Tuyen Quang tourism affirms its position

Despite fluctuations in 2025, tourism in Tuyen Quang recorded impressive achievements thanks to the province’s decisive leadership, coordinated efforts by departments and sectors, and strong engagement at the grassroots level. These results have helped affirm the province’s position on the tourism map and laid an important foundation for expected breakthroughs in 2026.

The UNESCO Global Geopark of the Dong Van Karst Plateau - World’s Leading Cultural Destination 2025.

According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Tuyen Quang welcomed 3,926,057 visitors in 2025, reaching 109 percent of the annual target. This included 546,657 international arrivals and more than 3.37 million domestic visitors. Total tourism revenue was estimated at VND 10.633 trillion, reflecting the growing contribution of tourism to the province’s socio-economic development.

Following administrative restructuring, the province now has 172 operating tourist sites. Several key destinations have been systematically planned and invested in, including the Tan Trao Special National Historic Site; the Na Hang–Lam Binh Ecotourism Area; My Lam Mineral Spring Resort; the UNESCO Global Geopark of the Dong Van Karst Plateau; the Nho Que River; tourism information centers; and a network of community-based and ecological tourism sites.

The year 2025 marked a major milestone as Tuyen Quang tourism gained wide recognition at prestigious domestic and international awards. Notably, the UNESCO Global Geopark of the Dong Van Karst Plateau received two honors from the World Travel Awards: “Asia’s Leading Cultural Destination 2025” and “World’s Leading Cultural Destination 2025.” This was the first time a destination in Tuyen Quang was honored at a world-class cultural tourism award, underscoring the province’s rising international competitiveness and profile.

Other tourism products were also recognized, including Panhou Retreat as “Asia’s Leading Eco Lodge 2025,” Lo Lo Chai Village as one of the “World’s Best Tourism Villages 2025” by UN Tourism, and H’mong Village Resort and Pa Vi Ha Tourism Village at the Vietnam Tourism Awards 2025.

Looking ahead to 2026, the tourism sector will continue implementing provincial resolutions and development programs, with a focus on improving service quality, accelerating digital transformation, enhancing promotion and investment attraction, and developing tourism in harmony with cultural preservation, environmental protection, and local livelihoods. With clear strategic direction and a solid foundation, Tuyen Quang tourism is expected to achieve further breakthroughs and move closer to becoming a key pillar of the local economy.

Quang Hoa