Quang Ninh sees tourism surge over New Year holiday
VOV.VN - The northern province of Quang Ninh welcomed an estimated 380,000 tourist arrivals during the New Year holiday, underscoring a strong start to the 2026 tourism season.
According to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the total number of visitors recorded on December 31, 2025 and January 1, 2026 included about 32,000 international arrivals and 348,000 domestic tourists. Overnight stays were estimated at 103,000, while total tourism revenue reached approximately VND8.72 trillion (US$360 million).
Notably, Quang Ninh welcomed cruise ship Celebrity Solstice on New Year’s Day, bringing 3,018 international tourists along with 1,222 crew members on its first visit to Ha Long.
Several key attractions across the province recorded strong visitor numbers, including Ha Long Bay with 23,879 visitors, Sun World Ha Long Park with 7,000 visitors, the Quang Ninh Museum with 2,435 visitors, and the Yen Tu World Cultural Heritage Complex with 4,585 visitors.
Local authorities actively ensured public order and safety, enabling residents and tourists to take part in cultural, sports and tourism activities during the New Year holiday.
On New Year’s Eve, the Co To Special Administrative Zone hosted a New Year countdown art programme themed “Green Island Breakthrough – Connecting to Go Further”, along with public screenings of the film "Tổ quốc trong tim” (The Homeland in Our Hearts) on LED screens at local cultural houses.
On New Year’s Day, Co To also held a solemn flag-raising ceremony at the Special National Relic Site dedicated to President Ho Chi Minh.
Throughout the first two days of the New Year holiday, tourism services were carefully and thoroughly prepared by local authorities and businesses. A wide range of tourism products was offered, including fully booked dinner cruises, as well as cultural and tourism activities organised by enterprises and accommodation providers.
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