Ha Giang reduces hotel prices by 30% to attract tourists back.

The road from Ma Pi Leng Pass down to Nho Que River

"Hotels will offer discounts of 10-30% from now until the end of the peak season," said Lai Quoc Tinh, Chairman of the Ha Giang Tourism Association, at a Ha Giang tourism promotion event in Hanoi on October 14th. Mr. Tinh stated that guesthouses and hotels in the area were unaffected by the storms and floods and are in the best condition to serve tourists.

Since the beginning of October, tourism and travel businesses have been conducting famtrips to Ha Giang for survey purposes. The local authorities have also begun planting additional buckwheat flowers for three new seasons. Tourist attractions, historical sites, and scenic spots continue to be renovated and improved.

Currently, Ha Giang has three distinct tourism zones: the western zone encompassing Hoang Su Phi, Xin Man, and Quang Binh districts, featuring the national-level scenic terraced rice fields; the northern zone, including the UNESCO Global Geopark Dong Van Karst Plateau, encompassing Dong Van, Yen Minh, Meo Vac, and Quan Ba; and the spiritual tourism zone of Vi Xuyen, with its sacred pagoda, home to three national treasures, and a cemetery where fallen soldiers are laid to rest.

As one of the popular tourist destinations in the northern mountainous region, Ha Giang was heavily affected by extreme weather and Typhoon No. 3 ( Yagi ) in August and September.

Ha Giang is experiencing its peak tourist season, but it's "unprecedentedly quiet" since the Covid-19 pandemic. Many tourists have canceled tours, some restaurants have temporarily closed, and revenue has plummeted. Currently, most tourists visiting the province are foreigners, while domestic tourists remain hesitant.

The tourism sector in Ha Giang affirms that there are no longer any restrictions on tourists visiting the province, and visitors are guaranteed all safety conditions. National Highway 2 has been open to traffic for two weeks, tourist boats on the Nho Que River have resumed operation, and traffic on the Ma Pi Leng Pass is no longer difficult.

"All roads have been cleared, there is no longer a risk of landslides, and all conditions for tourism are ensured to be safe," affirmed Nguyen Hong Hai, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ha Giang.

Alongside ensuring safety in travel and accommodation, Ha Giang is implementing several measures to stimulate demand. In addition to improving service quality, Ha Giang is adding many new products and offering hotel discounts.

Ha Giang is renowned as a destination for its natural beauty and culture, attracting numerous domestic and international tourists. Visitors to this northernmost province of Vietnam can choose from various times of the year, such as January to March for pear, plum, and peach blossoms; April to May for kapok and rhododendron blossoms; June to July for spiritual tourism and visits to former battlefields; August to September for the rice harvest; and October to December for buckwheat flowers. Furthermore, Ha Giang is also a destination for many festivals.

In 2023, Ha Giang welcomed over 3 million tourists, generating nearly 7.1 trillion VND in revenue and contributing 10% directly to the province's GDP. However, in August and September, due to the impact of floods and the remnants of Typhoon No. 3, tourism activities were affected, and the revenue of some hotels and restaurants in the province decreased by 80% compared to the same period.

TB (according to VnExpress)

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