Hoi An is crowded with tourists during Tet At Ty 2025

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In the first days of the new year of At Ty 2025, Hoi An ancient town became an attractive destination with the number of tourists increasing dramatically compared to the same period last year.

According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism (DCT) of Quang Nam, from December 26 to the second day of the Lunar New Year 2025, the total number of tourists to the province is estimated at 255,000, an increase of 78% over the same period in 2024.

Of which, international visitors are estimated at 115,000, up 84%, domestic visitors are estimated at 140,000, up 55% over the same period in 2024. Room occupancy rate is estimated at 60%.

Hoi An thu hut rat nhieu du khach quoc te va noi dia dip Tet. Anh: Hoang Bin
Hoi An attracts many international and domestic tourists during Tet. Photo: Hoang Bin

According to Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hong - Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Nam, this year the weather is sunny and favorable for sightseeing and walking activities.

“Thanks to favorable factors, Hoi An continues to affirm itself as an ideal destination for domestic and foreign tourists in the early days of spring.

Du khach ron rang, tap nap vui nhu tray hoi tai Dao Ky Uc Hoi An. Anh: DVCC
Tourists are bustling and joyful as if at a festival at Hoi An Memory Island at the beginning of the year of At Ty 2025. Photo: DVCC

“Roads such as Tran Phu, Chau Thuong Van, Bach Dang, Nguyen Thai Hoc are packed with locals and tourists. Many cultural and artistic activities such as lion and dragon parades, Bai Choi singing, and traditional music performances attract a lot of participants,” said Mr. Hong.

Ms. Maria Gonzalez, a tourist from Spain, shared: "I am very impressed with the typical scenery of Hoi An and the folk games during Tet. Tet here is very crowded, but also peaceful."

Bai choi Hoi An thu hut dong dao du khach dip Tet. Anh: Hoang Bin
Hoi An's Bai Choi attracts a large number of tourists during Tet. Photo: Hoang Bin

Mr. Tran Van Minh, a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City, said: "Hoi An always has a special attraction, especially during Tet. What I like most is walking under the rows of lanterns and enjoying the specialties."

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