The number of visitors using the cable car to Cat Ba has increased dramatically.

Tourists lined up in long queues to board the cable car across the sea in Cat Ba on May 31st.

According to statistics from the investor, Cat Ba Sun Company Limited, on May 31st, more than 4,300 visitors used the Cat Hai - Phu Long cable car route, a 352% increase compared to the same day last year.

Since the 50% ticket price reduction on May 27th, the Cat Ba sea-crossing cable car has welcomed over 1,000 visitors daily, resulting in a 97% increase in visitor numbers in May compared to the same period in 2023.

The tour operator stated that after the price reduction announcement, many travel agencies organized tours to Cat Ba Island, offering complimentary cable car tickets instead of ferry tickets as before, and providing free shuttle services at both ends of the station. It is expected that the number of cable car passengers will remain stable at this level during the upcoming peak tourist months.

Solo travelers or those in small groups also choose to experience the cable car instead of waiting for the ferry. "The journey from Cat Hai to Cat Ba only takes 8 minutes, much faster than taking the ferry. Taking a taxi to the island center only costs an extra 13,000 VND," said Tran Anh Dung, a tourist from Hai Phong .

Many tourists have chosen to use the cable car in recent days, which has eased the burden on the Dong Bai - Cai Vieng ferry route.

In May, Cat Ba Island welcomed 285,000 visitors, including 111,990 international tourists, an increase of over 225% compared to the same period last year. Revenue from tourism activities is estimated at over 260 billion VND.

TH (according to VnExpress)

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