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One of the key concerns raised by UNESCO during the nomination process was how Việt Nam would coordinate management and conservation across provinces.
Quảng Ninh, Hải Phòng strengthen governance of Hạ Long Bay – Cát Bà Archipelago heritage
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Quảng Ninh is looking to build partnerships to steer more Russian visitors to Hạ Long Bay and other local attractions. Beyond the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hạ Long Bay, the province holds diverse advantages in marine tourism, cultural attractions, luxury...
Quảng Ninh targets Russian travellers as arrivals surge
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A special event entitled 7 Wonders Day with a series of attractions and experiences for both residents and visitors will be held in Hạ Long City, Quảng Ninh Province, on July 7 to honour the elected New 7 Wonders of the World and...
7 Wonders Day to spotlight UNESCO heritage jewel Hạ Long Bay
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The Hạ Long Carnival also serves as the opening event for Quảng Ninh Culture, Sports and Tourism Week to welcome summer 2026, running from April 25 to May 3
Experience Hạ Long by night with carnival’s new route and interactive shows
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Covering a total area of 18,414 hectares, the conservation area includes 13,230 hectares of functional zones (strictly protected zone, ecological restoration zone, and service-administration zone) and 5,184 hectares of buffer zone.
Quảng Ninh establishes Cô Tô – Trần Island marine conservation area
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The 2025 Hạ Long Heritage International Marathon marked ten years of excellence, concluding on Sunday with breathtaking performances and inspiring stories from athletes across the world.
Hạ Long Heritage International Marathon unites global runners in record-breaking moments
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The Hạ Long Bay Heritage International Marathon 2025 kicked off with a vibrant opening ceremony on Saturday afternoon in Quảng Ninh Province. This landmark event celebrates a historic achievement: Việt Nam''s first internationally recognised running course adhering to global standards.
Opening of Hạ Long Bay Heritage International Marathon: A decade of elevating Việt Nam's marathon scene
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It is expected that during the 2025–2026 cruise season from October 2025 to April 2026, there will be nine trips on the Beihai – Hạ Long route bringing visitors to Quảng Ninh.
Quảng Ninh welcomes first ship on Beihai – Hạ Long route in cruise tourism season
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Notably, the event will welcome South Korean athletics legend Lee Bong-ju, who won the silver medal in the marathon category at the 1996 Olympics, along with about 1,500 tourists and businesspeople from South Korea.
Hạ Long marathon receives prestigious athletics standard
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Central to the plan is the transformation of Hạ Long Bay into a “sleepless tourism hub”, a night-time economy that could cement Quảng Ninh’s status as “northern Việt Nam’s biggest tourism epicenter” in a new growth phase.
Quảng Ninh’s ambitious bid to reimagine Hạ Long Bay as a year-round haven
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According to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Quảng Ninh welcomed an average of 7,000–8,000 visitors daily in early August.
Tourists return to Quảng Ninh following natural disaster
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Protecting and promoting World Heritage is not only the responsibility of a single sector or locality, but of the entire region, the nation, and the current and future generations.
World heritage sites offer big opportunities for Quảng Ninh’s development: official
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The programme featured a range of activities, including group practice sessions of the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), Vietnamese–Indian cultural performances, a commemorative flag handover ceremony for clubs, and a beach clean-up to help protect the marine environment.
International Day Yoga held in Quảng Ninh Province
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Local authorities have implemented a range of coordinated measures to boost tourism and service sectors, focusing on efforts to draw more visitors, especially international cruise tourists, and diversifying services and tour routes to Bái Tử Long Bay.
Quảng Ninh boosts summer tourism with various activities
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The final edition of the exciting Hạ Long Carnaval officially started on May 1 in Hạ Long City, Quảng Ninh Province.
Hạ Long Carnaval opens for the last time
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