On the morning of January 1st, the Management Board of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park (Quang Tri province) organized a ceremony to welcome the first visitors to visit the World Natural Heritage in the central area to welcome visitors to Phong Nha cave, Tien Son.
This is the opening of a series of events to celebrate the New Year 2026 according to the plan of the People's Committee of Quang Tri province, with the meaning of "landing" tourism, creating momentum for a year of breakthrough expectations for the heritage region.
The ceremony took place with a spring welcoming art program, highlighted by the spring opening drum festival combined with Lion - Lion - Dragon dance, creating a bustling atmosphere, sending a message of a prosperous and prosperous new year for the tourism industry.
The event was attended by leaders of the Management Board of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, representatives of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Tri, the Provincial Tourism Association, local authorities, tourism businesses and press agencies.
In particular, the ceremony welcomed the first 69 guests, including 39 international tourists from the US, Romania, India, Belgium, Monaco, Germany... and 30 domestic tourists from Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi City, Hue, Da Nang.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Pham Hong Thai - Director of the Management Board of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park said that the event not only has the spirit of the beginning of the year but also marks the beginning of a series of key tourism promotion and stimulus programs in 2026, affirming the determination to innovate, improve service quality and develop green and sustainable tourism.
Sharing his feelings when becoming one of the first guests, Mr. Imran Turk - a tourist from Dubai - said that he was really surprised and honored by the solemn and warm welcome of the Management Board of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park on New Year's Day.
According to Mr. Imran Turk, Phong Nha - Ke Bang is not only impressive by the majestic beauty of the cave system but also by the friendliness and hospitality of local people, making the trip a memorable experience.
Attending leaders presented flowers and souvenirs to welcome the "first visitors", sending a message of hospitality and expectations for a prosperous Phong Nha - Ke Bang tourism year.
On the first day of the year, tourists choose to participate in many typical tourist routes such as Phong Nha cave route - Chay River - Toi cave, 4,500m Phong Nha cave exploration route and popular Phong Nha cave and Tien Son tourist routes.
Stepping into 2026, Phong Nha - Ke Bang Tourism Center continues to implement the orientation of "tourism greening, personalizing experiences", putting more new products and services into operation, aiming to elevate the image of a safe, friendly and unique destination.
