Travel trends during the Lunar New Year in Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - Traveling during the Lunar New Year holiday has become a popular choice for many families in Nghe An in recent years. With a duration of 7 days, the Lunar New Year holiday of the Year of the Dragon is truly ideal for organizing sightseeing and travel trips.
According to representatives of travel companies in Nghe An province, despite the somewhat difficult economic situation affecting the lives of all segments of the population this year, the demand for tourism has still increased significantly. To date, some customers have already inquired about and registered for tours and vacations during the Lunar New Year holiday of the Year of the Dragon.
Families with relatively good economic conditions often book overseas tours, mainly to Asian countries such as Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore, and Thailand. Ms. Dinh Thi Thao from Nam Dan town said: “During the upcoming Tet holiday, my family plans to travel to Thailand for about 4-5 days. Currently, I am looking at travel agencies to find the most reasonable price.”
Meanwhile, Mr. Nguyen Minh Hai from Ben Thuy ward, Vinh city, is also looking into a Japan tour for his family of four during the Lunar New Year of the Year of the Dragon. He said that almost every year during Tet, his family travels to tourist destinations in Vietnam. This year, all family members hope to celebrate Tet in the land of cherry blossoms.
Ms. Cao Thi Thanh, Deputy Director of Vietravel's Nghe An branch, said: "Compared to last year, this year the demand for overseas travel has increased significantly, with the most popular tours being to Japan, South Korea, and China."
Families with a decent income who want to travel during the Lunar New Year holiday often choose famous domestic tourist destinations. 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, 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 ample time for family and friends during Tet. Furthermore, shorter trips are generally less expensive, more affordable, and transportation is convenient, making them a popular choice.
This Lunar New Year holiday, Ms. Nguyen Thanh Tu from Trung Do ward (Vinh city) did not travel far, only visiting places within the province for about two days. Her family prioritized destinations in western Nghe An, making sure to visit places with beautiful scenery such as Hon Mat, Truong Gia Farm, and Phu Quy flower valley (Nghia Dan).
This year's Lunar New Year is expected to see a large influx of tourists visiting destinations within the province, presenting a significant opportunity for the province's tourism industry to accelerate its growth. Capitalizing on this trend, travel companies have developed attractive tours to spiritual sites and the western region of Nghe An province.
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MR. NGUYEN HUYNH SUONG - DIRECTOR OF DONG DUONG TOURISM COMPANY
