Ninh Binh to host various activities for visitors during upcoming holidays

One of the events that residents and tourists are looking forward to will be the 10th anniversary of UNESCO recognition's Trang An Landscape Complex as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site.

A grand ceremony to mark this anniversary is scheduled to take place on April 26 evening.

On this occasion, tourists to Ninh Binh can attend the Trang An Festival, also held on April 26, during which they will have a chance to experience the local culture and river rituals.

Sports lovers can take part in the cycling for a green environment on April 27, and the "Dau an Di san 2024" (Heritage Imprint) Marathon on April 28 on the Trang An-Bai Dinh heritage route.

Those who love traditional arts will have opportunities to immerse themselves in water puppetry performances, folk songs, and a space to experience the culture of a typical village in the north in Hoa Lu ancient city.

Tran Thi Diep Anh from the Hoa Lu Old Quarter Management Board said that besides regular activities, a special art programme named "Ruc ro Hoa Lu" (Colourful Hoa Lu) will be held on April 30 evening, drawing the participation of more than 100 artists, including famous ones like singer My Tam.

It will be open for free to local residents and tourists who can also watch firework displays.

The provincial Department of Tourism has sent a document to the management boards of tourism sites and accommodation service establishments to increase the quality of services, take concerted measures to ensure safety for tourists such as guaranteeing conditions for tourism business; and strictly implementing conditions on fire and explosion prevention, environmental sanitation, and food hygiene and safety.

It is also necessary to publicise prices and avoid raising prices and enticing or forcing tourists to buy food, the department stressed.

The department will also coordinate with the Ninh Binh Tourism Association to mobilise and encourage local hotels to have policies to support service prices for delegations, people, and tourists on this occasion, thus contributing to promoting the image of the land and friendly and hospitable people of Ninh Binh to domestic and international friends. 

These activities will help stimulate tourism and promote Ninh Binh's beauty and people to domestic and international visitors, thereby creating a momentum for the tourism sector to fulfill its target of welcoming 7.5 million tourist arrivals in 2024.

Translated by Nguyen Thuy