Quang Ninh province plans to organize more than 170 events, including 24 international, national, and provincial-scale programmes along with 150 local festivities with a view to luring 20 million visitors this year, according to the provincial Department of Tourism.
The sailing, paragliding, and jet ski festival was held in Ha Long in August 2024. Photo: Do Phuong
The calendar features the Ha Long Carnival 2025 scheduled for the April 30-May 1 holiday period, the Miss Sea Vietnam global beauty pageant in May and June, and the artistic spectacle "legends of the heritage land” slated for the second quarter.
A particular highlight is the "Art for Climate Festival - Ha Long 2025," being organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment in Ha Long city from February to June, encompassing 20 distinct activities divided into three phases.
In the second quarter and early third quarter of 2025, the tourism sector will continue to host various cultural, sports, and tourism events, such as the sports sailing festival, a hot air balloon festival, a kite festival, and an OCOP fair. This period coincides with several holidays, including the Hung Kings' Commemoration Day, April 30 - May 1, and National Day (September 2), as well as the summer break for students.
Localities will also actively and proactively organize traditional sports competitions such as boat racing, traditional martial arts, and Chinese chess, as well as events associated with regional cultural characteristics to create highlights and cater to a diverse range of tourists.
With a view to attract international tourists, the tourism sector will also strengthen promotional and marketing programs abroad, sign cooperation agreements with reputable travel businesses both domestically and internationally, organize visits for travel agencies and international media to survey and promote Quang Ninh tourism, and develop tourism programs and product packages to serve visitors.
Quang Ninh expects to welcome 20 million visitors, including 4.5 million international arrivals, and gain VND55 trillion (US$2.2 billion) in tourism revenue.
It is implementing comprehensive measures to deliver on the goal, focusing on building the Quang Ninh tourism brand and diversifying tourism products while improving service quality and competitiveness.
Last year, the province served 19 million visitors, with 3.5 million international arrivals. Tourism earning was more than VND46 trillion.
By Hoang Quynh
