Nearly 4,000 foreign tourists arrive in Quang Ninh on last day of 2023
VOV.VN - Ha Long International Cruise Port in the northern province of Quang Ninh welcomed two super cruise ships on December 31, with the vessels bringing nearly 4,000 European and American tourists to the UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay world heritage site.
The Vasco Da Gama cruise ship from Portugal docked at Ha Long for the first time, carrying nearly 650 German tourists on board, while Malta-flagged cruise ship Celebrity Solstice arrived in Ha Long city five times this year, bringing with more than 3,000 European and American tourists. This also marked the arrival of one of the largest tourist groups since October.
The visitors are expected to explore popular destinations around Ha Long city such as Quang Ninh Museum, as well as taking a city tour to gain greater insights into local culture and cuisine.
On the New Year occasion, Quang Ninh is anticipated to launch a diverse range of activities to attract tourists, including the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Ha Long city and countdown programmes to welcome in the New Year.
In particular, during the two-day holiday, more than 25,200 people completed immigration procedures through Bac Luan I and Bac Luan II border gates in Mong Cai city, including about 11,800 people entering Vietnam.
