Cao Bang Province Enters Top 21 Most Friendly Destinations in Vietnam

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Cao Bang, a picturesque province in northern Vietnam, has been recognized as one of the friendliest destinations in the country, according to a vote by Booking.com. This achievement comes as the province's Ban Gioc Waterfall has been listed in the top 21 most beautiful waterfalls in the world by Travel+Leisure. The first half of this year saw a significant increase in tourism, with over 1 million visitors generating a revenue of over $31,000, a 23% increase from the previous year and accounting for 53% of the province's tourism plan for 2024.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cao Bang Province has entered the list of the friendliest destinations in Vietnam, voted by Booking.com.
  • The province's Ban Gioc Waterfall is ranked among the top 21 most beautiful waterfalls in the world by Travel+Leisure.
  • In the first half of 2024, over 1 million tourists visited Cao Bang, generating a revenue of over $31,000, a 23% increase from the previous year.
  • The province aims to welcome at least 2.2 million visitors in 2024.
  • Cao Bang is working with Ha Giang province to complete the fifth route to Non Nuoc Geopark, which will connect with Dong Van Geopark and extend towards Lang Son Geopark.
  • The province has organized training courses to enhance the interaction between locals and tourists, hosted sports competitions for ethnic minorities, established folk culture clubs, and supported traditional art troupes.
  • Local initiatives, such as building community bookcases, have contributed to preserving and promoting traditional cultural values of ethnic groups.

Statistics:

  • Over 1 million tourists visited Cao Bang in the first half of 2024, generating a revenue of over $31,000, a 23% increase from the previous year.
  • The tourism revenue accounts for 53% of the province's tourism plan for 2024.
  • Cao Bang aims to welcome at least 2.2 million visitors in 2024.
  • The province has organized training courses, sports competitions, and other cultural activities, reaching a significant number of locals.
  • The province is working on completing the fifth route to Non Nuoc Geopark.

Sources:

  • "Cao Bang province enters Vietnam's friendliest destinations list." VOV5.
  • "Top 21 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in the World." Travel+Leisure.