(VOVWORLD) - During the National Day holidays from August 31 to September 3, millions of domestic and international tourists flocked to Vietnam’s coastal cities, marking a sharp increase compared to last year.
 Foreign visitors check in on the Golden Bridge decorated with Vietnamese flags at Sun World Ba Na Hills, Da Nang (Photo: VNA) |
Da Nang saw nearly 308,000 visitors, a 21.2% rise from the previous year, with tourism revenue surpassing 48 million USD, up 33.8%. In Ba Ria-Vung Tau, beaches, amusement parks, and hotels attracted close to 556,000 visitors, a 7% increase from last year’s holiday.
Quang Ninh welcomed approximately 455,000 tourists, a 19% rise year-on-year, generating over 40 million USD in revenue. In Hai Phong, more than 310,000 tourists visited during the holiday, a 24% increase.
Phu Quoc, the renowned island in Kien Giang province, recorded nearly 75,600 visitors, including 15,600 international tourists—an impressive 173% increase. The island's tourism revenue reached 13 million USD, up 137.9% compared to the same period last year.