The country served 103.2 domestic tourist arrivals during the 11 months, concentrating on May - July, especially June with 13.5 million travellers. The November figure stood at 4.5 million.

Foreign visitors in Ha Long Bay.

Meanwhile, more than 11.2 million international visitors chose Vietnam as their holiday destination during the first 11 months. They included over 1.23 million arrivals in November, up 11% month on month and also the highest monthly number of international tourists since the beginning of this year, statistics show.

Vietnam initially aimed at 8 million foreign tourists in 2023, but the number already approximated 8.9 million during the first nine months, equivalent to 111% of the initial target. Therefore, the ministry proposed the Government raise the target to 12.5 - 13 million for this year.

Ha Long serves first Chinese cruise ship tourists in 2023

Chinese-flagged cruise ship Zhao Shang Yi Dun docked at the Ha Long International Cruise Port in Quang Ninh Province on Tuesday, bringing 721 visitors to the northern tourist hotspot.

Bac Giang creates highlight on Luc Ngan tour in orange and pomelo season

BAC GIANG - In the winter weather, orange and pomelo gardens in Luc Ngan district (Bac Giang province) gradually turn yellow, signaling for the ripe fruit season. This is the ideal time for tourists to come to this destination and enjoy the rich cultural space. Seizing opportunities, the localities promote exploiting potential and developing tourism associated with consumption of typical agricultural products.

Vietnamese player defends championship at world xiangqi tournament

Vietnamese chess player Lai Ly Huynh defended his championship in the men’s individual rapid xiangqi (Chinese chess) category at the 18th World Xiangqi Championship which wrapped up in the U.S. Sunday.

Lai Chau hosts second Open Putaleng Long Distance Paragliding Tournament

The second Open Putaleng Long Distance Paragliding Tournament 2023 kicked off in Tam Duong district, the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau on November 24.

Bac Giang inks cooperative agreement in culture, sports and tourism with 5 provinces

BAC GIANG - On the afternoon of November 23, in Bac Giang City, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism (DCST) of Bac Giang held a conference to sign a cooperative plan in 2023 – 2025 period and the following years with the DCST of Bac Ninh, Thai Nguyen, Hai Duong, Lang Son and Department of Tourism in Nghe An province.

Source: VNA