On February 23, information from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Lang Son province said that during the 9-day Lunar New Year holiday of Binh Ngo 2026 (February 14-22), i.e. from December 27 to January 6, Lang Son is estimated to welcome 140,000 visitors, an increase of 50% compared to the same period in 2025.
According to statistics, out of the total number of visitors to the locality this time, there are about 12,000 international visitors and 128,000 domestic visitors. Total revenue from tourism activities is estimated at 150 billion VND.
The number of visitors increased sharply during the 9-day holiday, mainly concentrated from the 2nd to the 5th day of Tet.
Cultural and tourism activities organized before and during Tet are one of the factors attracting tourists.
On this occasion, the province opened the Lang Son Dao Flower Festival 2026, organized the "Peach Blossom Road" race and specialized exhibitions on cultural heritage of UNESCO Lang Son Global Geopark, and simultaneously opened spring festivals in many localities.
According to records from tourism business units, operations at accommodation establishments and attractions are maintained stably throughout the holidays. Many points are open throughout Tet, ensuring customer service.
Ms. Nguyen Thanh Huong, a tourist from Hanoi, said that her family chose Lang Son to travel in spring for 3 days of Tet.
The festival atmosphere is vibrant, with many experiential activities. Accommodation and dining services basically meet the needs," she said.
With 140,000 visitors and revenue of 150 billion VND in 9 days, Lang Son tourism recorded high growth compared to the same period, creating momentum for the first festival season of the year.
