Northern Quang Ninh city is estimated to have welcomed 18.8 million visitors in the first nine months of 2026, including approximately 4.21 million international arrivals and 7.3 million overnight visitors, according to the city's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Total tourism revenue during the period is estimated at VND56.4 trillion ($2.1 billion).
The city expects tourism activity to remain strong in the fourth quarter, with a series of major events scheduled, including the Ha Long Heritage International Marathon 2026, Quang Ninh Culinary Festival 2026, Yen Tu Autumn Festival, the Quang Ninh-Guangxi (China) cultural, arts and tourism program, and the Quang Ninh Autumn Regional Specialties Exhibition. A Green Tourism Forum is also planned.
Cruise tourism is expected to provide an additional boost. According to the 2026 cruise schedule of Ha Long International Cruise Port, the city will welcome more international cruise brands this year. Cruise arrivals are distributed throughout the year, with around 14 ship calls registered for December. The vessels range from ships carrying several hundred passengers to those capable of accommodating more than 2,000.
Quang Ninh has set a target of welcoming 23 million visitors and generating more than VND70 trillion in tourism revenue in 2026.
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