Lao Cai welcomes 1.7 million tourists in the first 11 months of 2020

In the general trend of the national tourism industry, Lao Cai tourism continues to be influenced by the Covid-19 epidemic. However, with the promotion of management, stimulating demand, promoting promotion, Lao Cai tourism has started to have a growth recovery.

In November 2020, the number of tourists coming to Lao Cai reached 251,040 arrivals, up 88.6% compared to October; in which Sa Pa town 125,650 visitors, Lao Cai city 95,400 visitors, Bac Ha district 11,200 visitors, Bao Yen district 1,760 visitors, Bat Xat district 1,500 visitors ... Accumulation of the first 11 months of 2020 welcomes 1.7 million visitors with a total revenue from tourists reaching 5,657 billion.

Agencies, units and localities in the province have actively participated in and organized cultural, sports and tourist activities to attract tourists, some outstanding activities such as: Organizing Rose and Wine Festival 2020 in Sa Pa, Korean Cultural Festival in Sa Pa, Vietnam Mountain Crossing Tournament 2020; participating in exhibition, promotion and promotion of Lao Cai tourism at the Conference on tourism development association between Ho Chi Minh City and 8 expanded Northwest provinces in Phu Tho; join the Vietnam International Tourism Fair VITM Hanoi 2020 ...

At the same time, promoting activities to provide tourists with Lao Cai tourism information, tourism advice for tourists at Sapa tourist house, on fapage, website and online consultation. The results welcomed the total number of visitors estimated at 10,343 arrivals, of which Vietnamese visitors were estimated at 8,245 arrivals, foreign visitors were estimated at 2,098 arrivals (Sa Pa tourists 3,995 arrivals, Bac Ha tourists 3,795 arrivals, display booths. 1,895 visits, 658 information counters).

From now to the end of the year, Lao Cai province continues to promote demand stimulation, promotion of promotion and construction of tourism products to restore tourism growth; strive to achieve the target of 2 million visitors in 2020./.

Thanh Huyen

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