In 2025, Quang Ninh tourism marks extraordinary breakthrough achievements as well as affirms its heading position in Vietnam and regions travel map. With the conscious investment and reasonable solutions, the provincial tourism industry has gained a remarkable record of welcoming around 21.28 million tourist arrivals, along with that creating strong and sustainable mounting motivation in 2026 and the next phases.

The congratulation moment as the Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac relic and scenic Complex was recognized as a world cultural heritage. (Photo: Chùa Yên Tử)

High-quality products contribute to locate Quang Ninh tourism brand

Over the past few years, Quang Ninh tourism industry has continuously given fresh travel products. They gradually improve their qualities, which demonstrates individuals and high-class characteristics that serve customers who afford high expenses. In particular, the province welcomes millionaire and billionaire delegations visiting Ha Long Bay, which shows the significant attraction of Quang Ninh tourism.

The artistic firefighter performances every weekend are one of the most attractive experiences visitors must try in Ha Long. (Photo: Quang Ninh News)

In addition, with the advantages of unique natural beauty, popular culture and high-class that step by step enhance, Quang Ninh is turning into an unforgivable destination of rich or super rich tourists, for which there are many Indian billionaires who have arrived in the province to host their family wedding or sightseeing. Their weddings were organized on luxurious cruises, premium resorts. Otherwise, a large number of Indian farmtrip delegations visit Quang Ninh to do their surveying of tourist zones and accommodation, service systems. These things truly promote significantly and bring Quang Ninh tourism image coming closer to the Indian market.

A significant amount of businesses invested in their infrastructure, technology, employee and products, which were demonstrated by great and high-end projects and resorts such as InterContinental Ha Long Bay, Vinpearl Ha Long Bay Resort, Tuan Chau International Tourism and Entertainment Complex, the FLC Ha Long Eco-Tourism Complex, Legacy Yen Tu… along with many five-star hotels such as Wyndham Legend, Muong Thanh Luxury, Royal Ha Long… In particular, the province also boasts numerous golf courses that are in operation or set to open, including Vinh Thuan golf course, FLC golf course, Tuan Chau golf course, Silk Path Dong Trieu golf course, and the upcoming Quang Hanh golf course.

In particular, green tourism products deeply rooted in ethnic cultural identity have also captured the interest of the high-end market, such as community-based tourism among the Dao and Tay ethnic groups in Binh Lieu; cultural and culinary tourism in Tien Yen; agricultural tourism and traditional craft village experiences in Dong Trieu and Hai Ha; as well as eco-tourism and trekking activities in Yen Tu National Forest. At the same time, the province is striving to elevate the overall visitor experience by connecting premium services such as private yacht cruises, helicopter transfers, bespoke cultural experiences, and world-class wellness amenities.

Promotion initiatives and market diversification

In parallel with upgrading travel products, Quang Ninh province gained initiative by defining their brand with sophisticated promotion strategies, which were implemented continuously, diversify but focusably. In 2025, the province held and combined to host plenty of religious and international scale events. It also welcomed famtrip, presstrip, KOL delegations and foreign tourist enterprises to review local tourism products.

Premium cruise ships in the world frequently arrive in Halong International Cruise Port.

The province has organized and participated in tourism promotion and marketing programs in key and potential markets such as Japan (EXPO 2025), the Republic of Korea, India, China, the Philippines, and Australia; attended the 23rd EATOF Conference, the Seorak Cultural Festival (Republic of Korea), and the Vietnam–Taiwan Tourism Cooperation Conference. At the same time, it has actively taken part in a wide range of domestic tourism promotion programs and travel fairs. Notably, Quang Ninh successfully hosted the first Vietnam Travel Day 2025, attracting more than 500 travel enterprises and over 120 international buyers, with more than 400 contracts and business deals signed.

The synchronized transport system is also considered as an integrated advantage of Quang Ninh tourism development. With Van Don international airport, Quang Ninh received positive signals from the international airways when they exploited the first charter flight from Shenzhen (China). Furthermore, Quang Ninh is stepping into the “golden time” of cruise ship tourism. A numerous number of international guests came to Quang Ninh, as this province welcomed about 50 cruise ships with over 60.000 tourist arrivals from the first months of the year. Besides, border gate systems in Mong Cai and Hoang Mo – Dong Trung are step by step upgraded, headed to the “smart border gate” model, shortened entrance time and created comfort for tourists who entered by road.

According to the first year goal, Quang Ninh is set to welcome 20 million tourist arrivals in 2025. At this moment, the number of visitors to Quang Ninh is estimated at roughly 21,28 arrivals, which is 106% over the plan. The foreign tourists are 4.5 millions, total revenue is around 57.000 billion VND that rises 22% over the past year.

According to the first year goal, Quang Ninh is set to welcome 20 million tourist arrivals in 2025. At this moment, the number of visitors to Quang Ninh is estimated at roughly 21,28 arrivals, which is 106% over the plan. The foreign tourists are 4.5 millions, total revenue is around 57.000 billion VND that rises 22% over the past year.

Chung nhan Tin Nhiem Mang