Tourists to Bac Lieu are twice as many as in Ca Mau province.
The official report of the Bac Lieu Provincial People's Committee shows that tourism in this province has made a great contribution to the economy. Specifically, total tourism revenue was VND4,200 billion, reaching 101.8% of the plan, up 12% over the same period; of which, total revenue from the restaurant - hotel sector reached VND1,615 billion. Tourists reached about 5,100,000 arrivals, up 19.7% over the same period; of which, the number of arrivals using accommodation services increased by 11.7%, international arrivals reached 112,000 arrivals, up 6.7% over the same period.
Meanwhile, in Ca Mau province in 2024, the total number of visitors to Ca Mau is 2,150,000, an increase of 3.5% over the same period; total revenue is estimated at 3,080 billion VND, an increase of 6% over the same period. This shows that the total number of tourists to Bac Lieu is double the number of tourists to Ca Mau province.
According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Bac Lieu province, the whole province has 420 accommodation establishments with about 4,500 rooms, including 160 tourist accommodation establishments including 03 3-star hotels, 08 2-star hotels, 21 1-star hotels and accommodation establishments that meet standards for serving tourists.
Effectively implement the Action Plan for Tourism in the province in 2024; in which, focus on exploiting 12 typical tourist destinations of the province recognized by the Mekong Delta Tourism Association as typical tourist destinations in the Mekong Delta region; maintain and promote the effective exploitation of tourism products visiting the Southern Amateur Music Art Memorial Site and musician Cao Van Lau in association with preserving and promoting the value of the intangible cultural heritage of Southern Amateur Music Art; promote the effective operation of 10 recognized craft villages to produce products typical of Bac Lieu; renovate and complete facilities and improve the service quality of the system of restaurants and food service establishments, ready to serve tourists.
Tourism is of special interest to the province.
Tourism infrastructure continues to receive investment attention and calls for investment; support and create favorable conditions for businesses and communities to develop tourism, especially green tourism, tourism associated with promoting the province's unique cultural values.
Tourism cooperation, promotion and advertising activities are effectively implemented through tourism promotion activities in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and 13 provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta region in 2024, key tourism markets of the country; participating in displaying and introducing culture, cuisine, people and tourism products at domestic and international tourism events.
Typical destinations such as: President Ho Chi Minh Temple (Chau Thoi Commune, Vinh Loi District); Ho Nam Eco-tourism Area; Southern Amateur Music Art Memorial Area and musician Cao Van Lau; Hung Vuong Square Area; Bac Lieu Prince's House Area; Artificial beach area in Nha Mat tourist area; Bac Lieu Restaurant - Hotel; Quan Am Buddha Temple Area; Bac Lieu Wind Power Plant; Xiem Can Pagoda Cultural and Historical Relic; Noc Nang Historical Relic; Cao Van Lau Theater have been effectively promoted.
In 2025, Bac Lieu province will strengthen the promotion, communication and advertising of Bac Lieu tourism domestically and internationally. Focus on completing and improving the quality of some tourist areas and spots; call for investment in tourism projects, especially priority projects calling for investment. Promote cooperation and linkage in tourism development between Ho Chi Minh City and 13 provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta region.
