Vietnam records surging number of international arrivals during CNY holidays

Chairman of Quang Ninh Province People's Committee Cao Tuong Huy personally offering flowers and lucky money to the tourists. — VNA/VNS

HANOI: Vietnam recorded a surging number of international arrivals during the Chinese New Year holiday, local media reported Thursday, citing the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.

Central city of Danang welcomed nearly 177,000 foreign arrivals in seven days of the holiday from Feb 8 to 14, while capital city Hanoi welcomed nearly 103,000 arrivals, an increase of 2.2 times compared to the Chinese New Year holiday in 2023.