It cited an incident in the scenic area on China's side as the reason for the decision. Tourists who have registered and paid fees will be considered for a refund or an amicable resolution.

The board advises tourists to temporarily avoid registering for the cross-border tour. Domestic travel services at the Ban Gioc Waterfall Tourism Area are still available as usual.

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A corner of the Ban Gioc Waterfall Tourism Site in Cao Bang province (Photo: Vietnam+)

The pilot of the tours was started on September 15, 2023. Over the last 10 months, nearly 950 groups with around 12,000 visitors have crossed the border for sightseeing. Customs procedures were handled flexibly in accordance with regulations by forces of border control, customs, and quarantine services, facilitating smooth travel for the two side’s tourists.

This is part of the efforts to concretize the common perceptions reached by leaders of the two nations during the visit to China by then Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in 2022. It also manifests the goodwill and determination of both sides to build a border line of peace, friendship, and development.

It is expected to become an eco-friendly cross-border tourism model, helping Cao Bang province capitalize on its tourism strengths to develop its socio-economy, while promoting friendship exchanges and mutual understanding of border localities of Vietnam and China.

Source: VNA