Quang Ninh to become a four-season destination

With many advantages in landscape and natural conditions, Quang Ninh has been gradually turning tourism into a key economic sector of the province. In particular, the province is implementing many solutions and tourism development plans with the goal of providing a four-season tourism experience, becoming a year-round destination that cannot be missed by domestic and international tourists.


In the first 4 months of 2024, Quang Ninh has attracted more than 7 million tourists. In particular, during the 5-day holiday from April 30 to May 1, Quang Ninh welcomed more than 1 million visitors, ranking 4th in the country in terms of efficiency in tourism activities, with revenue reaching more than 2,210 billion VND.

With the goal of becoming a four-season destination for tourists, in 2024, the province plans to bring 62 new tourism products to tourists. To date, a number of products have been put into operation such as: Walking street in Bai Chay, Ha Long city; Lighthouse amusement and entertainment complex on the shore of Ha Long Bay; Sonasea Van Don Resort... It is expected that in May, the Essence Grand Halong Bay Cruise ship of Viet Thuan Transportation Company Limited will officially come into operation. This is a super yacht that will pilot the operation of high-class sightseeing and accommodation services on Bai Tu Long bay. Along with that, the provincial authorities are also coordinating with units registering to open tourism products in 2024 to monitor and promote progress, and accompany businesses to remove difficulties and obstacles encountered during the product development process.

In order for Quang Ninh to become a "four-season year-round destination that cannot be missed", the Provincial Party Committee has assigned the Provincial People's Committee to direct and focus on completing the Project "Developing tourism in Quang Ninh province to 2030, with a vision to 2050." ?. There is a focus on developing cultural spaces associated with tourism spaces, expanding regional and intra-regional links with existing tourism key areas of the province. Along with that is building a civilized cultural environment in behavior, service business, and tourism, creating a breakthrough in environmental protection, tourism landscape, and developing tourism products associated with different values of Quang Ninh tourism, Ha Long Bay tourism, Bai Tu Long Bay, and the Yen Tu Special National Relic Area.

According to the direction of the province, localities will expand and develop focused tourism spaces associated with preserving and effectively exploiting the values of World Heritage Natural Wonders of Ha Long and Bai Tu Long Ba, Yen Tu historical and scenic area. At the same time, determine the capacity of tourist areas and destinations to establish standards and regulations for managing tourism development activities according to capacity to ensure sustainability. Mobilize all resources of all economic sectors, especially the people and business community, to improve the facilities of tourist sites, routes and destinations in the province and focus on attracting investment and development. Developing tourism products and services, especially investment projects to build golf courses to attract international tourists in the localities of Ha Long, Van Don, Mong Cai, Cam Pha, Uong Bi, Dong Trieu, Tien Yen, Dam Ha.

Currently, Quang Ninh is also asking localities to review and survey fresh water sources and domestic water sources in island communes; Wastewater and waste treatment systems of accommodation establishments, food service establishments at locations, tourist areas, emerging destinations... in order to have a synchronous solution, build a civilized tourism environment. At the same time, increase investment in rest stops and standard public restroom systems on road travel routes. In particular, to meet the needs of tourists and match the trend of digital transformation, the province requires relevant units to research, install and improve wifi systems, 4G and 5G mobile network coverage in the region of Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay and tourist areas in the province; Review port and wharf infrastructure of islands with tourism activities, ensuring safety for people and tourists. Along with that, research, review and shape reasonable scientific tour routes associated with building a plan to develop a cruise fleet to serve visitors in the Bai Tu Long Bay - Van Don - Co To area. following the criteria of high quality, luxury, novelty, ensuring quality and safety, not chasing mere quantity.

Particularly for the international tourist market, Quang Ninh will strengthen tourism promotion, research, and develop a strategy to develop the tourist market to Quang Ninh, focusing on China, Northeast Asia, Korea, India... In particular, innovate the methods and content of applying modern technology, ensuring consistent and professional implementation; proactively build information content and promote advertising in different languages to bring famous Quang Ninh brands to the world. At the same time, research media cooperation with famous international news agencies such as CNN, NHK, Google, TripAdvisor...

Along with that, Quang Ninh is also interested in investing in developing tourism human resources, especially human resources in remote areas, ethnic minority areas, mountainous areas, border areas, and islands, gradually strengthening participation capacity of local communities to develop sustainable tourism. Continue administrative reform, improve the business investment environment, create a healthy, transparent, equitable and competitive environment favorable for businesses and the community to develop tourism; Strengthen work to ensure the tourism environment, ensure security and safety for tourists, and ensure tourism security; Encourage businesses to innovate, create, digitally transform, and diversify types of tourism products; Support businesses to start up in the field of tourism, especially in remote localities.

According to the plan, in 2024, the province will complete the construction of the Quang Ninh tourism brand identity associated with the image of "Ha Long smile" and the local value system "Beautiful nature - unique culture - civilized society - transparent administration - economic development - happy people".

Halong bay is located in Quang Ninh province. It is one of the most famous tourst destinations in Vietnam, The bay has an area of about 1,553 km2 with more than 1,969 islands and many caves. Cruise Halong bay is a must-do activity for international visitors to Vietnam.