According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vinh Long province, following the administrative boundary merger, tourism in Vinh Long province has recorded many positive signs, with strong growth in the number of visitors and revenue, basically completing and exceeding the set targets, gradually affirming its role as an important economic sector of the locality.
Encouraging results
In 2025, the total number of tourists visiting Vinh Long is estimated to reach over 9.3 million, an increase of 113.4% compared to 2024 and achieving 101.2% of the annual plan; of which, international tourists are estimated to reach nearly 1.3 million, an increase of more than 171% compared to the previous year.
The province's total tourism revenue is estimated at over 7,963 billion VND, an increase of 117.6% compared to 2024 and reaching 102.7% of the annual plan.
According to Lam Huu Phuc, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vinh Long province, after the administrative boundary merger, Vinh Long has many rich and diverse tourism products, affirming its position as an attractive destination in the Mekong Delta region.
Many large-scale cultural, sports, and tourism events organized in Vinh Long in 2025 have created a strong ripple effect, notably the Coconut Land Culture, Sports, Tourism and Culinary Festival 2025, Vinh Long Culture, Sports, and Tourism Week, activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2nd, along with programs to visit fruit orchards, traditional craft villages, historical sites, etc.
These activities not only create a lively atmosphere but also offer visitors many unique cultural and historical experiences, contributing to attracting a large number of tourists from both within and outside the province.
In particular, the Ok Om Bok Festival of the Khmer people has become a prominent highlight, contributing to the development of tourism, culture, and sports, while strengthening exchanges and links between Vinh Long and other localities in the region.
Through this series of events, local cultural values are celebrated, spreading the image of Vinh Long tourism as "Green-Clean-Safe-Friendly."
Tourism communication and promotion efforts continue to be innovated, improving the quality of content and images, and regularly updated on digital platforms, thereby effectively promoting the specialties, culture, and people of Vinh Long, attracting more and more tourists.
Tourism businesses are actively responding to the 2025 tourism stimulus program "Vietnam - Travel to Love," proactively developing many products, promotional programs, and entertainment activities to attract tourists.
Local authorities have implemented early preparations for tourism, ensuring a safe tourism environment and stable, high-quality services. Strict adherence to regulations regarding price listing, environmental hygiene, food safety, security, and road and waterway traffic safety has contributed to building a professional and friendly image for Vinh Long tourism.
Throughout the year, the province focused on effectively developing river tourism with numerous sightseeing routes on the Tien River, Mekong River, Thom River, and Long Ho River, connecting islets, eco-tourism destinations, traditional craft villages, and cultural heritage sites.
The province currently has 171 tourist boats that have been issued registration plates, meeting the regulations of the Tourism Law.
Many solutions for tourism development
According to Duong Hoang Sum, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vinh Long province, Vinh Long province aims to develop tourism into an important economic sector, striving to achieve a direct and indirect contribution of 6-7% of the province's GRDP by 2030 (currently around 4% of GRDP).
In 2026, the province aims to welcome approximately 9.84 million tourists, with estimated tourism revenue exceeding 9,365 billion VND.
To achieve this goal, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vinh Long province has proposed a solution to develop provincial tourism according to the motto "one route, three destinations"; in which each locality (Vinh Long, Tra Vinh, and the former Ben Tre) must develop and create a typical destination, based on the potential and unique advantages of each area.
Specifically, the Tra Vinh area focuses on developing into a green tourism city, promoting cultural tourism and traditional craft villages based on exploiting the traditional values of the Khmer ethnic group at the Tra Vinh Khmer Cultural and Tourism Village; developing coastal tourism associated with wind power projects, and attracting investment in the development of coastal mangrove forest ecotourism.
The Vinh Long area is attracting and completing investment projects including: the Mang Thit brick and pottery kiln complex; the Con Giong ecological tourism and resort project; the Mekong Delta agricultural museum project combined with agricultural experiential tourism and entertainment; the Cu Lao Dai ecological tourism project; and the Con Chim ecological urban area, commercial services, entertainment and tourism complex.
The Ben Tre area focuses on developing tourism associated with "Coconut Culture," continuing to improve transportation and ports; concentrating on exploiting and developing river tourism products, connecting inter-provincial and international routes.
This area focuses on attracting investment and developing key tourist zones and destinations: Mo Cay, Chau Thanh, Thanh Phu, Ben Tre ward, Giong Trom... to develop unique products such as riverine ecotourism, community tourism, cultural-historical tourism, and coastal resort tourism.
The province proactively coordinates with key tourism markets such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Can Tho to promote, market, and connect tourism routes and destinations, enhancing its ability to attract domestic and international tourists.
The province is determined to achieve the goal of building the tourism brand "Vinh Long - Land of Convergence," developing green and sustainable tourism, and preserving the distinctive cultural values of the Mekong Delta region.
Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/du-lich-vinh-long-but-pha-sau-sap-nhap-don-hon-93-trieu-luot-khach-post1083757.vnp
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