(VOVWORLD) - Tourist arrivals in Hanoi reached more than 12 million in the first half of this year, up 42% from last year. Of the figures, international tourists accounted for 2 million.
 Tourist arrivals in Hanoi reached 12.33 million in the first six months of this year. (Photo: VNA) |
Total tourism revenue is expected to reach 1.9 billion USD, 74% more than the same period last year.
The Hanoi Department of Tourism has carried out various solutions to improve and promote tourism routes to vicinities such as Bat Trang ceramics village, Huong pagoda, Tam Chuc - Trang An tourism complex, Son Tay-Ba Vi, Thach That- Quoc Oai, and Dong Anh- Soc Son, while promoting tourism products.
In its efforts to boost tourism, the city is considering approving the Ocean Park pedestrian and night market in Gia Lam district. Simultaneously, Hoan Kiem district is developing a promotion plan to introduce a food tour map, designed to guide visitors in exploring the diverse local cuisine.