One of the unique highlights of the series of activities on September 2 is the Po Hen market taking place from August 31, in Hai Son commune , Mong Cai city.
Mr. Ninh Van Sang - Chairman of Hai Son Commune People's Committee - said: "The Po Hen market is held on August 31 (Saturday) - a very meaningful time, celebrating the 79th anniversary of the successful August Revolution and the National Day. (2.9); at the same time, on the occasion of Po Hen village (Vietnam) and Than San village (China) held a summary of 10 years of signing the two copies.
The Commune People's Committee has developed a specific and detailed market implementation plan, which strengthens propaganda and promotion work, inviting people inside and outside the area to register to bring products, products and cuisines. Local specialties are for sale. Up to now, many people have registered for agricultural and culinary products.
Also at this market, there will be an art and folk dance program performed by the people of Po Hen village (Vietnam) and the people of Than San village (China).
Along with the Po Hen market, the border city also plans to host many cultural and sports activities and events to meet the entertainment needs of tourists.
Mr. Dinh Nghia Binh - Deputy Head of the Culture and Information Department of Mong Cai City - said: "During the holiday season of September 2, 2024, not only will there be the Po Hen market, the city will also organize an art program on Tran walking street." Phu; Operate electric car services to serve tourists experiencing City tours at tourist destinations in the area."
In addition, there are also specific and unique products, giving visitors impressive experiences, such as: Tour "Journey to discover the homeland's islands and seas" (homestay vacation, cycling to watch the sunrise, sunset, etc.) kiss on Vinh Thuc Island); Tour "Border tourism (visit Dongxing City - China); experiential cultural tourism products; Vietnamese - Chinese culinary products...
To serve tourist activities, the city has announced a list of tourism service establishments in the area; The authorities are always ready to support and promptly handle situations that arise for tourists. During the September 2 holiday, it is forecast that domestic tourists to Mong Cai city will reach over 100,000 people.
In addition, the city maintains 20 hotline numbers to promptly handle and support tourists. At the same time, the city's interdisciplinary inspection team will inspect and strictly handle cases of violation of regulations on tourism services and loss of tourism image...
In August 2024, the total number of tourists coming to Mong Cai is estimated to reach over 310,000 people, an increase of over 20% over the same period. Accumulated in the first 8 months of 2024, the total number of tourists to Mong Cai is estimated to reach over 2.7 million people, an increase of over 60% over the same period; State budget contributions for tourism services are estimated at over 160 billion VND, an increase of over 110% over the same period.
