Ms. Anna - a Russian tourist shared: "I chose Phu Quoc as a destination at the beginning of the year because I have seen many places here on information sites. Here the beaches are really beautiful, the nightlife entertainment is amazing and especially the food has many diverse choices.
The people here are also very wonderful, everyone says hello to us. This time is also right on Vietnamese Tet holiday, so it's more crowded, we see people decorating with many flowers, very beautiful.
Meanwhile, Dipti Goyal - an Indian tourist - said: "I find Phu Quoc very impressive, beautiful and friendly. The Tet atmosphere here is really bustling, the streets are dyed red, everyone is bustling with beautiful clothes and of course there are also fireworks shows, wonderful. In addition, we also participate in Tet experience activities of Vietnamese people, which is very impressive.
Recording the South Island area, Sun World Hon Thom unit said that the number of visitors increased by 22% compared to the same period last year. Amusement parks, water parks and beaches in Hon Thom are always crowded from morning to afternoon, especially families and international tourists traveling on tours.
The high-class accommodation block in Nam Dao also recorded impressive room occupancy. Many 4-5 star resorts reached over 90% occupancy during peak days, especially New Year's Eve and the 1st day of Tet were almost fully booked.
Many tourists choose to welcome the New Year's Eve moment right at coastal restaurants, watching fireworks with relatives and friends.
In the North Island area, tourists flock to attractions, experiencing the Vietnamese Tet space with transformations and performances. Amidst international resort standards, Phu Quoc United Center still preserves and fully honors the soul of Vietnamese Tet by recreating traditional cultural values in a sophisticated, solemn and very emotional experience language.
The special point lies in the fact that Vietnamese Tet is not only performed but also becomes New Year's rituals with the meaning of opening fortune. In the Tinh Hoa Vietnam space, Ban Soc Ceremony - the New Year's calendar distribution ritual of the Nguyen Dynasty - is elaborately restored, opening up the solemn atmosphere of the beginning moment. The sound of gongs and drums, ao dai, ancient costumes and the ritual of receiving the Royal Calendar create sacred moments, helping visitors feel traditional Tet with rare cultural depth.
The experience continuity continues with art programs leading audiences to travel across Vietnam in a seamless journey, highlighted by the magnificent Spring Opening Festival Drum and Mai Hoa Thung Lion Dance on a high pillar system - both eye-catching and symbolizing wealth, fortune, and good luck.
Ms. Kim Ji Won - a Korean tourist - excitedly shared: "We just thought about traveling, but unexpectedly during Tet and participating in Tet welcoming activities with Vietnamese friends, participating in many folk games, very impressive traditional shows. These are new experiences added during the trip besides the beautiful scenery on this island.
In addition to the traditional atmosphere, this place also reflects the spirit of a modern and multicultural spring through colorful art programs. Loto Show - a typical folk entertainment form in the South and Mekong Delta, combining loto games with singing and humorous exchange - brings a bustling, close atmosphere, true to the "Happy Tet" style. Drag Queen Show with vibrant international colors, fashionable and personality, contributing to enriching festival experiences and creating a youthful rhythm of life in the spring of Pearl Island.
For Vietnamese tourists, it is a return to familiar Tet values in a neat and classy space. For international tourists, it is an opportunity to immerse themselves in Vietnamese Tet in a lively way - with real experiences, real feelings.
According to the An Giang Provincial Department of Tourism, Phu Quoc special zone alone on February 19th (the 3rd day of Tet) is estimated to welcome more than 47,000 visitors (up 33.7% compared to the same period). Accumulated from February 14th to February 19th (December 27th to the 3rd day of Tet), Phu Quoc is estimated to welcome more than 216,000 visitors for sightseeing and tourism (up 24.9% compared to the same period), including more than 63,000 international visitors (up 26.6% compared to the same period).
