Impressive growth numbers

Across the three regions of the North, Central and South, destinations are bustling with tourists, recording impressive numbers, becoming a strong boost for Vietnam's tourism industry. With special festival and event programs at many destinations, Vietnam tourism has affirmed its attractiveness.

From the majestic Northwest mountains to the beautiful Central Coast and the charming Southern islands, each land offers visitors memorable experiences, contributing to affirming Vietnam's position as a leading destination in the region.

At the prominent tourist destination in the Northwest, Lao Cai welcomed about 196,500 visitors during the holiday, of which Sa Pa town welcomed about 122,770, an increase of 33.2% compared to the September 2, 2023 holiday. Sun World Fansipan Legend tourist area alone welcomed tens of thousands of visitors in 4 days. Total revenue from tourists in Lao Cai province reached about 606 billion VND.

Quang Ninh, with the majestic beauty of Ha Long Bay and famous entertainment destinations, attracted 455,000 visitors, an increase of 19% over the same period last year. The number of visitors to the largest entertainment complex in the North in Quang Ninh, Sun World Ha Long, is estimated to be the same as the same period last year. Total tourism revenue in Quang Ninh is estimated at VND 1,033 billion, an increase of 31% compared to 2023, in which accommodation facilities achieved room occupancy rates of 80% to 90%, especially high in areas such as Ha Long, Mong Cai and Co To.

The center of tourism in the Central region, Da Nang not only recorded a strong increase in the number of tourists but also continued to affirm its position with outstanding destinations such as Sun World Ba Na Hills or the newest entertainment complex Da Nang Downtown attracting thousands of tourists every day.

According to the Da Nang Department of Tourism, the total number of visitors to Da Nang during the holiday reached nearly 308,000, an increase of 21.2% over the same period in 2023. Total tourism revenue reached more than 1,200 billion VND, an increase of 33.8% over the same period in 2023.

Particularly at Sun World Ba Na Hills tourist area, the number of visitors during the 4-day holiday is estimated to have increased by about 16% compared to the same period last year, while the phenomenal destination of this summer, Da Nang's new "entertainment district" Da Nang Downtown, with a series of famous shows, has welcomed a particularly impressive increase in visitors: 268% compared to the same period last year.

Meanwhile, the most attractive tourist destinations in the South include Phu Quoc with 75,591 visitors, up 20.9%, of which international visitors accounted for 15,559, up 173% over the same period. Attractive with a large-scale and methodical tourism ecosystem, South Phu Quoc with Sunset Town and a series of high-quality tourism products such as: Cau Hon - a new symbol of Vietnam tourism, the high-class multimedia technology show Kiss of The Sea or the Sun World Hon Thom entertainment complex are the "magnets" attracting tourists when coming to the Pearl Island.

In Tay Ninh, Ba Den Mountain - "The Roof of the South" is still a spiritual destination that millions of people in the Southwest region look forward to every holiday. With a short distance from Ho Chi Minh City and many unique experiences, tourists flock to Ba Den Mountain to participate in activities such as offering incense and worshiping at the Ba Pagoda system, enjoying traditional art performances such as Chhay Dam drum dance, pentatonic music, and attending the sacred lamp offering ceremony on the top of Ba Mountain at Sun World Ba Den Mountain Tourist Area. The number of visitors increased by 19% compared to the same period in 2023, affirming the attraction of this place during this year's holiday.

The attraction of… patriotism and national pride

There is something special that makes this year's destinations so attractive, not only the variety of festivals and new experiences, but also the national pride and patriotism that permeates the way destinations decorate and welcome visitors.

The space of Ba Den Mountain Tourist Area, Tay Ninh is brilliantly decorated with bright red flags from the foot to the top of the mountain. The special highlight is the giant red flag with yellow star, made from thousands of flower lanterns, strongly expressing the spirit of national pride.

In addition, programs such as the flag-raising ceremony on the mountain top, the lantern offering ceremony on September 2 and the water music show with modern technology also bring activities to inspire patriotism and national pride in tourists.

The space of the South Island on September 2nd is also particularly splendid with the red flag with yellow star and the giant national flag at Hon Thom cable car station or the staff uniforms all bearing the colors of patriotism. Every tourist coming to Phu Quoc on this occasion will receive a conical hat painted in the color of the national flag and a hand-held flag to check-in, increasing the connection and national spirit.

Visitors were particularly impressed by the finale of the Kiss of the Sea show, which featured the bright red flag with a yellow star and brilliant fireworks on the world’s largest sea stage. Many resorts such as New World Phu Quoc have shown their love for Vietnam by decorating the island with what is said to be the largest flag on the island right on the roof of the resort’s main building.

Fansipan also recorded the large participation of tourists in the flag-raising ceremony and singing of the national anthem at the highest flagpole of the country, where everyone can feel the national pride at the highest peak of Indochina. The space of Sun World Fansipan Legend tourist area also made visitors extremely impressed, with the overwhelming colors of flags and flowers.

The small houses in May village are decorated with thousands of red flags with yellow stars and covered with beautiful straw and ripe rice, creating a colorful and meaningful space. The highlight of the tourist area is the nearly 4m high national flag, made from 10,000 roses, attracting many visitors to take photos and check-in.

Many destinations this year have, in one way or another, brought domestic and foreign tourists closer together, creating a particularly memorable and meaningful holiday, through such styles of expressing national pride and affection.