As of February 19 (ie, the 3rd day of Lunar New Year), Lao Cai province is estimated to welcome 250,000 visitors, of which international visitors are estimated to welcome 23,000.
In which, the number of tourists to key tourist localities such as Sa Pa ward is estimated to receive about 71,600 visitors, accounting for a large proportion of the total number of tourists in the whole province. Domestic tourists are estimated to receive 58,000 visitors, and international tourists are estimated to receive 13,000 visitors.
Some other localities such as Lao Cai ward, Mu Cang Chai commune, Dong Cuong commune, Tu Le commune also attract a large number of tourists to visit and travel.
Room occupancy rate across the province reached about 70-80%, Sa Pa ward alone reached nearly 90-95%, Mu Cang Chai commune reached 80-85%, Tu Le commune reached 80-85%.
Tourism activities in Lao Cai province during the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year are vibrant and stable, the number of tourists is maintained at a high level and mainly concentrated in key tourist areas and attractions of the province.
Localities in the province have proactively maintained unique activities, rich and diverse festival and cultural programs, imbued with national identity, creating a joyful and exciting atmosphere for people and tourists.
Prominent are events in Sa Pa, Bac Ha, Mu Cang Chai and many other localities, contributing to promoting the image of safe, friendly, and attractive destinations.
