Quang Ninh strengthens its pull on the domestic market
In the summer of 2026, domestic travellers tended to stay longer in Quang Ninh, choosing 2–3 day breaks that combine resort time, sightseeing, local culture and food. Itineraries widened from Ha Long to Van Don, Co To, Binh Lieu, Dong Trieu and Yen Tu, spreading visitors across the province.
Short and weekend trips from Hanoi, Hai Phong, Bac Ninh, Hai Duong and Hung Yen rose sharply as a joined-up expressway network cut travel times. Summer is also the MICE peak, with many groups of 1,000–2,000 people. Companies rolled out stimulus packages, weekend experience tours and culture-and-food tours; the night economy in Bai Chay — walking streets, night markets and performances — became a plus for the domestic market.
In the first half of 2026 Quang Ninh received over 12.4 million visitors, about 9.8 million of them domestic, contributing to total revenue of nearly 35,200 billion dong. The province keeps tapping large source markets in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and industrial-park localities, while using digital platforms, social media and livestreams to reach younger travellers.
Quick questions
How many visitors did Quang Ninh receive in the first half of 2026?
Over 12.4 million, about 9.8 million of them domestic; total revenue was nearly 35,200 billion dong.
What is Quang Ninh doing to attract the domestic market?
Diversifying products, widening itineraries to Van Don, Co To, Binh Lieu, Dong Trieu and Yen Tu, and boosting MICE and the Bai Chay night economy.
Where do the main domestic visitors come from?
Hanoi, Hai Phong, Bac Ninh, Hai Duong, Hung Yen and other big cities, helped by an expressway network that cuts travel times.
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