Hankyung Economic Newspaper gives reasons why Vietnam tourism is increasingly popular among Korean people.
Vietnam has been a popular destination for Koreans over the past year. Photo: Nguyen Thuy Tien
In July 2024, Kyowon Tour Travel Easy Group released data showing that Vietnam ranked first among the favorite overseas travel destinations of Koreans, surpassing Japan. In addition to famous tourist destinations such as Phu Quoc and Nha Trang, new experiences in Hoi An, Da Lat, and Sa Pa are now also attracting the attention of Koreans. Reporter Jo Yoon-seo of the Hankyung Economic Daily visited Da Nang in the summer of 2024 to find the answer to the popularity of Vietnamese tourism. According to her, the first prominent reason is the people. "The weather in Da Nang is hot, but there are not many air conditioners like in Seoul. People have a hard time riding motorbikes in the hot weather. It's hot and humid, so it's quite uncomfortable. But Vietnamese people all seem comfortable and relaxed. Their eyes are always warm and I'm drawn into that atmosphere. I feel happy even though I'm sweating profusely," she commented. Reporter Jo mentioned the low price as the second factor attracting tourists. "You can eat a full bowl of pho for only about 3,000 won (52,000 VND). That's a worthwhile expense. But I think the reason many Koreans come here is not just because of the low price. I think it's because of the hospitality and warmth of the local people. I laughed a lot during the trip. There are people who have never been to Vietnam, but I think few people come to Vietnam but only once," the female reporter shared. According to data from Hanatour - the largest travel company in Korea, currently one in four Koreans who want to travel abroad choose Vietnam. Popular destinations are Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and Sa Pa. According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, Korea is the largest market sending visitors in the first 11 months of 2024 with 4.1 million arrivals (accounting for 26.1% of the international visitor market share).Laodong.vn
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