Travel trends during the Lunar New Year (Year of the Snake) in Nghe An

According to information from travel companies in Nghe An province, this year the economy has begun to recover, and the living standards of all segments of the population have improved significantly, leading to increased demand.tourismThe demand from the public has increased significantly compared to previous years. Currently, many customers have directly inquired about and registered for tours and vacations during the Lunar New Year of the Year of the Snake (2015).

Families with relatively good economic conditions often book overseas tours, mainly to Asian countries such as Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore, and Thailand. Ms. Le Thi Van from Hung Nguyen town said: “During the Lunar New Year holiday, my family decided to travel to China for about 4-5 days. I researched and finalized the tour with the travel company more than a month in advance to get a preferential price.”

Meanwhile, Mr. Hoang Van Thang from Vinh Tan ward, Vinh city, has also been researching South Korea tours for his family of four during the Lunar New Year of the Year of the Snake. He said that almost every year during Tet, his family travels to tourist destinations within the country. This year, all family members hope to celebrate Tet in the land of kimchi.

Mr. Nguyen Huynh Suong, Director of Indochina Travel Company, said: "Compared to last year, the demand for overseas travel has increased significantly this year, with the most popular tours being to China, Thailand, South Korea, and Japan."

For families with a decent income, there is a need for travel during this period.Lunar New YearThey often choose famous tourist areas and destinations within the country. According to Ms. Le Phuong Anh - Director of SAB Tourism Company (Vinh City), this year's Tet holiday saw a very large number of customers registering for domestic tours, significantly higher than last year.

The most popular tourist destinations are Sa Pa, Ha Giang, Da Lat, Da Nang, Phu Quoc, and Nha Trang. These places boast beautiful scenery and offer a wide range of entertainment, recreational activities, and good accommodation options, meeting the needs of tourists for relaxation, sightseeing, and fun during the New Year holidays.

The most popular trend among families is traveling within the province, primarily because tourist destinations within the province are usually nearby, and trips only last 1-2 days, leaving plenty of time for family and friends during Tet. Furthermore, short trips are generally less expensive, more affordable, and transportation is convenient, making them a popular choice.

This Lunar New Year holiday, Ms. Hoang Thi Hong Hanh from Ben Thuy ward (Vinh city) did not travel far, only visiting places within the province for about two days. Her family prioritized destinations in the area.Western Nghe An, which should definitely include visits to scenic spots such as Hon Mat, Truong Gia Farm, and Phu Quy flower valley (Nghia Dan).

Ms. Cao Thi Thanh, Director of Vietravel's Nghe An branch, said: "This year's Lunar New Year is expected to see a large influx of tourists visiting destinations in the province, presenting an opportunity for the province's tourism industry to accelerate. Seizing this trend, travel companies have developed attractive tours to spiritual sites and areas in western Nghe An at competitive prices."