The opening ceremony was attended by National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh. It featured nearly 200 artists and performers. Throughout the evening programme, audiences were taken on an immersive artistic journey celebrating the rich cultural heritage and historical legacy of Ninh Binh.
The opening ceremony was attended by National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh. It featured nearly 200 artists and performers. Throughout the evening programme, audiences were taken on an immersive artistic journey celebrating the rich cultural heritage and historical legacy of Ninh Binh.
One of the highlights of the Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2026 is the Tam Coc Golden Season Festival at the Tam Coc Bich Dong tourist site, where visitors can enjoy the vibrant rice harvest landscape alongside traditional cultural activities such as agricultural offerings processions, folk singing and traditional art performances.
The Vietnam Tourism Association, in collaboration with the Ninh Binh Provincial Tourism Association, on May 21 solemnly held a ceremony to award the “VITA GREEN Green Tourism” certification to the Trang An Eco-tourism Area, Tam Coc - Bich Dong Tourist Area, Bai Dinh Cultural Area, and Emeralda Ninh Binh Resort.
The Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2026, themed “Ninh Binh - A Heritage Journey Through the Ages,” is set to offer a vibrant series of cultural, artistic, and experiential activities, promising to create a vibrant festive space at the Trang An heritage region.
A working delegation led by Standing Vice Chairman of the Ninh Binh Provincial People’s Committee Tran Song Tung on May 12 conducted a field survey and assessment of the potential for sustainable ecotourism development at Xuan Thuy National Park.
According to the Ninh Binh Department of Tourism, the province received more than 2.77 million visitors during the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day and the April 30 May 1 holidays, up 123.9% compared to same period last year.
In 2025 and early 2026, Ninh Binh hosted a lineup of high-profile international sports events, including the World Triathlon Development Regional Cup & National Championships 2025, AFC Champions League Two, the ASEAN Club Championship, the SEA V.League, and the Li-Ning Vietnam International Series 2025 badminton tournament.
During the National Reunification Day May Day holiday (April 30 May 1), Ninh Binh’s tourism sector recorded a high increase in the number of visitors to local destinations.
The Kinh Thien Altar Festival 2026 with the theme "Mysterious Heavenly Altar" took place at Thung Ui Cultural Area in Ninh Binh province on April 26 night.
The 2026 Kinh Thien Altar Festival took place at the Thung Ui Cultural Area, Tay Hoa Lu Ward, Ninh Binh Province on April 26.
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra has approved a master plan for the preservation and restoration the special national landscape site of Trang An - Tam Coc - Bich Dong in the northern province of Ninh Binh, with the aim of turning the complex into one of the most attractive tourism sites of Vietnam and the world.
In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam posted the fastest tourism growth in the region, welcoming 6.76 million international arrivals, up 12.4% year-on-year. Key markets such as China, the Republic of Korea and Taiwan continued to underpin demand.
In the first two months of 2026, Ninh Binh welcomed over 5.4 million visitors, up 9.9% year-on-year, generating nearly 5.84 trillion VND (221 million USD) in tourism revenue, up 15.9%. During the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday alone, the province received 2.38 million visitors, an 81.4% increase from the previous year, ranking second nationwide.
Ninh Binh’s Department of Tourism has just issued a plan on organising the opening ceremony of the Sea Tourism Season 2026. This is an important event within the framework of this year's Ninh Binh Tourism Week, with many attractive activities promising to bring visitors exciting experiences.
Within the framework of the Vietnam International Tourism Fair - VITM 2026, a tourism promotion conference titled "Hung Yen - Ninh Binh - Ca Mau: Connecting Heritage - Spreading Identity" was held to promote linkages and develop tourism in the three provinces effectively and sustainably.
Mentioning Ninh Binh, visitors often think of Trang An, Tam Coc, or Hang Mua with their majestic natural beauty during the day. However, as sun sets, the province reveals a distinctive charm of its own, attracting visitors to stroll, relax, and experience a slower pace of life.
Renewing tourism products, reviving night tourism, shifting from quantity to quality are new directions for Ninh Binh’s tourism sector.
Despite global tourism headwinds linked to geopolitical conflicts, transport disruptions and surging travel expenses, Vietnam’s tourism sector has sustained strong growth, underscoring the destination’s resilience and rising international profile.
Vietnam has in recent years undergone a notable transformation in its tourism development strategy, placing a strong emphasis on nature-based and eco-tourism. This shift is not merely aligned with global trends, but represents a necessary step towards safeguarding valuable natural resources, while appealing to a growing segment of environmentally conscious travellers.
The northern province of Ninh Binh welcomed nearly ten million visitors in the first quarter of 2026 and earned over 10 trillion VND (435 million USD) from tourism activities.
