Quang Ninh welcomed over 660 thousand tourist visits during the early days of the Lunar New Year.

During the first 5 days of the Vietnamese Tet (February 10-14, 2026), Quang Ninh welcomed over 700,000 tourists.

According to the Tourism Department, during the 5-day Tet holiday, tourist sites in Quang Ninh attracted around 700,000 visitors. In particular, spiritual tourist sites such as Yen Tu Mountain, Cua Ong Temple, and Ba Vang Temple saw even larger crowds than in previous years. Specifically, the number of visitors to spiritual locations increased by approximately 8-10 times compared to regular days.

Among these sites, Yen Tu Mountain and Ba Vang Temple (in Uong Bi) received around 160,000 visitors; Cua Ong Temple (in Cam Pha) welcomed over 60,000 visitors; Loi Am Temple, Duc Ong Temple, and Long Tien Temple (in Ha Long) attracted around 10,000 visitors; and nearly 30,000 visitors explored the special national historical site Bach Dang (in Quang Yen).

The admission figures at various renowned tourist attractions and entertainment areas also experienced a rise of 40-50% compared to typical days. For instance, Ha Long Bay welcomed around 25,000 visitors, including approximately 12,000 international tourists; nearly 10,000 people visited Sun World Ha Long entertainment park; and the Quang Ninh Museum saw around 4,500 visitors. The figures for local areas such as Dong Trieu, Van Don, and Mong Cai were approximately 90,000, 120,000, and 8,000 visitors respectively.

Quang Ninh province, located in northern Vietnam, is renowned for its rich historical and cultural heritage, featuring more than 600 tangible cultural heritage sites, including temples, pagodas, shrines, towers, landmarks, and natural wonders of the world. As a result, the development of spiritual tourism has been highlighted by Quang Ninh province as a vital component expected to elevate tourism to a leading economic sector.

To enhance visitor appeal to these spiritual sites, the province has continuously invested resources and promoted community involvement to preserve, honor, and effectively showcase the values of its historical and cultural heritage sites. Additionally, the planning of tours, routes, and tourist activities is systematically and intelligently organized. Authorities are also investing in accompanying services and improving transportation infrastructure to facilitate access to heritage sites.

Moreover, prioritizing the management and organization of a civilized atmosphere at tourist sites is emphasized, catering to tourists while aiding the recovery of the tourism industry and fostering local economic and social development.

References: phapluatplus.vn / quangninh.gov.vn