Vietnam welcomes over 4.5 million foreign tourists in Q1
The number of international tourist arrivals to Vietnam in the first quarter of 2019 reached over 4.5 million, up 7 percent against the same period last year.
In March, Vietnam welcomed some 1.4 million foreign tourists, up five percent compared with same month last year (Photo: VNA)
During the first quarter, tourists from Asia rose 3.6 percent; Europe, 9.4 percent; America, 10.5 percent; Oceania, 7 percent; and Africa, 3.4 percent (Photo: VNA)
Foreign tourists visit Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
Foreign tourists join the Japan Cherry Blossom Festival 2019 in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
The number of visitors to Hanoi in the first three months of this year is estimated at more than 7.47 million visitors, a rise of 10.6 percent year-on-year.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam, head of the state steering committee for tourism, and other officials cut the ribbon to open the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2019, in Hanoi on March 27.
The ‘train street’ in Hanoi is considered a terrifying challenge for foreign visitors to experience the feeling when the train snakes past just inches or so from their nose.
A conference held on March 28 in the framework of the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) sought solutions to develop tourism in the context of Industry 4.0.
Nem ran (crispy spring rolls), listed among the 10 best dishes by CNN Travel, has been introduced during the ASEAN Happy Hour programme as part of the Ottawa Travel and Vacation Show in Canada.
Tan Phong islet in Cai Lai district, Tien Giang province, is located on Tien river. Boasting a tranquil atmosphere, the islet is an ideal get-away destination for tourists.
The number of foreign tourists visiting the central province of Thua Thien-Hue in the first three months of 2019 accounted for over half of the total number of tourists to the locality.
Ho Chi Minh City welcomed more than 742,100 foreign tourists in March, up 10 percent against March 2018, the municipal Tourism Department announced on April 1.
The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang welcomed over 2.16 million arrivals in the first quarter of 2019, up 24.5 percent against the same time last year.
In March, Vietnam welcomed some 1.4 million foreign tourists, up five percent compared with same month last year (Photo: VNA) 
During the first quarter, tourists from Asia rose 3.6 percent; Europe, 9.4 percent; America, 10.5 percent; Oceania, 7 percent; and Africa, 3.4 percent (Photo: VNA) 
Foreign tourists visit Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) 
Foreign tourists join the Japan Cherry Blossom Festival 2019 in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) 
(Photo: VNA) 
