Ha Long Bay receives over 610,000 visitors in Q1

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay received over 610,000 visitors, earning over VND 200 billion (USD8.07 million) in ticket sales in the first three months of this year, according to its management board.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay received over 610,000 visitors, earning over VND 200 billion (USD8.07 million) in ticket sales in the first three months of this year, according to its management board.

A corner of Ha Long Bay.

A report from the board said that foreign tourists accounted for 529,000 visitors to Ha Long Bay, compared to just 82,000 domestic tourists.

It is forecasted that the bay will enjoy a boost in tourist numbers in April and May when summer starts. Quang Ninh authorities will organise various events to promote local tourism, including the Ha Long Carnaval 2024 to be held on April 30.

The management expects to earn over VND800 billion in ticket sales this year.

Ha Long Bay received over 2.46 million visitors, including over 1.15 million international tourists last year, earning nearly VND720 billion.

Ha Long Bay has just been listed among the world’s trending destinations by the renowned travel site TripAdvisor.

Ha Long Bay ranked third in the list of trending destinations behind the Japanese capital of Tokyo and the South Korean capital of Seoul.