This marks the fourth visit made by the Piano Land cruise ship to Ha Long this year and the Ha Long International Passenger Port is expected to welcome 10 trips by the Piano Land this year.

Since the beginning of the year, Quang Ninh has welcomed a total of 35 international cruise ships, carrying nearly 50,000 cruise tourists, representing an increase of 25% against the same period from last year. Tourists mainly come from various countries such as the United States, Germany, the UK, France, Japan, and China.

The continuous arrivals of international cruise ships have provided Quang NInh with the opportunity to promote the development of cruise tourism all year round, making an important contribution to the province's goal of welcoming 4.5 million international visitors this year.

Moreover, with a close geographical proximity to markets such as China, the Republic of Korea, and Japan, the locality has promoted its advantages of synchronous and convenient infrastructure, unique natural landscapes, and rich indigenous culture to attract cruise lines to its ports.

The arrival of super cruise ships to Ha Long over recent times signals its growing appeal to international visitors, thereby strengthening the nation’s standing on the global tourism map.

According to statistics released by the Quang Ninh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the province welcomed about 60 international cruise ships last year, bringing with them more than 100,000 visitors of various nationalities to Ha Long.

About 1,700 tourists from Japan to visit Ha Long by cruise ship

About 1,700 tourists, 85% of whom are Japanese, aboard a chartered cruise ship are scheduled to visit Ha Long city in the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 30.