Tourism

Hanoi’s tourism sector has activated a package of 80 new tourism offerings to showcase its cultural heritage while celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

The visa exemption policy continues to expand, bringing a fresh wave of international visitors to Viet Nam. Not only does this create new opportunities for growth, but it also fuels the aspiration to upgrade infrastructure, services, and experiences so that every journey to Viet Nam becomes an unforgettable experience.

Thung Nham Bird Park in Nam Hoa Lu ward, Ninh Binh province, is the largest natural bird park in northern Vietnam, home to 46 bird species. It lies within the core zone of the Trang An Landscape Complex a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site inscribed in 2014.

The northern province of Ninh Binh will organise a series of cultural, culinary and music activities to attract visitors during the National Day holidays, which will last from August 30 to September 2.

The coastal estuarine alluvial area of Xuan Thuy National Park in Ninh Binh province is the first wetland in Southeast Asia to be recognised as internationally important under the Ramsar Convention.

Bai Dinh Pagoda is the only in the list to be granted the green-tick status, indicating the site's remarkable credibility among international visitors.

Dong Chuong lake is located about 30km from the centre of Ninh Binh city. With fresh air and nature, this place has become an ideal destination, attracting tourists who want to enjoy and immerse themselves in nature.

Ninh Binh province welcomed 14.7 million holidaymakers and earned over 13.34 trillion VND (580 million USD) in revenue in the first seven months of 2025, the Department of Tourism reported.

Through cooperation with renowned film directors and photographers from India and the US, Ninh Binh province has stepped up tourism promotion with an ambition to become a global destination of cinema, photography and festival.

The total number of international tourist arrivals to Viet Nam in the first six months of 2025 is estimated at 10,664,608, an increase of 20.7% compared to the same period in 2024. Domestic tourism is estimated at 77.5 million arrivals. Total revenue from tourism is estimated at 518 trillion VND.

With the goal of developing tourism ecosystem in a smart manner, Ninh Binh province’s tourism sector has stepped up the application of digital technology and artificial intelligence to improve visitors’ experiences and connect tourism value chain.

Since January 2025, Ninh Binh has hosted six marathons, pulling in thousands of runners from Vietnam and abroad.

Amid complicated developments of storm No.3 (Wipha), Ninh Binh’s tourist sites and destinations have urgently deployed plans to ensure safety for visitors and residents, including temporarily halting waterway tours from 9.30 am on July 21.

The tourism industry welcomed nearly 10.7 million international visitors in the first half of the year, reaching about 49% of the target for the whole year of 2025.

This is the 9th world heritage of Vietnam and the second inter-provincial world heritage, after Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago in Quang Ninh province and Hai Phong city.

The northern province of Ninh Binh served around 14 million tourists in the first sĩ months of this year, earning 12.71 trillion VND (559 million USD) in revenue.

The mergence of Ninh Binh, Nam Dinh and Ha Nam provinces has offered new Ninh Binh a “golden” chance to make breakthrough and affirm its position as a new growth pole of tourism in the North in particular and in Vietnam in general.

On July 9 in Ha Noi, the Tourism Information Centre (under the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism) will officially launch a travel video contest on YouTube Shorts in collaboration with YouTube and MCV Group, under the theme “Viet Nam: Travel to Love!”.Ha Long Bay, a heritage site attracting tourists in Quang Ninh. (Photo: Vietnam Tourism)

Localities like Ha Nam, Nam Dinh, and Ninh Binh, when reorganised, could form a new growth pole, leveraging their combined potential in ecological, historical, and spiritual tourism.Tam Coc - Bich Dong tourist area.