Lang Son makes a breakthrough in tourism development.

On the afternoon of December 18th, at the conference summarizing the work of 2025 and implementing key tasks for 2026, the Director of the Department of Culture , Sports and Tourism of Lang Son province, Nguyen Dang An, stated that in 2025, more than 4.4 million tourists visited Lang Son, an increase of 5.3% compared to 2024; of which, international tourists reached 305,000, an increase of 114% compared to the same period. Total revenue from tourism is estimated to reach over 4,500 billion VND.

Over the past year, the Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has advised the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial People's Council, and the Provincial People's Committee on the development and promulgation of many mechanisms and policies to support and develop tourism, especially the issuance of the Resolution on the construction and development of the UNESCO Lang Son Global Geopark, giai đoạn 2025-2030. This Resolution creates a legal framework for sustainable tourism development...

Nguyen Dang An, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Lang Son province, provided information on the province's cultural and tourism development strategy for the coming period.

Photo: Tuan Anh - VNA

Nguyen Dang An, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Lang Son province, provided information on the province's cultural and tourism development strategy for the coming period.

The Department, in coordination with relevant agencies, localities, and units, has developed new tourism products such as: a 2-day, 1-night tour program for visitors using travel permits; launching the "Every Lang Son citizen is a tourism ambassador" campaign; and applying AI camera technology to monitor visitors at tourist destinations. Tourism development linkages with Ho Chi Minh City and other provinces continue to be maintained and effectively promoted, expanding the development space for tourism in Lang Son...

Groups and individuals received Certificates of Commendation from the Chairman of the People's Committee of Lang Son province for outstanding achievements in 2025.

Photo: Tuan Anh - VNA

By 2026, Lang Son province aims to attract 4.7 million tourists. Total tourism revenue is projected to reach approximately 4,900 billion VND. To achieve this goal, the province will focus on developing tourism infrastructure; creating unique tourism products and destinations; and maintaining and developing ecotourism, cultural and historical tourism, and community-based tourism.

Lang Son also focuses on developing its night-time economy to stimulate consumption and extend the length of stay for tourists. The province collaborates with northern provinces and Ho Chi Minh City to develop tourism tours and routes, aiming for sustainable tourism development.

According to Lang Son Newspaper

Source: https://sovhtt.langson.gov.vn/tin-tuc-su-kien/linh-vuc-du-lich/lang-son-but-pha-phat-trien-du-lich.html