3,630 reviews from travelers, the Ninh Binh Highlights Day Tour from Hanoi is praised by TripAdvisor: "Change the hustle and bustle of Vietnam's capital Hanoi for a day of immersing yourself in the natural beauty of this meaningful adventure tour. Visitors can experience hiking, cycling through picturesque villages and take photos of the scenic spots. The Ninh Binh Highlights Day Tour from Hanoi also offers visitors a combination of exciting physical activities...".

As a province with great potential for special natural landscapes and rich historical and cultural heritage, Ninh Binh has been attracting the attention of many domestic and foreign tourists. Especially with its pristine and unique natural beauty, along with efforts to create unique and attractive tourist destinations and quality tourism products and services, a friendly and hospitable tourism environment, in recent years, Ninh Binh has been continuously ranked high in the voting list of many prestigious international travel websites by domestic and international organizations.

In 2020, Trips to Discover (USA) listed Ninh Binh among the 14 most attractive destinations in Asia. In 2022, Travel and Leisure Magazine (USA) ranked Ninh Binh among the 12 most beautiful filming locations in Asia. In 2023, Ninh Binh won the Traveler Review Award, being the only representative of Vietnam to make it into the top 10 friendliest destinations in the world. Forbes Magazine (USA) voted Ninh Binh as one of the 23 most worth-visiting destinations in the world.

Most recently in 2024, Ninh Binh ranked 4th in the "Top 10 wonders of the world for people who don't like crowds".

In the first 6 months of 2024, the number of visitors to tourist attractions in the province is estimated at over 6,281.7 thousand, an increase of 38.47% over the same period last year, reaching 83.76% of the 2024 plan. The number of visitors to accommodation establishments is estimated at over 1,184 thousand, nearly 1.8 times higher; the number of days of guest stay is estimated at over 1,294.2 thousand days, more than 1.5 times higher. Tourism revenue in the province in the first 6 months is estimated at over 5,936.8 billion VND, more than 1.5 times higher than the same period last year, reaching 71.96% of the 2024 plan. Of which: The accommodation sector is estimated at over 446 billion VND, an increase of 39.50%; the restaurant sector is estimated at over 2,945.3 billion VND, an increase of 49.22%; The transportation sector is estimated to reach over 726 billion VND, up 41.23%; sightseeing tickets are estimated to reach over 387.2 billion VND, up 37.49%; sales of goods and souvenirs are estimated to reach over 685.2 billion VND, up 1.9 times; other services revenue is estimated to reach over 746.7 billion VND, up 1.8 times.

With its unique characteristics and potential in terms of nature - culture - history, Ninh Binh province has determined its socio-economic development strategy as " taking the preservation and promotion of the value of cultural - historical heritage, the fine traditions of the people, the land of the ancient capital, and the outstanding value of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage Trang An as a resource and driving force for development" and aims to become a centrally-governed city by 2035 with the characteristics of "Millennium Heritage City, Creative City" with Trang An Heritage as the center.

Nguyen Minh

Source: https://baoninhbinh.org.vn/ninh-binh-vao-top-10-trai-nghiem-cuon-hut-nhat-nam-2024-do/d20240703175243851.htm