Central region attracts tourists on National Day

05/09/2023

During the National Day holiday on September 2 this year, many localities in the Central region such as Da Nang, Quang Nam, and Khanh Hoa attracted a large number of tourists to visit, have fun, and stay, with the largest number of visitors staying on September 1 and 2.

The total number of visitors to Da Nang during the National Day holiday from September 1 to September 4 is about 254,000, an increase of 6.3% compared to 2022, of which international visitors are nearly 78,900 and domestic visitors are more than 175,100. Most of them are individual visitors, accounting for about 85%. Total tourism revenue is estimated at nearly VND 915 billion.

Du khách nước ngoài tham quan Cầu Vàng tại điểm du lịch Bà Nà Hills (Đà Nẵng).

Foreign tourists visit the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills tourist destination (Da Nang).

The number of visitors staying in Da Nang during this time reached about 75,500, an increase of 19.7% over the same period in 2022. The average room occupancy rate reached 50-55%.

The number of river tourists during the 4-day holiday reached about 11,300, an increase of nearly 38% over the same period in 2022. Some areas that welcomed a large number of visitors were Sun World Ba Na Hills with more than 47,000 visitors, Asia Park with more than 12,000 visitors, Nui Than Tai Hot Spring Park with about 20,000 visitors, Mikazuki Water Park with about 12,000 visitors, Ngu Hanh Son Scenic Area with about 21,000 visitors. In addition, domestic and international tourists also gathered to shop and use culinary services in large numbers at Con Market, Han Market and neighboring areas.

The total number of domestic and international flights to Da Nang this time is 492, an increase of 66 flights compared to 2022. Of which, there are 293 domestic flights and 199 international flights. On average, there are 122 flights to Da Nang every day.

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Du khách trải nghiệm chèo thuyền kayak tại Công viên suối khoáng nóng Núi Thần Tài (Đà Nẵng).

Tourists experience kayaking at Nui Than Tai Hot Spring Park (Da Nang).

According to the Department of Tourism of Da Nang, the city's tourism industry organizes many activities and festivals to serve people and tourists during the National Day holiday such as: Da Nang Golf Tourism Festival 2023 with the focus on the BRG Open Golf Championship Danang 2023; Traditional boat racing tournament of Da Nang city on the Han River; Art program "Shape of the country", "Historical autumn" at APEC Park; Film week "Celebrating 165 years of Da Nang's resistance against the French, 76 years of August Revolution and National Day September 2" at Le Do Cinema...

Other attractive activities include organizing fire and water spraying on Dragon Bridge; activities to explore Da Nang at night at Son Tra Night Market, Helio, walking street and An Thuong night market, experiencing Han River cruise...; paragliding experience at Son Tra Peninsula; cultural and artistic activities are periodically organized on both banks of Han River such as singing Bai Choi, street music, solo and ensemble performances of traditional musical instruments, street magic... Tourist areas in the city organize many attractive activities and events to serve people and tourists.

Du khách nước ngoài tham quan phố cổ Hội An trong dịp Quốc khánh 2/9.

Foreign tourists visit Hoi An ancient town on the occasion of National Day September 2.

Meanwhile, the tourism industry of Quang Nam province estimates that it will welcome more than 165,000 visitors and stay at destinations in the province during this year's National Day holiday. Specifically, more than 116,000 visitors and more than 49,000 guests will stay during the 4-day holiday. Of which, more than 46,500 are international visitors and stay.

Compared to last year's National Day, this year the number of visitors to Quang Nam decreased slightly, reaching about 87% over the same period. However, a positive signal is that the number of international visitors increased by 146% over the same period. The most attractive destinations for tourists in Quang Nam are still Hoi An Ancient Town and My Son Sanctuary.

In addition, destinations such as Cu Lao Cham, Dong Giang Heaven Gate Ecotourism Area, Phu Ninh Lake Ecotourism Area... also welcomed a relatively large number of visitors. The total number of visitors and guests reached more than 120 thousand, estimated to reach 75% of the total number of visitors during the entire holiday to Quang Nam.

Du khách tham quan di tích Tháp Bà Ponagar tại Nha Trang.

Tourists visit Ponagar Tower relic in Nha Trang.

In Khanh Hoa, the province's tourism industry recorded a slight increase in the number of visitors to Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa during the National Day holiday on September 2 this year. The total number of visitors during the 4-day holiday reached 503,154, an increase of 141.01% over the same period in 2022, including 23,450 international visitors.

Tourists coming to Khanh Hoa this time are concentrated in resorts in Bai Dai, Doc Let and closed resorts on the islands with capacity of over 90%, Nha Trang city area has capacity of over 70%, mainly focusing on the 3-5 star segment and equivalent. The average room occupancy rate of accommodation facilities is about 68.69%.

- Source: Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Magazine
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