About 2 million tourists visited Quảng Ninh in the first three months of 2011, reported the Department of Culture Sports and Tourism.
The number of foreign visitors is over 600,000, a 13 percent increase over the last year. Over 614 thousand travelers visit Halong Bay, up 7 percent compared to the same time in 2010.
The Province's tourism turnover in the first quarter is estimated to reach VND 913 billion, showing a six percent increase compared to the same time last year.
Quang Ninh tourism sector has currently undertaken preparatory activities for the 2011 Halong Tourism Week which will be held from April 28 to May 2, 2011. The event will include various festive activities; especially the highlight of the festival will be Halong carnival at Bai Chay beach on May 1, featuring outdoor art performances, a street festival and a parade.
The event is expected to attract a huge number of tourists to Quang Ninh province.
Source: VOV
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