The strong increase in the number of visitors to the province was attributed to the improvement of services, simplification of administrative procedures, and efforts to promote Ha Long Bay, which is in the race to become one of the new seven natural wonders of the world.

In addition, the resumption of a sea route linking China’s Peihai city and Ha Long city along with regular visits by Star Cruises’ ships to Ha Long Bay have helped bring new prosperity to the province’s tourism industry.