According to statistics, from April 30 to May 4, the total number of tourists to Lao Cai is estimated at 265,000, an increase of 3% over the same period in 2024, of which domestic tourists are 242,000 and international tourists are 23,000, reaching 48% of the 2025 plan.
The number of tourists to localities and key tourist areas: Sa Pa town welcomed about 152,000; Lao Cai city welcomed about 67,000; Bac Ha district welcomed about 29,000; Bao Yen district welcomed about 38,000; Bat Xat district welcomed about 8,800; other localities welcomed 10,000.
Total revenue from tourism will reach about 905 billion VND, an increase of 6% over the 2024 holiday season.
During the 5 days off, guests stay mainly on the evenings from January 1 to May 3, the average room occupancy rate of the province is estimated at about 60 - 65% (in Sa Pa alone, the rate of bookings is mainly concentrated in the 3 - 5 star hotel subdivision, the occupancy reaches about 95%).
According to the assessment of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Lao Cai province, during the holidays, tourism, cultural and sports activities in the area are carefully organized, ensuring safety for people and tourists; there is no overload at tourist areas and destinations.
room prices and basic services are kept stable; no reflection is recorded regarding price increases and service price pressure.
