Tourism

Ninh Binh province's tourism sector has strongly revived with impressive figures right after the COVID-19 pandemic was controlled thanks to its careful preparations.

Ninh Binh is a safe and friendly destination with beautiful landscapes and fresh atmosphere, which is an ideal place for holidaymakers during the upcoming National Day holidays.

Cuc Phuong National Park, a famous tourist destination in the northern province of Ninh Binh, has been named "Asia's Leading National Park" by the World Travel Awards 2023.

Ninh Binh is one of the two leading localities nationwide in reducing plastic waste in tourism activities, according to the United Nations' assessment. The province has become a must-see destination for both domestic and foreign visitors thanks to its strategy on developing green, sustainable and community-based tourism associated with promoting the natural, historical and cultural values of the locality.

Cultural resources are directly promoting economic growth in many fields and in many localities. In particular, Ninh Binh is an example of making good use of that special resource for its development and green growth.

The northern province of Ninh Binh has successfully promoted the value of its heritage to serve sustainable tourism development.

Ha Long Bay, Hoi An ancient town, and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park have been included among the 16 most-popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Southeast Asia by leading UK-based travel magazine Wanderlust.

A bear sanctuary in the Red river Delta province of Ninh Binh has worked to develop nature-based tourism as a way of engaging tourists in wildlife conservation.

The Trang An landscape complex in Ninh Binh province is to be built to become one of the attractive tourism sites in Vietnam and the world as well as the driving force for the development of Ninh Binh province and the Northern Delta region.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 10 issued a decision on approving the task of formulating a planning project to preserve and restore 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.

The Department of Tourism of Ninh Binh province on July 9 launched a smart tourism app called "Ninhbinhtourisminfo" used on mobile phones.

Vietnam's Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, and Phong Nha-Ke Bang have been named among the 16 most favourite UNESCO world heritage wonders in Southeast Asia by leading UK-based travel magazine Wanderlust.

Germany's website dw.com has published an article describing Vietnam as one of the most popular destinations in Southeast Asia for its diverse landscapes, beaches, mountainous rice terraces and bustling cities.

The Vietnam Tourism Association held a conference on July 5 to implement Government Resolution No.82 dated May 18, 2023 on solutions to speed up the recovery and development of the tourism sector.

The total revenue from Ninh Binh's tourism industry was estimated to reach 3,8 trillion VND (165 million USD) in the first half of 2023, a 2,94 folds rise over the same period last year, according to Ninh Binh Department of Tourism.

Vietnam needs to issue regulations and an overall strategy for developing the agri-tourism real estate market, according to experts.

Ninh Binh has defined eco-tourism and green tourism associated with culture, history and heritages as important factors to create tourism brand for the province. The province's tourism sector is enjoying strong development. Tourist destinations have been established and developed into national and international-level ones. In particular, after the Trang An Landscape Complex was recognised by UNESCO as a world cultural and natural heritage in June 2024, the provincial tourism sector has created many jobs and improved living conditions of local people, contributing to the province's socio-economic growth. Director of Ninh Binh's Department of Tourism Bui Van Manh has granted an interview to the press on the potential and orientation of the tourism sector in the coming time

During the 2023 Ninh Binh tourism week themed "The Golden Colour of Tam Coc - Trang An" that took place from May 27 to June 4, the northern province of Ninh Binh welcomed about 172,570 visitors, double the figure of last year's event.

On 8th June 2023, Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) coordinated with Ninh Binh Province's Department of Tourism and UNWTO Regional Support Office for Asia and the Pacific (UNWTO RSOAP) to organise the Seminar on Sustainable Area Management Using Tourism.