The northern province of Ninh Binh is gearing up for a surge in visitors during this year’s five-day National Day holiday, from August 29 to September 2. As the final extended holiday of the year, the break is expected to draw large crowds to the province, prompting tourism sites, accommodation providers and restaurants to step up preparations to ensure a smooth and memorable experience for visitors.
The northern province of Ninh Binh is gearing up for a surge in visitors during this year’s five-day National Day holiday, from August 29 to September 2. As the final extended holiday of the year, the break is expected to draw large crowds to the province, prompting tourism sites, accommodation providers and restaurants to step up preparations to ensure a smooth and memorable experience for visitors.
As autumn arrives, Ninh Binh seems to slip into a new guise - gentle and graceful, yet still imbued with the quiet, contemplative character of a former imperial capital steeped in more than a thousand years of history.
Ninh Binh has emerged as one of Vietnam’s fastest-growing tourism destinations. In the first seven months this year, the locality welcomed an estimated 18.7 million visitors, up 23.34% year-on-year, including more than 16.7 million domestic and over 2 million international arrivals.
Under Resolution No. 47/NQ-HDND dated December 8, 2025, on the province's 2026 socio-economic development plan, Ninh Binh aims to welcome 20 million visitors this year, including three million international arrivals, while generating 20 trillion VND (760 million USD) in tourism revenue.
Serving as a bridge for high-level dialogue, the Meet Global MICE Congress (MGMC) convenes businesses and associations, event organisers, travel agencies, MICE service providers, tourism authorities, and leading experts from the BRICS bloc and Global South nations.
Recognised as the first mixed World Heritage Site in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, the Trang An Landscape Complex in Ninh Binh province is renowned not only for its breathtaking karst scenery but also for its exceptional biodiversity. Shaped by millions of years of geological evolution, the limestone landscape has created a unique mosaic of habitats that provides sanctuary for hundreds of rare and endemic plant and animal species.
Vu The Binh, Chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA), said provinces should strengthen regional cooperation by developing integrated tourism routes linking Hanoi, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Ninh Binh and neighbouring localities such as Hung Yen and Bac Ninh. Such cooperation would create complementary tourism products instead of isolated competition.
Ninh Binh’s tourism sector continued to enjoy positive growth in July and in the first seven months of 2026 with a year-on-year increase of over 20% in both number of tourist arrivals and revenue, thus creating momentum for the province to fulfill its yearly target.
Cuc Phuong National park has kicked off a large-scale wildlife rewilding push in its core zone, the first move in a long-term nature restoration strategy, with full technical backing from Save Vietnam’s Wildlife (SVW).
The Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) and the Ninh Binh Provincial People's Committee jointly organised the VITA AWARDS 2026 Ceremony in Ninh Binh province on July 9 to honour localities, organisations, businesses, destinations, and exemplary tourism development models that have made significant contributions to the development of Vietnam's tourism industry.
Ninh Binh province will officially launch its new coastal tourism brand identity on July 10 evening as part of efforts to promote its seaside tourism potential and establish a distinctive destination brand.
The country received around 1.7 million international visitors in June alone, an increase of 14.7% from the same month last year, despite the month traditionally being part of the low travel season.
With strong growth momentum, strategic investment in quality tourism, upgraded infrastructure and increasingly diversified source markets, Vietnam is steadily reinforcing its position as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic and promising tourism destinations.
Ninh Binh province welcomed more than 17.61 million tourist arrivals in the first half of 2026, representing a year-on-year increase of 23.34%, according to the provincial Department of Tourism.
Over the past decade, Trang An has become a successful example of development that regards culture as both a driving force and an objective while placing people at the centre of all development efforts.
Summer is considered the most beautiful season to visit Hang Mua. From May to July, the lotus flowers bloom at their peak, filling the air with a gentle fragrance that has long been associated with purity and elegance in Vietnamese culture.
According to the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism, Hoi An Ancient Town (Da Nang City), the War Remnants Museum, and the Cu Chi Tunnels (Ho Chi Minh City) have been recognised among Asia’s top attractions in Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best of Tripadvisor.
To diversify summer tourism products and enhance visitor experiences, tourist attractions across Ninh Binh Province are actively introducing a wide range of distinctive and appealing tourism and cultural activities.
The northern province of Ninh Binh has been nominated for Asia’s Leading Emerging Tourism Destination at the World Travel Awards 2026 for the first time, marking a new milestone for the province known for its breathtaking natural landscapes and rich cultural identity.
Ninh Binh’s green tourism efforts have gained increasing international recognition. In 2025, the Trang An Landscape Complex received Tripadvisor’s prestigious “Best of the Best” award, placing it among the top 1% of destinations worldwide. Tam Coc Bich Dong and Bai Dinh Pagoda were also ranked among the world’s top 10% most popular destinations.
