Exciting series of cultural and sports events
In the field of sports, in 2025, Quang Ninh will make its mark with many major running competitions that harmoniously combine physical activities and heritage promotion. Ultra Trail Yen Tu 2025 with the theme "Discovering Heritage - Spreading the Essence", taking place on September 6 at the Yen Tu National Monument Complex, attracted a large number of domestic and foreign athletes to participate in distances of 5 km, 15 km, 25 km and 50 km. The routes through forests, across streams, and passing through many relic sites not only challenge physical strength but also bring a journey of immersing oneself in nature - culture - history, contributing to expanding green, sustainable tourism and enhancing the value of Yen Tu as a multi-experience destination.
Following the vibrant atmosphere at Yen Tu, Yen Tu Heritage Marathon 2025 (Heritage - Touching the Heritage) was held on November 15-16, attracting more than 3,000 domestic and international athletes with distances of 5 km, 10 km, 21 km and 42 km. This year's race gathered runners from 11 countries: the United States, England, Germany, Canada, the Philippines, South Africa, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan... creating a vibrant cultural exchange picture. The running routes took athletes through the most beautiful landscapes, from Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Monastery, Cam Thuc Pagoda to Suoi Tam Pagoda... in the middle of the blooming yellow bell flower season.
The above activities have contributed to strongly promoting to domestic and international tourists the outstanding global values of the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac Monuments and Landscape Complex, which has just been recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. At the same time, this is a practical activity in the tourism stimulus program, creating new sports tourism products in the local cultural industry development roadmap, spreading the spirit of physical training following Uncle Ho's example, building sports training habits, contributing to improving people's health and spiritual life.
Not only in the heritage area, the sports atmosphere also spreads to all localities in the province. In Ha Long ward, VnExpress Marathon Ha Long 2025 attracted more than 10,000 domestic and foreign runners to participate in the coastal route running along Tran Quoc Nghien, Bai Tho bridge, Bai Chay bridge, Sun square and many prominent locations, bringing a unique experience, both competing and sightseeing and relaxing. The tournament not only attracts athletes but also creates conditions for tourism and service development, contributing to promoting local tourism.
The highlight of the season is the Halong Bay Heritage Marathon 2025, taking place on November 23, with nearly 15,000 athletes, including more than 3,200 international athletes from 70 countries. The tournament was professionally organized, meeting World Athletics Label Race standards, affirming the quality and reputation of Quang Ninh on the international marathon map. The beautiful running route, favorable weather and professional service helped all athletes complete their distance, while enhancing the image of Quang Ninh as an international sports and tourism destination.
Or in Quang Yen ward on the morning of December 7, the third "Amata Run - Bach Dang Heritage Road 2025" race was held, attracting more than 1,900 athletes to participate, becoming an annual meeting place for the running community in Quang Ninh and many localities across the country. Amata Run - Bach Dang Heritage Road impressed by the route associated with the cultural and historical depth of Quang Yen land: from Bach Dang National Historical Site, Tran Hung Dao Temple, Vua Ba Temple, Ben Do Rung, Bai Coc Bach Dang to two ancient lim trees over 700 years old and the landmarks Ben Rung, Cho Rung...
In addition to the running races, Quang Ninh continues to be a destination that attracts many sports and community movements, contributing to diversifying physical training activities combined with promoting the image of a dynamic and unique locality. From September 19-21, the first National Vietnamese Young Entrepreneurs Pickleball Tournament was held in Bai Chay ward, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign entrepreneurs, creating a space for exchange and connection of the business community, while demonstrating the spirit of integration and modernity of Quang Ninh.
In the highlands, from December 3-7, the 2025 Quang Ninh Province Ethnic Minority Women's Football Tournament - VTV5 Cup Gathering 8 football teams from the Northeastern provinces, competing in traditional costumes of the San Chi, Dao Thanh Y, San Diu and Tay ethnic groups. The tournament not only promotes the women's sports movement but also vividly introduces the cultural identity and tourism potential of Binh Lieu, creating a harmonious combination of sports, culture and border landscape.
Mr. Hoang Huy Trong, Vice Chairman of Binh Lieu Commune People's Committee, emphasized: The tournament not only creates a healthy playground for women but also spreads the spirit of solidarity, promotes gender equality and contributes to promoting the tourism image of Binh Lieu in particular and Quang Ninh in general.
In the field of culture and tourism, Quang Ninh continues to be the destination of many important events, creating a wide spread. A typical example is the first Vietnam Travel Festival, which took place on November 21 in Quang Ninh, attracting more than 520 domestic and foreign travel agencies. The event created opportunities for connection and cooperation between tourism businesses, while promoting Quang Ninh's unique products to the international market. In addition, the province also hosts many major events such as Art for Climate Festival 2025 (June 2025); Quang Ninh Culinary Festival 2025 (October 30 - November 2, 2025); Dragon boat racing festival "Dragon Bay over the waves";...
In particular, this December, Quang Ninh continues to organize many large-scale cultural and tourism events such as the 717th anniversary of the death of King Tran Nhan Tong and the ceremony to receive the certificate of recognition of the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son - Kiep Bac complex as a World Heritage Site on December 19; along with the Countdown 2026 Art Program on the evening of December 31 at October 30 Square, expected to attract tens of thousands of delegates, tourists and people, contributing to enriching cultural experiences, introducing history, art and local identity.
Many new tourism products contribute to realizing growth targets.
In addition to sports and daytime tourism, in 2025, Quang Ninh will also invest heavily in night tourism. Since July, Quang Ninh has launched a regular high-altitude fireworks program every weekend at Sun Carnival Square and Ha Long International Passenger Port, with thousands of low-altitude and high-altitude fireworks lighting up the bay at night. Along with that is the Haloby Show water music performance, applying modern 3D light - laser - mapping technology, creating a new entertainment highlight for tourists when coming to Ha Long in the evening. At the same time, the Ha Long 2025 and "Quang Ninh - Heroic Mining Land" concerts also contribute to extending the length of stay, increasing spending and enriching the ecosystem of night tourism products in Quang Ninh.
It can be said that the success of the 2025 event series cannot be separated from the province's professional organizing capacity. With a synchronous transportation system, accommodation facilities and diverse tourism products, Quang Ninh can accommodate a large number of visitors and serve international events. The fields, running routes, security, rescue and communication work are all operated systematically, creating a strong impression on athletes and tourists. This is the factor that helps the province continue to be the priority choice for major events at home and abroad.
According to Mr. Nguyen Viet Dung, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Ninh, over the years the province has always identified culture, sports and tourism as important pillars in the strategy of human development and building a civilized, dynamic and internationally integrated living environment. In recent times, Quang Ninh has also continuously improved infrastructure, improved service quality and ensured the best conditions for cultural, sports and tourism events to take place safely, professionally and richly in experience. He hopes that each athlete, artist and tourist coming to Quang Ninh will become an "ambassador" spreading the image of a friendly, modern and unique destination to the community and the world.
In 2025, Quang Ninh province aims to welcome 20 million visitors, of which international visitors will reach about 4.5 million. A series of cultural, sports, tourism and entertainment events throughout the year is an important factor in helping the province realize this goal, while affirming Quang Ninh as the leading event center, tourism and entertainment destination in Vietnam.
The year 2025 will end with a dynamic, integrated and unique Quang Ninh. Tourists will come not only to visit Ha Long Bay or Yen Tu, but also to experience international races, new sports, cultural festivals, art programs and night entertainment. The harmonious combination of nature, infrastructure and professional organization has created a unique attraction, affirming the position of Quang Ninh tourism.
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