October 02, 2017 | 19:07 (GMT+7)
Mekong Delta localities enjoy strong tourism growth
Some 2.4 million people visited the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap in the first nine months of the year, a year-on-year hike of 23 percent, according to the provincial People’s Committee.
Tram Chim National Park is a renowned tourist attraction in Dong Thap province. Photo: vietnamtourism.com
The province pocketed VND 450 billion (USD 19.8 million) from tourism services.
In September alone, it welcomed 150,000 travellers and earned VND 40 billion (USD 1.76 million).
Along with renowned tourist attractions like Xeo Quyt relic site, Gao Giong eco-tourism site, Tram Chim national park and Sa Dec flower village, eco-tourism destinations in Lai Vung and Cao Lanh districts have been new draws for both foreign and domestic tourists.
Meanwhile, Kien Giang province received 4.8 million visitors in the period, up 7 percent from the same time last year, and earned revenues of VND 3.4 trillion (USD 149.6 million).
Phu Quoc island district alone welcomed 2.7 million travellers and raked in over VND 2.8 trillion (USD 123.2 million).
The provincial People’s Committee said that it is focusing on tourism development programs, calling for further investment in entertainment zones to attract visitors.
Source: VNA